My daughter who is a honor roll student was suspened from school for wearing jell bracelets which she has worn every day prior to today.I believe she should have the right to wear what she wants as long as it not vulgar or showing off body partsShe wears the bracelets because she likes them she has been wearing them for about two years now. I would like to know if it is legal for the school to suspend her for this.
130802
Probably not. That sounds extreme and unfair to me. I would ask a lawyer or look at the schools dress code though. You could probably sue them...But that requires a lawyer. But yeah, check out the dress code. Hope that helps\n\n\npeace
238333
I could not find anything about the bracelets on her web site either but there is a contact link.  Why not drop an email and ask about the bracelets.  They might not offer them online because the demand might overwhelm their supply.  It never hurts to ask!
324180
Truth represents things the way they really are.  The question is more what is the reality of the situation?  Was there a circumstance, for example if you were around someone smoking, that could lead the school to think that you were guilty?  Consider the big picture.  Is this really that big of a deal for you?  The suspension by now is behind you.  Get on with your life.  Make something of yourself.  That way you prove the school was wrong all along in what they thought about you.
612235
I think there should be freedom of speech and expression in schools, within limits. I don't know a lot about this case, but from the way you describe it, she should have a right to wear a confederate decal. However, if the school had a policy governing student dress that was constitutionally sound, the school board was well within its rights. Students don't have unlimited freedom of expression or other rights in school that they may have outside school. Up to a certain age (16 I think) students are compelled to attend school.\nYou also have to understand that a lot of people associate the Confederate flag with racism and find it offensive.\nI think we should talk about everything that happened in the antebellum South, the Confederate South, the Reconstruction South, etc. This part of history should certainly not be forgotten, or obliterated, as you say.\nConsider this: if the CSA had succeeded in it's effort, the Constitution which you claim reverence for would not have been applicable, and there very well may not have been any freedom of expression in this area.
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In my opinion, school is not fair at all.  She let you slide on the first one and you pushed your luck when you wore the second one.  They have a dress code for a reason and you violated it when you wore the skirt.  Your answer back was rude and uncalled for.
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this was in the paper's recently, a british student, put an auction up of a date with her, she stated that there would be no sex involved and stated the reasong for her doing this was to pay of her debts for staying on in educaton. she got to over £4K, and it was removed, so you could try, it is a good idea, specially if you need the money, but i cant see many sites allowing it.
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Yes, you are wrong.  She is teaching a class and perfectly within her rights to outline classroom conduct expectations.\n\nYou are argumentative with your back talk and your refusal to do things the way she expects, which is distracting to the other students.\n\nAnd now you want to get "cute" and dissect the class syllabus for "contract infringement."  Give me a break.\n\nNot only is she fully within her rights to penalize your grade but she can expel you from the entire class.  \n\n \n\nYou say you are "grown up" but you are not, you have a lot of growing up to do.  I suggest you take responsibility for your own actions and obey the rules of the class.\n\nPeace.
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I don't have a problem with regifting....but give it to someone who will really enjoy it and appreciate it.   Also, give it to someone within a different circle of friends.  If you get something from a friend who is in your school circle and you regift it, give it to someone in your church circle.  Much less chance of being discovered and there will be no hurt feelings.
121803
I don't think it is anything about being lesbian. They seem to be cracking down on the rules with everyone. I know a lot of people who were suspended. But no, you won't be suspended because of your name. No one would even know what it stood for if you hadn't said.
171141
It is illegal to cane both boys and girls in school in Singapore.Besides,I'm wondering that too...\nBut in my school,both boys and girls have to do the same punishment,regardless of our gender. :)
299046
No, it is not appropriate. There are actual rules about this.  These rules, called the Academic Costume Code, can be found at the website provided below.  The rule about hoods follows:\n\nHoods. If a person holds more than one academic degree, he or she may wear only one hood at a time. The hood worn should be appropriate to the gown.
51936
It doen's really matter.  Your teacher witll fail you for supporting the right to carry arms........because teachers by nature are failures......those who can do......those who can't teach.  Very few exceptions.  To all the teachers I offended.  Email me at petemc67 at yahoo dot com and I will tell you the same.
664930
If she is feeling guilty or is underage, she should completely avoid it.  There's a reason it isn't suitable for people under a certain age and if she is feeling guilty, that should be all the answer she needs.
538747
I think it would be illegal under the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. The school board is a public function. Having a prayer or some other religious observance centers out people who believe differently and it could even prejudice the proceedings against them. A person who leaves the room or just looks indifferent during the prayer might not get a fair hearing.
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I find it very hard to believe that someone would be this stupid to actually tell black ladies to not wear the skirts, and then allow for the white ladies to get away with it.  \n\nIn my school we were all allowed to wear skirts that were fingertip length, ALL THE WAY AROUND, other schools make you bend on you knees and your skirt must touch the floor.\n\nIf this is true that the black ladies are being "busted and disciplined" for the same actions as the white ladies without any reprimandation I would start a petition in your school among the students and present it to you principal on how serious you feel about racial prejudices, and the list of the students names that feel the same way, of course copy all of those signatures and only hand him the copy, then tell him that the original copy will go to the state representative, or the Satae Board of Education, that might wake up his theory of " Oh I don't think thats happening here"
502366
its a bad thing and a good thing. the good is students need it for safety, but the bad is distracting other students or probably even distract the student that has it. if i was a teacher, i would let my students bring one, but not used for inappropriate things like talking to their girlfriend/boyfriend/or some other business. school is a place to learn, not a place to mess around.
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In most states, and by most educational institution's policies, he must report it to the authorities AND to the student health group IF he thinks she is endangering herself. This is a very hazy area, and most people do not have the courage to report it. Ethically, he should report it.