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Alternative to Suspension Program (ATS)

WHAT IS ALTERNATIVE TO SUSPENSION?

The Capistrano Unified School District Alternative to Suspension program is a District operated classroom for students who are suspended for Education Code §48900 violations.  The students are under the supervision of credentialed teachers and counselors who will present a program that offers a proactive approach to instilling the skills, habits and behaviors necessary to be successful in school and life.
 
Students who successfully complete the program will not reflect a suspension from school on their attendance  record unless the student is pending expulsion.
In the event of an absence, the student’s school record will reflect a  suspension for that day.
 

WHO IS THE ALTERNATIVE TO SUSPENSION PROGRAM FOR?

Grades 6-12 students who are suspended for  Education Code §48900 violations from a Capistrano Unified School District school are eligible to attend the Alternative to Suspension class.
 

ATS REQUIREMENTS

Students: 
  • Attend class on time        
  • Students must bring their school supplies, books and homework
  • Bring their lunch
  • Follow all school rules
  • District dress code standards will be enforced. 
  • Cell phone use is prohibited.
Parents:
  • Furnish transportation when needed.
 

SCHEDULE

ATS class is from 8:30  a.m. to 1:10 p.m. 
Students will not be admitted after 8:45 a.m. without a parent phone call.
 Before 8:30 a.m. and after 1:10 PM there is NO adult supervision.   
There are scheduled restroom breaks during the day. 
 

CURRICULUM

  • School Work
 

REFERRAL PROCESS

Students must be referred by an administrator from the school they attend
 

DIRECTIONS

From 5 freeway North:
Exit Ortega Highway and turn right. Turn right on El Camino Real. Proceed to 31431 El Camino Real the school is on your left.
 
From 5 freeway South:
Exit Ortega Highway and turn left. Turn right on El Camino Real. Proceed to 31431 El Camino Real the school is on your left. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

JENNA PERRY
CUSD Counselor

Phone 949-234-9344
Fax 949-240-4729
 

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