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[WickedDreamer]

So, I'm currently writing an article about bogus school rules and how schools can sometimes be too strict. So far I only have two bogus rules though:

• my school has a complete ban on iPods, if they are caught on campus they are immeadiately taken away until a parent can come and pick them up. I understand not having them on in class (duh) but the entire campus? It takes me ten minutes to walk to school and it can get so boring without my music!
• At one school three girls were suspended for saying the word vagina at an open mic night thing they had, the suspension was taken away but still... it's like getting suspended for saying arm... or leg... or nose.

Does anyone else here have to endure extremely stupid rules? If so, can you tell me and your high school and state?

Thanks so much!

[SimplicityGirl]

I went to a public high school where we were pretty much allowed to do whatever. Compared to some of the responses..the rules at my high school are slack.

We were allowed to have cell phones, but they must be turned off/switch to vibrate during class time. No hats in formal assemblies as a sign of respect. No smoking anywhere other than The Pit (place near student parking lot). Cheating on tests result in zero/suspension/kick out of school. No MP3/iPod during class. No entertainment stuff during class. No racist/rude comments to others. No profanity during class. Wear clothes that aren't provocative (but girls still get away with wearing low cut tops and mini mini skirts).

As for the university that I go to...it's just common sense stuff =S