Faith under fire: Student told to remove rosary

[pnwmom]

34. Rules are rules? The school's rules violates the district's policy.

And the boy is exercising his freedom to visibly express his religious beliefs -- not making a fashion statement. Would you also say that about a Sikh youth wearing a turban?

Here is district policy:

http://www.stockton.k12.ca.us/pdf/studentcode.pdf

Other Forms of Expression: Students are entitled to express themselves by displaying or wearing symbols of ethnic, cultural, political, or other values, except for gang-related items.

Students shall dress appropriately for daily attendance at school. In sites where a school uniform policy is in effect, clothes should adhere to the published district uniform guidelines (available at school sites). In all other instances, the school shall be concerned only when the type of clothing, hairstyle, or cosmetics are extreme and could cause school distraction or disruption, or could be unsafe.

Examples of inappropriate clothing may include (but are not limited to):
- Garments where the torso is exposed, i.e., tube tops, half shirts, halters.
- Clothing or buttons which show obscene or alcohol or drug-related slogans, words or pictures, or sexually suggestive statements.
- Clothing related to gangs or gang activities.
- Garments where the entire thigh is exposed, such as micro 
minis, short shorts, or bathing suits.
- Bare feet.