6:70 Teaching About Religions

Instruction

Teaching About Religions

The School District’s curriculum may include the study of religions as they relate to geography, history, culture, and the development of various ethnic groups. The study of religions shall give neither preferential nor derogatory treatment to any single religion, religious belief, or to religion in general. The study of religions shall be treated as an academic subject with no emphasis on the advancement or practice of religion.

LEGAL REF.: School Dist. of Abington Twp v. Schempp, 374 U.S. 203 (1963).

Allegheny County v. ACLU Pittsburgh Chapter, 492 U.S. 573 (1989).

CROSS REF.: 6:20 (School Year Calendar and Day), 6:40 (Curriculum Development), 6:60 (Curriculum Content), 6:255 (Assemblies and Ceremonies)

Last PRESS Update: May 2022

First Read: October 12, 2022

Adopted: November 9, 2022

Section 6 Instruction

6:10 Educational Philosophy and Objectives
6:15 School Accountability
6:20 School Year Calendar and Day
6:30 Organization of Instruction
6:40 Curriculum Development
6:50 School Wellness
6:60 Curriculum Content
6:65 Student Social and Emotional Development
6:70 Teaching About Religions
6:80 Teaching About Controversial Issues
6:100 Using Animals in the Educational Program
6:110 Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentives Program
6:120 Instruction-Education of Children with Disabilities
6:135 Instruction-Accelerated Placement Program
6:140 Education of Homeless Children
6:145 Instruction-Migrant Students
6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction
6:160 Instruction-English Learners
6:170 Instruction-Title I Programs
6:180 Instruction-Extended Instructional Programs
6:190 Instruction-Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities
6:210 Instruction-Instructional Materials
6:230 Instruction-Library Media Program
6:235 Access to Electronic Networks
6:240 Instruction-Field Trips
6:250 Instruction-Community Resource Persons and Volunteers
6:255 Instruction-Assemblies and Ceremonies
6:260 Instruction-Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials and Programs
6:270 Instruction-Guidance and Counseling Program
6:280 Grading and Promotion
6:290 Instruction-Homework
6:330 Instruction- Achievement and Awards
6:340 Instruction-Student Testing and Assessment Program