The teachers at Boaz Middle School expressed their concern about the academic instruction provided through In School Suspension. Many times these are students who struggle with reading. They have a difficult time in some or all of their content classes. Sometimes these students are absent too often. So many variables seem to work against them that when they receive suspension outside the school their academic problems are intensified. Many of these students need explicit instruction and monitoring closely understanding. Some are lost when they return for they cannot make up lessons missed. So often teachers send practice work to alternative school because some cannot understand the class work on their own.

The faculty at Boaz Middle School discussed solutions to this problem that would be in the best interests of the students. The plan developed strives to solve the problem and enhances the learning, achievement and success of these students.

Following are the main components of this afternoon school suspension program:

• Program days are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
   

• Hours will be from 3:00 -5:00 PM.
   

• Instruction will be provided in math and/or reading as supplemental work or remediation according to individual student need.
   

• Certified teachers monitor the On School Campus Alternative remediation and provide instruction and guidance that will target comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, writing and math.
   

•  Students will sign in and parents are required to sign students out.
   

• Parents must provide transportation home.
   

• Students who commit serious offenses may still be assigned to Alternative School.

The goal of this program is to deter future problems for suspended students by providing the support and encouragement needed for their educational success.

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