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The underlying rule regarding free speech in this country applies neither to adults nor to children. This rule, known as the first amendment, refers to congress, and, by extension, other government bodies. Child or adult, it doesn't matter, neither is addressed by the first amendment; it's GOVERNMENT that is prohibited from making rules regarding free speech. Since it's the GOVERNMENT that runs the school to which the pupil goes, the relevant fact is that it's GOVERNMENT which is prohibited from abridging his free speech.

I don’t care who runs the school. A kid doesn’t have the right to talk like a tool in class. As far as I’m concerned a kid should stand up when a teacher enters the room and stand to f-ing attention when he’s being addressed by one, addressing them as ‘sir’ or ‘ma’am’ if and when spoken to.
If he doesn’t like it, he can suck on it until he leaves school. I’m sick of cocky kids who know all their rights but don’t think they have any responsibilities. They need to know that adults call the shots, not them....