18 - Pledge of Allegiance

In accordance with law, students shall recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of each school day. However, a student has the right not to participate in reciting the Pledge and must be excused from it upon written request from his or her parent(s). This shall include not requiring the student to stand and place the right hand over his or her heart. Students who have not been excused are expected to show full respect to the flag by standing at attention with the right hand over the heart and reciting the Pledge.