rardsbPolice will be involved, as indicated by the police/school protocol, and the student will be immediately suspended and proceed to an expulsion hearing for the following:

  • possession of a weapon, including, but not limited to firearms;
  • trafficking in drugs or weapons; use of a weapon to cause bodily harm, or to threaton serious harm;
  • sexual assault;
  • robbery;
  • providing alcohol to minors.
  • Immediate Suspensions will be the minimum penalty faced by a student for:

  • uttering a threat to inflict serious bodily harm;
  • possession of illegal drugs;
  • acts of vandalism causing extensive damage to school property or property located on school premises.

In these instances, police will be involved, as required, and conditions to return to school will be specified in accordance with school board policies.

A Student will be immediately suspended for:

  • swearing at a teacher, or other person in authority;
  • being in possession of alcohol;
  • being under the influence of alcohol.