School Ceremonies and Observances/Patriotic Exercises/Flag Displays
Daily Opening Exercises
Washington Law requires daily flag exercises. The Pledge of Allegiance shall be conducted. Students not reciting the pledge shall maintain a respectful silence whether seated or standing.
National Holidays
National holidays shall be observed if they fall on days when school normally would be in session. The school calendar shall make provision for such observance.
Flag Display
The school is expected to fly the American Flag during school hours each day of school. In order to conserve the Flag it may, at the option of the school, be taken indoors in inclement weather.
Adopted:
08/07/67
Revised:
05/07/90
12/06/10
LEGAL REFS.:
RCW 28A.150.030 - School Day
RCW 28A.150.050 - School Holidays
RCW 28A.230.140 - United States Flag
CROSS REFS.:
School Calendar (ICA)
School Ceremonies and Observances/Patriotic Exercises/Flag Displays (IND-R/INDA-R/INDB-R)