Legal

Code of Conduct/Quick Reference

Detention

For minor infractions of the Student Code of Conduct or other policies or regulations, teachers or administrators may detain students after school hours. Before assigning one to detention the teacher or administrator shall inform the student of the conduct that allegedly constitutes a rules violation and the student shall be given an opportunity to explain his or her version of the incident.

When detention is used, notice shall first be given to the student's parent or guardian to inform them of the reasons for detention and to permit arrangements for necessary transportation of the student. Except in the case of a student who is 18 years of age, or older, detention shall not begin until after the parent has been notified. If the student is a minor the parent or guardian will be required to provide necessary transportation when a student has been assigned to detention.