Good afternoon everyone,
I want to make you aware that we have received information indicating a possible student walkout planned for Friday related to national immigration issues. Since the walkout could potentially occur at any of the Pearland ISD High School campuses, the high school principals are sending the following message to faculty and staff to ensure that all staff are aware of a potential protest and understand how they should respond if a student or multiple students walk out of the classroom.
While students may have strong feelings about current events, our role as educators is to ensure a safe, supervised, and orderly school day while maintaining focus on instruction for all students. Instruction will continue as scheduled, and classes should not be altered to acknowledge or accommodate a walkout. Staff must remain neutral at all times and may not encourage, discourage, promote, or participate in any student walkout or related activity. Students may not be released from class for this purpose. Any student who leaves class or campus without permission will be documented and addressed in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.
Students who leave class or campus without authorization may receive an unexcused absence for missed instructional time and a disciplinary referral. Students who leave class or campus or refuse to follow staff direction may face further disciplinary action. These consequences will be applied consistently regardless of the reason for leaving class. If a student chooses to leave your classroom, do not physically block or restrain the student. Please document the incident according to the campus procedures. Instruction should continue for the remaining students. Administration and campus security will monitor hallways, exits, and common areas throughout the day.
Thank you for your continued professionalism and cooperation as we work together to maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful learning environment for all students. If you have questions regarding procedures, please contact an administrator directly.
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