1) Be sure that the school is observing the Day of Silence and is allowing students to remain silent throughout the day. Many school officials will say that they are not “sponsoring” the event but by allowing students to remain silent, they are most certainly allowing the event to occur which will disrupt the learning experience for all students during the day.

2) Be sure of the date that the Day of Silence is planned for the school. The national date is Friday, April 25th but some schools may choose to do it on another date.

3) Inform the school principal and your child’s teachers of your intention to keep your son or daughter home on that date and explain why. Click here for a sample letter we found from the American Family Association. Don’t just call in to say your child is sick. You have every right to protest this politicization of our schools by gay & lesbian activist organizations.

Participating High Schools in Alaska