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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think that these days everyone realizes the importance of kids getting exercise and free time during the day, so the consequence for poor behavior or not completing homework  will likely be something other than missing recess.[/quote]

Which is why it is against FCPS to withhold recess. Sometimes teachers at our school aren't aware or choose to ignore this.  When my kids tell me, I'm quick to alert an administrator.

The research is quite clear about the benefits of movement opportunities and unstructured free time. This policy is appropriate.[/quote]

I agree that it should be against the rules to withhold recess - but is it really?  My kid's elementary school still does it.  Even in Kindergarten with kids they have labeled adhd and other disabilities.  Is that a written policy somewhere?[/quote]

I have not seen a written FCPS policy on it but I've not request it in writing and there are lots of policies I do not have in writing.  I've got 2 kid with ADHD and was informed by the FCPS Procedural Support Liaison that it was not necessary to have written into their IEPs a statement that movement opportunities cannot be withheld as it was contrary to existing policy.  I have 3 kids and there have been no more handful of times that recess was withheld - including twice this year when there were substitutes.  The first time, the principal sent a letter home to the parents of the affected kids. The kids that had recess withheld were pulled out of class and escorted to the playground to have recess.  The second time, my DS told me and I promptly informed the administrators.  Based on the emails/phone calls I got, I have no doubt it was addressed with the substitute.  Other teachers have informed me the administrators remind them throughout the year that recess is sacrosanct.

If you school is withholding/shortening it, contact the teacher for clarification of the 'policy'.  I would also copy an administrator.  If your school does not acknowledge a policy, contact your pyramid/regional superintendent.[/quote]

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