Student with gun at Jackson Reed

[Anonymous]

Apparently, a student brought a gun to school today. Does anyone know the details? I hope there are consequences.

[Anonymous]

Email:

September 18, 2024

Dear Parents and Families of Jackson-Reed High School,

At Jackson-Reed, we are committed to ensuring a safe learning environment for all students. Communicating home about critical incidents that arise during the school day is important to maintaining strong partnerships with families.

This afternoon, school administration was notified that a handgun was detected in a student’s belongings during weapons abatement procedures. Per the district’s security and emergency protocols, we immediately contacted the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and DC Public Schools (DCPS) Police, who arrived quickly to confiscate the weapon and launch their investigative proceedings.

Please be assured that no one was harmed, and the weapon did not make it past our abatement equipment and security officers. The matter was handled promptly and in accordance with our security procedures. All students and staff remained safe and secure during this time, and there was no disruption to the school day. We will cooperate fully with MPD and follow disciplinary actions in accordance with Chapter 25 of the DC Municipal Regulations (DCMR) as applicable.

The safety of our students is always paramount. If you have any questions, please call our school office at [phone] or email me at [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Sah Brown

Principal, Jackson-Reed High School

[Anonymous]

I wonder what the disciplinary policy calls for. Hopefully arrest!

[Anonymous]

What does abatement procedures mean? Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What does abatement procedures mean? Thank you!

Metal detector

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wonder what the disciplinary policy calls for. Hopefully arrest!

Disciplinary policy can't include criminal justice consequences -- only the police and district attorney can do that.

Consequences can range from short term suspension to long term suspension to expulsion/involuntary transfer (which means he would attend a different DCPS).

[Anonymous]

Unbelievable that a kid who brings a gun to school would simply be transferred.

[Anonymous]

I hate these form letters so much. They all start with that same stupid sentence and then they’re like {insert really messed up thing here}. Anyway, give a call if you need.

Hugs,
DCPS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate these form letters so much. They all start with that same stupid sentence and then they’re like {insert really messed up thing here}. Anyway, give a call if you need.

Hugs,
DCPS

Totally! Whenever I see that I’m like “oh god what happened now”

[Anonymous]

I'd like to see some published reports of the form "what exactly were you thinking?" every time a kid brings a gun to school and isn't trying to get murder-suicided

[Anonymous]

My understanding is that this category of offense would likely lead to expulsion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My understanding is that this category of offense would likely lead to expulsion.

This is correct. When we had an incident (not gun related) at our DCPS we were shown the levels of offenses and consequences. Bringing a gun to school is pretty much guaranteed expulsion.

[Anonymous]

Long term suspension or expulsion, if this version of Chapter 25 is still accurate.

https://jacksonreedhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DCPS-Chapter-25-Student-Behavior-Discipline-Policy1.pdf

[Anonymous]

Expulsion is required by federal law and remains the only actual offense that a student can be expelled for in DCPS.

[Anonymous]

So what happens to a kid who is expelled?