Activities in music, art, literature, and drama having religious themes are permitted in classrooms and in public performances when approved by the building principal at least 10 days prior to the activity being presented to students; all activities must be presented in a manner consistent with the regulation of the District.

 

When explaining the meaning religious holidays, resources may be utilized by a teacher; however, each teacher bears the primary responsibility for ensuring the reliability of any presentation.  All teachers should be sensitive to the personal feelings of students when religious practices or observations are discussed.

 

When observance of religious holidays affects an individual or group of students and conflicts with the normal school schedule, sensitivity will be shown by staff and administration in scheduling:

 

1.              Review for tests

2.              Tests and quizzes

3.              Field trips

4.              District or building arranged after-school activities

5.              Building Open House programs

6.              Board of Education meetings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revised: 12/20/83

Revised: 7/11/89