Boy will be suspended if he goes to prom.

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Originally Posted by Margies3

There is a big controversy going on here in our area. The story is that a young man goes to a school called Heritage Christian School in Findlay. His girlfriend goes to Findlay High School (public school). The Christian school has a policy not allowing their students to partake of dancing or rock music. However, this young man is planning to take his girlfriend to the prom at Findlay High School.

His stand, which his parents support, is that while he is at the school he abides by their rules. But he does not feel that the school should have control over what he does in his personal life.

The Christian school is saying that if he attends the prom he will be expelled from school and will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremonies for his class at the end of the month. He will receive his diploma, but he will not be allowed to be a part of the ceremonies.

What do you think? Should he have to abide by the school rules 24/7?
What about if he goes to a wedding reception where they are playing rock music and dancing? Should he be expelled just because he is there? How much authority should the school really have over a student's personal life?

Sorry I am late to the topic. I havent read everything here, but I would like to point out that students in public school here in the Dallas Area are required to abide by certain rules of conduct 24/7 or face disipline at school.

Now this mostly revolves around voluntary activities like kids playing sports cannot be caught with alcohol etc. but the principle is in tact.

that being voluntary activities come with strings.

This is a private school and attending this school is not compulsary. Attending a private school can and does require ones family to agree to some terms.

It is LEGAL for this school to do this. period. It is proper for any private school to seek students that conform to the private schools belief system.

The fact that these parents have sent thier kid to a school that they do not agree with is the greater ethical issue.