Student attacked with taser in Oakton HS locker room
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Anonymous
Nope. I have seen kids get thrown out of an FCPS school and choose one of the small new schools that are out there (not necessarily FCPS). Don't be so closed minded, and you will get your answer. They stay at that (small, nw) school because it "looks better" on the transcript. |
Anonymous
| Summary: The parents have to go to the police (probably won't be that effective, if at all), lawyer up (this is what will bring consequences, financial and otherwise), and bring bad press (which they wisely did), because FCPS is not going to do much, if anything. |
Anonymous
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If you are writing to the Principal, I recommend copying the Region 1 Asst Supt Tyson, Superintendent Braband, and School Board Rep Karl Frisch. |
Anonymous
They do not get rid of drug dealers. Plenty have been caught and remain at school. |
Anonymous
What is the punishment for a Class 1 misdemeanor in the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities? |
Anonymous
| (a) For Class 1 misdemeanors, confinement in jail for not more than twelve months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both. |
Anonymous
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Level 3 Responses include more intensive interventions. Dependent upon the severity, repeated nature of the behavior and/or safety concerns, Level 3 responses may include the student’s short-term removal from school. Sanctions: • Temporary removal from school-sponsored events and activities for 7-14 calendar days • In-school suspension (up to five school days) with behavioral instruction and academic support • Short-term out-of-school suspension (up to two school days) with restorative circle or conference upon return • Referral to law enforcement where required Level 4 Responses include targeted individualized interventions and customarily result in school-based disciplinary action. However, the principal may make a referral to the Division Superintendent for these violations. A referral to the Division Superintendent may result in a number of different responses based on circumstances and rarely results in an expulsion. Assault is categorized as level 4 Sanctions: • Short-term removal from school activities for 14-21 calendar days • Short-term out-of-school suspension (up to three school days for grade K-3 students, unless specified misconduct has occurred; up to five school days for grade 4-12 students, unless accompanied by referral to the Division Superintendent, in which case the principal may suspend for up to ten school days) with restorative circle or conference upon return • Referral to the Division Superintendent • Referral to law enforcement as required Level 5 responses target behaviors for which the code of Virginia or School Board policy mandate a referral to the Division Superintendent. Interventions are intended to support the student during any related temporary removal from school, and to implement required protections for students with disabilities. A referral to the Division Superintendent may result in a number of different responses based on circumstances and rarely results in an expulsion. Using any weapon to injure is categorized as level 5 Required School-based Administrative Responses to Level 5 Behaviors: • Referral to Division Superintendent • Threat assessment when indicated by the behavior • Referral to law enforcement as required |
Anonymous
Really??? Tyson is part of the problem. |
Anonymous
Then that's all the more reason to send Tyson a copy of the letter. Put Tyson on notice that the bosses and the board are being contacted. (FYI, I'm not the PP to whom you were replying.) |
Anonymous
Forget FCPS, the state needs to get involved. I see 4 misdemeanors. Toss these losers into our state-funded school for thugs aka Fairfax juvenile detention center. Yeah, let’s see how they hold up. They’ll be stunned and held down - karma is a real beatch. |
Anonymous
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Dear Oakton Community,
As a follow-up to my message to you on Wednesday afternoon, I wanted to bring you up-to-date regarding the school’s response to the troubling assault that occurred on school grounds last week. At this point all students, who we know to be involved, have been spoken with and assigned the appropriate disciplinary consequences as determined by the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR &R). Any student with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to come talk to the administration. Should any new information come to light, we will continue to investigate. I know that there are still many questions and rumors circulating around this instance, however, student privacy laws prevent me from disclosing any specifics. We certainly understand the anxiety among students, staff and families caused by this serious incident. My first priority, always, is to provide the students, staff and community with a safe and secure environment. I am in constant contact with the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) who are continuing their investigation and the school is assisting the police in whatever ways we can. We encourage discussions at home to address the appropriate ways students can address their feelings and concerns while respecting that the school and police are handling the matter with all involved. Counselors and administrators are available to talk with any students that have concerns or may be impacted by this incident. In addition, we have simultaneously begun the following action steps: Review of all safety protocols and procedures at the school level to ensure student safety in all venues. Clarifying for students the various ways they can report a concern, of any kind, to school staff. Adding additional anonymous means to report concerns to school leadership. Engaging students in conversation around bullying and appropriate responses if they are aware of, or a witness of such behavior. The FCPS Office of Safety and Security is a second available resource to report student or parent concerns. I have included the link to the website below for you to have as a resource. Thank you for your support and cooperation. Sincerely, Jamie S. Lane, Principal |
Anonymous
Huh? |
Anonymous
“Appropriate disciplinary consequences” better not be a 3-day suspension or a similar bullsh$t punishment. Does anyone know if these kids are being removed from OHS and sent elsewhere? So tired of FCPS protecting the aggressors instead of victims.... |
Anonymous
| I don’t see anything in the SR&R that suggests the bullies will get more than a 10-day suspension from their current school. |
Anonymous
| ^ bringing a weapon to school is grounds for expulsion. |