WS/FCS student arrested for assault on teacher

In a video too graphic to be shown on our broadcast a male student slaps a teacher. Amanda Yokeley and Ashley Wallace are both parents whose kids attend schools in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School District. They were appalled by what they saw.

"I mean, that video was one of the worst things I've seen and she couldn't do anything about it," said Yokeley.

"I don't think this child should be allowed back on any Winston Salem Forsyth County School property, he's obviously a danger," said Wallace.

And the school district superintendent, Tricia McManus, seems to want the same. According to the code of conduct, assault on an employee is a level five offense, meaning extended suspension or school relocation. But in this case, it could be taken to a level six, expulsion.

"I am supporting a recommendation in this case of taking it to a level six," said McManus.

She says it would have been acceptable if the teacher tried to defend themselves.

"Like I would expect a natural reaction to be that you could do that, but again, everybody handles it differently, and it's a very interesting time that we're in on what we can and cannot do when dealing with our youth," McManus.

Yokeley says she feels terrible for the teacher but also the students in the classroom.

"If they'll hit a teacher so boldly, what would stop them from hitting my kids," said Yokeley.

"I would say that do not let one or two students that are making choices like that keep you from going to school and actually learning and contributing to the learning environment," said McManus.

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office says the student is in custody and is facing one count of communicating threats and two counts of misdemeanor assault.

"Without commenting on the specifics of this case, our job is to ensure that teachers feel supported," said Jim O'Neill, Forsyth County District Attorney.

A hearing committee will meet to decide what level of discipline the student will receive, but it is not known when it will take place.