Handout B: Religion at My School

Directions: Place a check mark before each example of religion in your school. Then, based upon your responses, write a short paragraph explaining how religion does or does not affect the daily life of your school.

• Students recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Prayers are said by students before athletic events or assemblies.
• There is a Bible and a Koran in the school library.
• Students and teachers sometimes discuss religion in class.
• Religious leaders visit the school and/or speak to classes.
• Student religious groups meet on school property after school hours.
• Students wear religious symbols such as crosses or headscarves while at school.
• Teachers wear religious symbols such as crosses or headscarves while at school.
• Classes about the history of religion are offered.
• The Ten Commandments are posted in the school.
• Official school holidays include Christmas, Yom Kippur, and Ramadan.
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