closed campus
[/kloʊzd ˈkæmpəs/]
nounpl: closed campuses
campus fechado
1. An educational institution where students are not permitted to leave the school grounds during school hours without explicit authorization from school officials
The school implemented a closed campus policy to improve student safety and reduce truancy.
A escola implementou uma política de campus fechado para melhorar a segurança dos alunos e reduzir as faltas.
2. A restriction on campus access where only authorized personnel, students, and approved visitors are allowed to enter the grounds
During the pandemic, the university maintained a closed campus to prevent the spread of disease.
Durante a pandemia, a universidade manteve um campus fechado para evitar a propagação da doença.
Closed campus policies are more common in American private schools and universities as a safety measure, particularly in urban areas or after security incidents. In Brazil, similar policies are sometimes implemented in private institutions but are less standard than in the United States. The concept reflects differing approaches to student autonomy and institutional responsibility in education systems.
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