Kyrene Alternate to Suspension Program (KASP)
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The Kyrene Alternative to Suspension Program (KASP) was established to assist and support those Kyrene School District Middle School students who otherwise would receive an Off Campus Suspension for a behavioral incident.

Parents may choose to have their child participate in the KASP program in lieu of the Off Campus Suspension.

The KASP Program goals include:

• To continue students’ opportunity towards academic progress

• To assist students in regaining the capacity to benefit academically from classroom instruction

• To assist students in gaining new skills and strategies to make positive and successful behavioral choices

• To provide an environment where a consequence can be completed without having to leave an academic environment

• To provide an environment where students can be taught without disturbing the regular classroom

What We Expect From Students
Students may not bring any materials (backpacks, etc.) to the program, unless directly instructed to do so by the teacher. Parents will be contacted should this be the case.

Students will follow school appropriate dress guidelines as stated in the Kyrene School District Family/Student Handbook.

Students will follow school rules as stated in the Kyrene School District Family/Student Handbook. Failure to do so may result in removal from KASP and immediate initiation of the original off campus suspension consequence.

A student is expected to follow all school rules and show effort while attending KASP. Should a student choose not to follow school rules or to openly be defiant while attending the program, the KASP Lead Teacher may initiate the original off campus suspension.

Students will not be allowed to attend or participate in extracurricular activities at their home school while attending KASP. Examples include, but are not limited to: athletic events, concerts, dances, socials, drama productions, concerts, etc.

If a student is going to be absent, Mrs.Diane Peters,KASP counselor, should be contacted by 9:00 am, with the notification, including the reason for the absence. Telephone (480)783-2431 Pueblo KASP Classroom.

What To Expect From KASP
Students are assigned to the program in lieu of suspension for 15 school days. Any absence (due to illness, etc.) will not count towards the fulfillment of the 15 days. Students who successfully complete the KASP program will not have a record of off campus suspension recorded in their file for the current incident.

A Placement Conference will be held at the KASP site as soon as possible prior to the student attending. Every effort will be made to hold the conference within one school day.

Student will be instructed and assessed in character education, positive leadership skills, positive peer and group interactions, decision-making skills, and other behavioral goals.

Students will receive counseling to assist with developing positive social and behavioral skills, and emotional support.

Upon the student's completion of the program an academic and behavioral summary will be sent to the home school.

Classroom Instruction
Students will be instructed in the core academic areas of and Mathematics, Reading, and Language Arts.

Students will not be required to “make up” class work from their home school. Students will be excused from the instruction/assignments at the home school while attending the KASP program.

Important Information For Parents
The KASP Program is located at Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School, 360 S. Twelve Oaks Blvd., Chandler, Arizona 85226

The hours of the program are:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am until 2:00 pm

• Wednesday: 9:00 am until 12:00 pm

Students may bring their lunch, or may purchase a combo meal from a select menu for the price of $1.75. The combo meal includes a drink.

We ask that parents transport their child to and from KASP if possible. Transportation can be made available within a limited area but can take from 2-10 days to arrange.

Any behavioral problems on a bus would result in the loss of transportation privileges and possible removal from the KASP program