RELIGION

February 12, 2025 | by mjones

Freedom of Speech and Religion

Sci High recognizes that a student’s right to freedom of speech and religion is guaranteed protected under the First Amendment and as a result, ensures that religion is neither promoted nor inhibited.

Sci High shall neither promote nor disparage any religious belief or nonbelief. Instead, we encourage all students and employees to have appreciation for and tolerance of each other’s views.

Guardians may request a waiver of participation in any portion of the curriculum or school activity which the requesting party believes to be an infringement upon a right of conscience or the exercise of religious freedom.

Times when free exercise of religious practices may be prohibited:

• The conduct/speech unreasonably interferes with the ability of school officials to maintain order,

• Violates school rules,

• Impinges on the rights of others,

• Unreasonably endangers persons/property, and/or

• Creates a coercive atmosphere.

Times when free exercise of religious practices may NOT be prohibited, unless it violates the standards above, includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Reading the Bible or other religious texts or scripture,

• Saying grace before meals,

• Praying with friends in cafeterias, hallways, or at extracurricular activities,

• Discussing religious views with other students, as long as there is no harassment, and/or

• In homework/classroom discussions, presentations, or assignments as long as the topic remains objective and informative and does not put other beliefs down.