* Violation of school rules and policies: This is the most common reason. Examples include:
* Serious misconduct: Fighting, assault, battery, weapon possession (even seemingly harmless items like knives can be serious offenses depending on school policy), drug use or possession, alcohol use or possession, theft, vandalism, cyberbullying, harassment (racial, sexual, religious, etc.), hate speech.
* Academic dishonesty: Cheating on tests or assignments, plagiarism, submitting work done by someone else.
* Disruptive behavior: Repeated defiance of authority, persistent class disruption, excessive tardiness or absenteeism, refusal to follow instructions.
* Violation of dress code: Depending on the school's policy, this could range from minor infractions to serious violations.
* Breach of school technology policies: Unauthorized use of school computers, social media violations, accessing inappropriate websites.
* Severe or repeated offenses: Even seemingly minor infractions can lead to expulsion if they are repeated or escalate.
* Off-campus behavior: Some schools have policies that extend to a student's behavior outside of school hours, especially if it reflects poorly on the school or involves violence or criminal activity.
* Threats of violence: Making threats against students, staff, or the school itself, even if not acted upon.
* Serious safety concerns: Posing a danger to themselves or others. This might include self-harm or suicidal ideation.
* Unrehabilitative behavior: Despite interventions and disciplinary actions, the student continues to engage in problematic behavior.
The specific reasons for expulsion vary significantly depending on the school's policies, the severity of the infraction, the student's history, and the age of the student. Expulsion is generally considered a last resort, and schools typically attempt other disciplinary measures before resorting to expulsion.