This lesson explores the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures through the lens of "School Searches." The 4th Amendment protects against UNREASONABLE searches and seizures.After completing the Ranking activity, create a 1-2 sentence statement about what you believe about what would qualify as a "reasonable expectation of privacy. Students in US public schools have the Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches. Debates over the scope of unreasonable searches and seizures sparked the American Revolution as we'll learn in a moment. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. Expectation in the lockers. The search for cigarettes uncovered evidence of drug activity held admissible in a prosecution under the juvenile laws. CSU argued that students have different Fourth Amendment rights in a school setting given the unique custodial relationship that exists. LaGuardia High School is the premiere high school for Arts and Academic education in the United States.