603.11 - Citizenship

Being a citizen of the United States, of Iowa and of the school district community entitles students to special privileges and protections as well as requiring the students to assume civic, economic and social responsibilities and to participate in their country, state and school district community in a manner that entitles them to keep these rights and privileges.

As part of the education program, students will have an opportunity to learn about their rights, privileges, and responsibilities as citizens of this country, state and school district community.  As part of this learning opportunity students are instructed in the elements of good citizenship and the role quality citizens play in their country, state and school district community.

 

 

Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 256.11.
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.3(6), 12.5(3)(b)-(5)(b).

Cross Reference: 101      Educational Philosophy of the School District
                                      502      Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                      503      Student Discipline

Initially Approved 02-14-2000                              
Last Reviewed  02-15-2021                                 
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