[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpuU37fs1UU&sns=em]Video[/url] [quote][url=http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20130220/NEWS0401/130220049/Calvary-Baptist-suspends-students-YouTube-video] Calvary Baptist Academy will have dozens fewer students this morning when teachers call roll after school officials suspended several for participating in a series of YouTube videos. About 40 students between eighth and 12th grade were suspended Wednesday for their part in one of three videos with students performing the “Harlem Shake.” The videos feature members of the school’s baseball and wrestling teams, as well as a high school English class. School officials say the video is “vulgar” because of the students’ attire and gyrations. “This wasn’t a knee-jerk decision,” assistant principal Kevin Guerrero said. “Myself and the principal as well as the superintendent began meeting yesterday to discuss the videos and any action we should take.” From those meetings, Guerrero said officials determined the videos violated the school’s police regarding the use of social networks and the negative image such videos could have on the school, as well as Calvary Baptist Church. Guerrero declined to say how long the students would be suspended but said school officials were fair and consistent in punishment. “All of these kids are really good kids that made a bad decision,” Guerrero said. “Unfortunately, what they did was very inappropriate, and it’s a no-win situation for all of us.” As of Wednesday night, the videos saw more than 4,000 views and climbing. Calls to students for comment were not returned before press time. Since the school’s decision, Guerrero said several parents expressed their displeasure with the suspension, but officials stand by the punishment. “We understand some parents are upset, and I’ve spoken to several of them who say their child didn’t do as much as another and should have a lesser punishment,” Guerrero said. “That may be a valid point and I understand that, but we determined to stay consistent and hold each student accountable.” Guerrero said his interest lies with protecting the church, and he hopes the suspension will stop other students from creating such videos. “We have to do what’s in the best interest of the church, as well as the students,” he said. “It’s best to learn this lesson now while you’re still in high school than when they are out in the world trying to find a job.”[/url][/quote]