Many people fail to understand how bad it is for a child to be expelled from school. It is the greatest conceivable rejection; in their minds they come to think that they are so bad and inadequate that the school doesn't want to see them anymore. This could be pretty complicated for a guy, even if he'll pretend he doesn't care.
Steps
Step 1. Try to get as much information as possible
Ask the school what exactly happened, who was involved, if there were other kids involved in the situation, if those kids were also expelled (and, if they weren't expelled, why it didn't happen), if any others were tried. methods for maintaining discipline. The more you learn, the better. Don't be afraid to schedule an interview or call for more information. It's about your child's future.
Step 2. Decide whether to appeal the decision
You always have the right to appeal, even if the chances of success are very slim. Make sure you have valid reasons to argue that this was a mistake before making an appeal, otherwise the whole situation can get quite annoying.
Step 3. Before considering your next step, try to understand the reasons that led to the expulsion of your child
Visit a doctor for a full medical evaluation - undiagnosed health problems or ailments are often to blame. If your child has been deported for drug use, enroll him in a rehabilitation program. If, on the other hand, an assault was the cause, sign him up for an anger management program. These steps could help your child's admission to another school and reduce the likelihood of another expulsion.
Step 4. Decide if your child should continue studying
If he is still in the compulsory school age, he will have to continue; if not, he might prefer a job. However, if he is no longer of compulsory school age but still wants to pursue a high school diploma, his decision must be supported.
Step 5. If your child has not been expelled from all schools, look for another one
If your country's laws allow you to enroll him in any school, this step will be easier (this is the case in Australia). In other countries, you can ask the school board for help. Find a school that works for your child. As a rule, small schools work best. Look for a school where curricular or extracurricular activities take place or subjects that your child is good at and likes. This will facilitate its acclimatization. It is best to consider schools with good discipline, but pay attention to their regulations, as some schools too often rely on expulsion in case of problems with the student, while others do not.
Step 6. Consider enrolling your child in a private school
Even if your child has been expelled from all public schools, a private school can still accept him. Most private schools will not accept a boy who has been expelled, so you need to look for one who is willing to do so.
Step 7. If your child has been expelled from all schools, ask what alternatives are available
Your school district is the best institution to ask.
Step 8. Avoid the temptation to school him at home
It rarely works with expelled students: do not allow the education board to consider this as an acceptable alternative. It is like saying that the education of the child is now a parental problem, but it is not. It is the law that says that the state must guarantee everyone an education.
Step 9. Don't panic if your child is expelled multiple times
It can take some time for a boy who has been expelled to find the right school. Expelled children often have special needs; continue until you have found the right solution.
Step 10. Keep your child busy with many extracurricular activities when expelled
This ensures that the child maintains the stimuli, the routine, and that he continues to learn and socialize, all things that will help him return to school more easily, and that will keep him motivated and engaged when he is not attending school.
Advice
- Never give up. Even expelled students can have a fulfilling life once they find the right support.
- Try to be as calm as possible in these situations.
