Eighteen 18-year-olds or other independent scholars, or a minor scholar’s Parent(s)/Guardian(s), have the right to appeal certain suspension and expulsion decisions:
- Out-of-School/Program Suspension, 1-5 School Days: Decision of the Principal (or designee) is final and may not be appealed.
- Out-of-School/Program Suspension, 6-10 School Days: Decision may be appealed. The aggrieved scholar or Parent(s)/Guardian(s) may request an administrative review of the suspension. The request must be made within three (3) school days of the decision and is to be directed to the appropriate administrator, as follows:
- To the Principal for the suspension decision of an Assistant Principal or Dean of Scholar Accountability
- To the Supervisor of Community & Student Services for the suspension
- Out-of-School/Program Suspension/Expulsion, more than 10 School Days: Decisions of the Hearing Officer may be appealed if the suspension or expulsion is ninety (90) days or more. Appeal rights will be described in writing when a long-term suspension or expulsion on ninety (90) days or more is issued.
Also see Due Process and Due Process Rights.