Community Alternatives for School Suspension
About C.A.S.S.
The C.A.S.S. program is led by the John Howard Society of Durham Region in partnership with the Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland, and Clarington Catholic District School Board as well as the Kawartha Pine Ridge School board. This program is currently available in Clarington only, and runs from 9:00am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday for students who have been suspended for 6 days or more.
You've Been Suspended?
Suspension can be a difficult time for students, families and school staff. C.A.S.S. is a unique program for students to effectively utilize their long-term suspension / expulsion period through academic studies, community involvement and life skills development.
Now What?
Upon notification from your school principal, the C.A.S.S. Facilitator will meet with you the following morning at JHS with your Parent/Guardian to develop an Action Plan to arrange activities for the suspension period. When the plan is developed, we work with you to ensure that all goals are met and progress is tracked and reported to parents and principals.
Benefits of Community Alternatives for School Suspension
- Safe and structured environment
- You are able to request academic assistance from a Success Teacher.
- Gain self-confidence and respect for your community while participating in fun and rewarding activities
- Help you to deal with personal issues that may be affecting your social, academic or family environment.
- Keeps you motivated during your suspension period.
- Being an active member of your community and learning to better handle your feelings will allow you to become a more confident person.
Contact
If you are a community agency looking for supervised volunteers to deliver flyers, help with events, organize donations or general clean-up & maintenance please contact us.
