Oh and also this ..
Walking backwards , twirling a book during car line , spinning ruler after doing your job , these are all reasons for them to " move his clip "
Oh my
GOSH ...do these same rules apply to the other kids?
That's awful. Seriously.
My DS8 (gr 3), on the other hand, fidgets, stands up, spins beside his desk, drops things, etc etc. They let him do this because his ADHD dx is on his IEP (plus they're kind, and enlightened). He even has a secret signal with his teacher that allows him to leave the room and go into the hall when he needs a break.
Our district, in addition to morning and afternoon recess, also has DPA (daily physical activity) in which they spend 30 minutes of curriculum time exercising. Each teacher can choose what to do, or in some schools they all exercise together - for instance our friends school has ALL the kids go to the gym & dance & do aerobics together. Taking away recess would only happen if there was a safety issue involved for the child or for other kids.
Jaylivg I'm not sure what I'd do in your situation (other than modify his IEP if he has one). I'd be livid, that's for sure.
