A student has been notified that he and his sister will not be allowed to return to Saint Bonaventure Catholic School following his refusal to edit his speech.
American Faith reported that the student, Jimmy Heyward, was told to edit a campaign speech for the role of Commissioner of School Spirit and Patriotism.
School principal Mary Flock told Jimmy he needed to remove content in his speech surrounding patriotism and his love for America.
Jimmy’s mother then launched a petition to remove Flock from her position.
The school has since informed the Heywards that Jimmy and his sister will no longer be associated with the school.
“This letter is to inform you of a decision regarding your family’s association with St. Bonaventure School,” the letter reads. “After careful consideration and thorough review of recent events, and with the support of the Diocese, the decision has been made to terminate your family’s enrollment from St. Bonaventure School for next school year.”
“The decision comes as a result of serious violations of the Christian Code of Conduct and the Parent Electronic Communications Policy, as outlined in our Parent Student Handbook and included below. These policies are in place to ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all members of our school community, and adherence to them is crucial for the welfare and integrity of our educational environment.”
