Short-Term Suspension Centers

The CMS short-term out-of-school suspension centers are dedicated to students' intellectual, personal, social, and physical growth. Our teaching practices are both reflective and responsive to the needs of our students. Through diversified experiences, the students we serve achieve readiness to return to their home school and succeed in a safe and caring environment.

Parents/guardians of students who have received a referral for a level I, II, or III offense warranting an out-of-school suspension will be given the option to attend one of the short-term suspension sites. Students suspended for a period of one to ten days or given additional days by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) Superintendent (or designee) may receive the option of attending a short-term site where they can complete their school assignments and receive credit for attending school. It is also designed to provide a structured, restorative, and individualized learning environment. There are seven (7) short-term sites provided by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation at no cost to the district.  All sites will be staffed by CMS employees (Teachers, TAs, and/or BMTs).

Short-Term Out of School Suspension Centers
Contact Information For Parents

For location information, contact the Student Discipline and Behavior Support Department at 980-343-3768.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR ATTENDANCE TO ORIENTATION

• Official CMS out-of-school suspension form
• Parents/Guardians must present ID upon arriving to orientation
• Only family members/people listed in PowerSchool will be allowed to participate in orientation and other procedures at
the site.

PROCEDURES FOR THE OSS CENTERS
• Each center follows the traditional CMS school calendar operating on CMS school days from 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
• Orientation is held daily and starts at 8 a.m. Students must be present at least until 2:30 pm to get full credit.
• Parents may choose the site of their child’s attendance. They must attend orientation at 8:00 a.m. on the first day of enrollment for each assigned suspension.
• Suspension center staff will not be responsible for facilitating end-of-year state or teacher-made class tests
• Enrollment is on a first come-first-served basis. Once maximum capacity is reached at a center, on-site staff will work with the parent to communicate between centers.
• Students will not be admitted after 8:30 a.m. following the first day of enrollment.
• As enrollment is voluntary, transportation will not be provided.
• Breakfast and Lunch will be served daily at each site. Meals are provided by CMS Child Nutrition. Student meal accounts will be charged according to the status at their school (i.e. Free, Reduced, Paid). Students may not bring any outside food/beverage.
• Each center is equipped with CMS technology. Students are permitted to bring CMS-issued technology, in addition to earbuds that may only be used for academic purposes.
• Home schools must provide class/homework to students upon suspension (hardcopy and/or electronic), and students are required to have this work with them before being admitted.
• Each center is staffed by CMS personnel

• Hours of operation 7:50 am-3:00 pm.  Enrollment is on a first-come-first-served basis. Once maximum capacity is reached at a center, on-site staff will work with the parent to communicate between centers.

• Parents may choose the site of their child's attendance.

• Transportation will NOT be provided for students.

• CMS Child Nutrition will provide breakfast and lunch at all sites.

• Home schools must provide class/homework to students upon suspension (hardcopy and/or electronic).

• Home schools may be requested to share school-based intervention data for students receiving multiple suspensions for patterns of behavior.