Faith under fire: Student told to remove rosary

[pnwmom]

38. Wrong. The school's dress code bans all rosaries.

And is in direct conflict with the school district's policy.

I'm not saying that conventional Catholic religion approves of him wearing the rosary around his neck. I'm saying that it's his personal choice to express his religion that way.

Are you also opposed to Sikh youth wearing a turban in school? Or a Muslim girl wearing a veil?


Here is the school's dress code:

http://monroees-susd-ca.schoolloop.com/students

MONROE DRESS CODE

Monroe Dress Code:

No red or blue clothing, shoes, belts, accessories No hats, beanies or hair dye are allowed No athletic team apparel will be allowed.
No sagging
No clothing, including backpacks, that promotes graffiti.
No rosaries are allowed.
No tank tops or any clothing that exposes the midriff No flip flops, slip on shoes, slippers or pajamas allowed “Our goal is to promote Safety for students.”
Education Code Section 35294.1

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.