By "in school suspension" I assume they mean he got three days at the beach and not "in school detention". Expelled means his parent are begging other local schools for an open desk. I've never understood the vernacular of the moder punishment. Three days? My punishment was
5th grade - 1 day suspension - middle finger on the overhead projector
6th grade - 1 day suspension - told teacher to F off
12th grade - 1 day suspension - brought in a note from father allowing me to stay home for senior skip day. Denied. Called Asst. Principle an "F'ing A'hole".
Ah... good times. Its a wonder I'm where I'm at.