Investigation into"N-Word Passes" given out by some students at Winston Churchill High School

Officials say some students at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac participated in distribution of “N-Word passes” last Friday. An email sent out by the Principal, Brandice C. Heckert revealed that after further investigation, paper passes were given to some students; giving them permission to use the “n-word". In the email that was sent to parents, Heckert also stated, “Behavior that is disrespectful and/or intolerant will not be accepted”. The email also stated that the students involved will face consequences. MCPS public information officials say the term is not tolerated in any of their schools or buildings. Montgomery Community Media (MCM) is the only independent, nonprofit organization providing access to public media (public access television and broadband media) directly to Montgomery County’s over one million residents as well as the resident non-profit organizations, associations and businesses. We engage, educate and empower individuals and the community to express diverse viewpoints. Stay up to date on news in Montgomery County! » Subscribe to MCM here: https://goo.gl/fi9sqQ » Check out MCM for more: https://www.mymcmedia.org Follow MCM on these platforms! » Facebook: https://goo.gl/89YTJN » Twitter:   / mymcmedia   » Instagram: https://goo.gl/BkuFnD For more Montgomery County, Maryland residents can tune to Comcast channels 21 and 995