Parents question private-school expulsion policies

Parents are calling for a reform or review of private schools? suspension and expulsion policies, fearing that zero-tolerance policies are uprooting students unnecessarily.

The mother of one former Loyola Blakefield student, who wished to remain anonymous to protect her son, said the common private-school policy of expulsion after one major offense was perhaps too draconian and deserved a serious review, especially when combined with students? acceptance of drugs and alcohol in school.