Suspension

Parents may be asked to pick up a child before the usual dismissal time only when all measures to control or correct dangerous or extremely disruptive behavior have failed.  Children will never be suspended as a punishment, to circumvent referral requirements or in violation of the ADA.  The child will be supervised by a teacher qualified member in an area of the classroom apart from the other children.  An age appropriate explanation will be given to the child prior to dismissal.

Termination

Reasons

• The health and safety of the child at the school cannot be assured.
• The child's developmental needs are not being met at the school.
• The health and safety of other students cannot be assured.

Procedure

• A conference with the parents will be requested.
• Parents will be informed verbally and provided with a written description of the reasons for termination.
• A copy of the letter will be kept in the child's record
• The parents will be informed of the availability of information and referral for other services through Child Care Connection, 100 Grove Street, Suite 102, Worcester, MA  01608 - (800) 278-1503.
• The Head Teacher will prepare the child for termination in a manner consistent with the child's ability to understand.