First of all consider the state it happened in, good ole CA, just that alone should explain the punishment.  Yes, she should have been kicked out of school.  Now you know why this country is so screwed, 'progressive discipline'  dah and more dah's.  Kids can't read because of texting short cuts, can't do everyday math because of 'common core' now this, I'm afraid to ask, What's next?  And what about the girls parents, what is their reaction to all this?  Kids are suppose to be 'protected' while in school.