Flag exercises shall be conducted in each classroom at the beginning of the school day and at the opening of all school assemblies. Students not reciting the pledge of allegiance shall maintain a respectful silence while either seated or standing. When feasible, the salute to the flag or the national anthem shall be rendered immediately preceding interschool events.

The United States flag shall be displayed upon or near every public school, except during inclement weather.

Legal Reference:
United States flag- Procurement, display, exercises- National anthem - RCW 28A.230.140

Management Resources:
A Few Civil Liberty Reminders - Policy News, August 2001

Students and ACLU raise flag issue - Policy News, December 1999

Highline School District 401
Adopted by the Board: August 1984
Revised by the Board: 01.08
Classification: Priority