Pro-Suspension Arguments

What event led to the shutdown of Hillcrest High School for two hours?

• A scheduled maintenance

• A pre-planned protest by students

• A visit from Chancellor David Banks

• A sports event

Why does The Post claim that the Department of Education’s “discipline code is a joke”?

• It is too strict and punishes students unfairly.

• It is not enforced, and students are aware of this.

• It is outdated and needs revision.

• It is only applicable to private schools.

What is one reason for a pro-suspension position?

• It helps improve student attendance.

• It reduces classroom disorder.

• It encourages more student participation.

• It increases funding for schools.

Based on paragraphs 7 to 9, what are some negative consequences of reducing suspensions?

• Increased student engagement.

• Improved teacher-student relationships.

• Unpunished violence and disorder.

• Higher academic performance.

Why does the author say that restorative justice “must go”?

• It is too expensive to implement.

• It guarantees that bad acts don’t have consequences.

• It is not popular among students.

• It is only effective in small schools.

Based on the headline, is this text informational or argumentative?

• Informational

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Descriptive

What does the author think about the racist disparity in suspensions?

• It is solely responsible for the disparity.

• It is not the only factor responsible for the disparity.

• It is not a factor at all.

• It is the most important factor.

Finish the sentence: Students who are suspended are more likely to...

• graduate with honors.

• become school leaders.

• drop out.

• receive scholarships.

What is the 'school-to-prison pipeline'?

• A program to help students transition to college.

• A pattern of disproportionate jailing due to harmful school policies.

• A method of improving school discipline.

• A scholarship program for underprivileged students.

What is the difference between association and causing something?

• A) Association implies a direct cause.

• B) Association means two things occur together without one causing the other.

• C) Causing something means there is no connection.

• D) Causing something means it happens randomly.