What to Do if Your Child Has Been Expelled: St. Joseph's High School
Summary: If your child is facing discipline, suspension, or expulsion from St. Joseph's High School, and/or you have any questions regarding discipline, suspension, or expulsion procedures at St. Joseph's High School, it may be beneficial to speak to an attorney. The attorneys at Maya Murphy, P.C. have extensive experience handling Connecticut education law matters, including school discipline, suspension, expulsion, and readmission, and are well-equipped to assist you in these proceedings.
Student Accountability at St. Joseph's High School
"The St. Joseph High School motto “Privilege and Responsibility” is the guiding principle behind the school’s code of conduct. All students are expected to be honest, respectful, and cooperative with all members of the faculty and staff.
The following guidelines for student behavior are intended to protect the integrity of both the students and the school so as to create an environment most conducive to achieving the school’s mission statement."
- Office Referral
- Detentions
- Suspensions
- Probation
- Accountability Board
- Confidentiality
- Expulsion
- Law Enforcement
- Non-Discrimination/Sexual Harassment
- Harassment/Bullying/Hazing/Initiations
- Tobacco Use
- Gambling
- Alcohol & Drug Policy
- Searches
- Weapons
Read more about student discipline at St. Joseph's High School in the student handbook here: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1691505423/stjoseph/gvjjtjaanlyl4wrt8qce/ParentStudentHandbook2023-24.pdf
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If your child is facing suspension, discipline or expulsion from a private or public school in Connecticut, your child has rights. You should protect those rights by hiring an experienced education law attorney. Often, but not always, disciplinary charges may be accompanied by an arrest or criminal investigation. The sooner you hire a lawyer, the better off your child will be in terms of ensuring the protection of rights, and the ultimate outcome. Your child will achieve the best outcome with an experienced Connecticut Expulsion Attorney, who can try to reduce the expulsion to a stipulated agreement or dismissal of charges altogether. The experienced Connecticut Expulsion Law attorneys at Maya Murphy, P.C. can help you and your child navigate the difficult and emotional process of an expulsion proceeding.
When a child violates a school policy - even if off school grounds - the violation can sometimes rise to the level of an expulsion from private or public school. An expulsion can negatively impact a child’s educational and emotional success. It can also sometimes affect college admissions if not handled by an experienced Connecticut Education lawyer familiar with handling expulsions and suspensions.
At Maya Murphy, P.C. we only represent students and families, we never represent school districts against students. We are available 7 days a week to answer questions; if it is important to you, it is equally important to us. We can assist your child with any education related needs including special education, suspension, discipline, expulsion, and criminal or juvenile criminal charges. You can contact one of our experienced Education Law Attorneys in Connecticut directly by calling (203) 221-3100 in Connecticut, or (212) 682-5700 in New York. You can also email Joseph Maya, the Managing Partner directly at JMaya@mayalaw.com.
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If you have any questions about education law in Connecticut or would like to speak to an attorney about a legal matter, please contact Joseph C. Maya and the other experienced attorneys at Maya Murphy, P.C. at (203) 221-3100 or JMaya@Mayalaw.com to schedule a free initial consultation today.