On Morals and Ethics in School

The issue of morals and ethics being taught in schools, along with religion, is constant controversy.  I believe that certain morales like "Don't steal", "Don't cheat", "Do to others what you would have done unto you", should be taught in school because they apply there.  Don't steal another kids lunch money, Don't cheat on a test, and Don't bully if you wouldn't want someone else bullying you.  They are simple ideals that apply everywhere every day.  Other than that, I feel most morals and ethics should be taught at home and come from the parents first.  It's their job, not the schools, to prepare their child for life outside of school.  But I do feel, if the parents are not taking responsibility and educating their children, then someone else (i.e. a teacher) can step in to try to better prepare them for what lies ahead.  I also believe that respect towards other people and their cultures is important.  There should never be a 6th grader who is more racist than a middle-aged man.  It's not fair to the child because at that age, it would seem like brainwashing by a parent.  But everyone is entitled to a free education and no one should feel like they don't deserve because  a classmate won't stop muttering degrading names under their breath.