Philosophical Basis:
The primary liberties in a student's life have to do with the process of inquiry and learning, of acquiring and imparting knowledge, and of exchanging ideas. This process requires that students have the opportunity to express opinions, to take stands, and to support causes publicly or privately.
One of the important roles of the school is to provide effective avenues through which students may express themselves on a wide range of subjects. Official school publications, such as school newspapers, should reflect the policy and judgment of the student editors and should include viewpoints representative of the entire school community.
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Opportunities: · Students have the right to possess, post and distribute literature that is not disruptive to the school program, including, but not limited to, newspapers, magazines, leaflets and pamphlets within the parameters of the US Constitution. · Students publications should be free from censorship expect within the framework of guidelines previously agreed upon by students and administrators. |
Responsibilities: · Students have the responsibility for using only those bulletin boards or wall areas designated for use by students and student organizations, and must also accept responsibility for the effect that the posting, publication, or distribution this literature might have on the normal activities of the school. · Students shall refrain from publishing libelous and obscene materials; for seeking full information on the topics about which they write; and for observing the normal rules of responsible journalism.
Principals may suppress or recall material which could endanger the orderly operation of the school. |