From Slate Magazine · Arionne Nettles · · 1m
Daughter's School Punishment Over 'Dark' Drawing
Parent questions school's three-day suspension for third-grade art project depicting zombies.
In brief
Parent questions school's three-day suspension for third-grade art project depicting zombies. School suspended child for three days after she drew a zombie cafeteria for Halloween art assignment. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Daughter's school contact
Maggie, a third-grade student, received a three-day suspension for drawing a zombie cafeteria.
School's reason for suspension
School claimed Maggie's drawing threatened the school as part of a Halloween art assignment.
Maggie's drawing details
Her drawing featured a zombie behind the counter, blood on walls, and eyes peeking from shadows.
Parent's concern
Parent questioned why Maggie was punished for innocent Halloween art project.
School's safety rationale
School cited recent school shootings by children as young as six to justify strict policies.
Parent's advice request
Parent asked for guidance on appealing suspension and understanding school's stance.
School's response
School advised parent to discuss art project with child and report uncomfortable art to trusted adult.
The big picture
School suspended child for three days after she drew a zombie cafeteria for Halloween art assignment.
