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Just so I understand properly, you are being barred from attending class until you agree to no longer walkout of class in support of your principles? ๐ค
Anyway, my (very limited) understanding of First Amendment protections for high school students is that they exist, but are not as strong as for college students or adults generally. The relevant landmark decision is from Tinker vs Des Moines, which basically says the administration can indeed infringe on students' First Amendment rights if the exercise of those rights results in a "substantial disruption." I imagine how difficult or easy it is for the administration to argue that a planned walkout results in a "substantial disruption" varies regionally, but is probably easier now in the current environment than it ever has been historically. That said, the case also did assert that "silent" protests like the wearing of armbands is not a "substantial disruption," so perhaps there are still things you can pursue without fear of persecution.
Either way, I would like to echo the sentiments of respect and admiration for you and all you have done already, sympathy for what you have and had to endure, and hope for you now and in the future.