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The problem with allowing expression of religion via crosses on your neck, or a t-shirt or a prayer is that it calls for expression of theological or philosophical expression by all. If you allow the cross, then you must allow the swastika. Which I am sure most would be against allowing. But they are both an expression of a philosophy/ideal. This also would mean Muslim head wear would not be allowed (this is the part that conflicts me). We should not have overt political expression in public schools, because it can cause unrest as is evidenced by the varying opinions in this post.
Public schools should have fairly strict dress codes, with no political, theological or philosophical expression occurring. If you want to say a silent individual prayer before you eat, then go for it. But group prayers done in the cafeteria is too much in my eyes because it is an overt display of religion which I think is inappropriate in school. School is for learning, and I think that all of these religions should be discussed in social sciences classes, as it was in my public high school. Done, of course, in a neutral manner.
Take all religious expression out of it and practice your religion at home.
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