Student Liberties

How much do you know about your rights as a high school student?  Answer each question and then follow the link to the  right answer.  Record your answers as well as the correct answer and submit for credit.

1.  If a high school student is pregnant, she may be forced to attend special classes, and she may be kept from such activities as graduation ceremonies.

Your answer:       Yes        No

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2.  A high school student must say the pledge of allegiance each day, and a teacher may insist upon that.

Your answer:       Yes        No

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3.  A high school student may never be searched by a school official.

Your answer:        Yes        No

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4.  A history teacher in a public school may lead his class each day in prayer.

Your answer:        Yes        No

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5.  A high school student does not have the right to view his school records, under any circumstances.

Your answer:        Yes       No

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6.  A high school student who is on an athletic team may be administered a random drug test.

Your answer:        Yes         No

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