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Handbook - Midlothian ISD

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Before and After School Teacher-Assigned DetentionStudents may be assigned before or after school detention for an infraction of schoolrules. Students requested to report to detention will be given one day’s prior notice sothey may arrange transportation. Parents are responsible for providing transportationwhen students are assigned to detention. Students must bring schoolwork to detentionand must study the entire period. Students will not be allowed to leave detention for anyreason. Students will not be allowed to talk during the detention period. Any studentbreaking rules during this time will be required to spend an extra day in detention.Detention may be assigned for the following reasons:• General misbehavior• Breaking school or class rulesDetention Hall (D-Hall)D-Hall is a one - hour detention/study hall that is held on Wednesday afternoons from4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Thursday mornings from 7:35 a.m. until 8:35 a.m.An administrator may assign a D-Hall for the following reasons:• Skipping a teacher-assigned detention• Failing to suit out in physical education classes• Other minor disruptionsIn School Suspension (ISS)Students are assigned to In-School Suspension in order to immediately remove them fromthe general population as a result of disruptive behavior. ISS assignments can range fromone period to five days, for more serious or repeated violations of the Student Code ofConduct. Students are usually assigned to ISS for two or more days. ISS meets duringthe regular school hours and students are segregated from the rest of the student bodywhile assigned. Students who have free periods or classes in the Waxahachie Coop arenot required to be in ISS during those periods. Students receive their regular assignmentswhile in ISS which are graded at 100%.After School Student Intervention and Support Techniques (ASSIST)The ASSIST program is designed to address specific discipline concerns withconsequences assigned to students outside the school day so instructional time is not lost.ASSIST will be held on each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school from 4:00-7:00 pm.Students assigned to ASSIST will be given at least one-day advance notice from theschool administration. This is to ensure parents are contacted about the assignment and- 49 -

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