Why Were The Students Suspended In Goss Vs Lopez? Background. Nine students, including a student named Dwight Lopez, were suspended from Central High School (Columbus, Ohio) for 10 days for destroying school property and disrupting the learning environment. What was the issue in Goss vs Lopez? Goss v. Lopez, case in which the U.S. Supreme
Can I Refuse Detention? Parents do not have the authority to simply override or exempt their child from the school’s disciplinary processes. If there is a problem with a particular disciplinary action, such as detention scheduled to be served at a time that creates a… Can a parent say no to after school detention? Parents
Is Detention Effective In Disciplining Students? Despite its popularity, very little research has been conducted on its effective- ness. What little research there is suggests that detention, particularly lunch detention, can be effective for some students; especially those who are not likely to repeatedly break school rules. Is school detention a waste of time? Comparable
How Does Detention Work In School? Typically, detentions are served after school. Instead of going home at the end of the day, the student reports to a designated classroom where he or she must sit in a desk for an amount of time generally rang- ing from 10 minutes to two hours, with an hour
Can Parents Say No Detention? Can parents say no detention? As a parent, you may be wondering whether it is within your rights to say no to your child’s detention. Of course, schools have the legal right to issue detention, but do you have the right to refuse? Parents can refuse detentions. What happens if
Does Detention Count As Disciplinary Action? Does detention count as disciplinary action? While we may not like to admit that we’ve gotten a detention, most students have experienced some sort of minor disciplinary action in high school. For the most part, detention is a punishment for students who commit minor problems, and school reserve more
Does Detention Do Any Good In School? Does detention do any good in school? Detention can be viewed as an opportunity to provide educational supports (such as homework completion time, tutoring, etc.). Students who receive detention have been shown to have lower academic achievement (Infantino & Little, 2005). Does school detention do any good in