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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

Administrative Guidelines

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8220 – School Day

  1. Opening Exercises
  2. Each school day and special program may begin with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
  3. Only those students who have conscientious scruples against such a pledge or salute, or are children of accredited representatives of foreign governments to whom the United States extends diplomatic immunity will be excused from repeating the Pledge of Allegiance. Such students should show respect by remaining silent.
  4. Religious readings or exercises shall not be a part of opening, closing, or any other exercise for any school day.
  5. Announcements

Principals may allow notices of general interest to be broadcast over the school loudspeaker at designated times in accordance with the following rules :

  1. No announcements shall be read which has been approved by the principal.
  2. Announcements may be made for the following:
  3. Any school-sponsored activity
  4. Organizations using District facilities for student activities
  5. Nonreligious, noncommercial, nonpolitical community groups