Flag Duty at Reece Academy

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At Reece Academy, it is never too early to learn about the importance of our state and national flags. Teaching students flag etiquette is a part of Aldine ISD’s character education program that Reece Academy has implemented.

Dennis Carter, visual arts teacher at Reece Academy, and a couple of his students report for duty daily to raise and lower the school’s flags.

Flag etiquette is important because it teaches the children citizenship and respect for their nation and state. The students have learned the rules for handling and displaying the flags. For example, they know the flags are never to touch the ground and that the flags are not toys to be played with. They also have learned proper ways to display the flags.

“Having the opportunity to come out with the kids and teach them about flag etiquette is fun for me and for them,” said Carter.