In accordance with board policy and the Education Code 35183, 35183.5, 48907, 49066 and Code of Regulations Title 5, 302 both students and staff of the school campus have the constitutional right to be safe and secure in their schools. Students will come to school having paid proper attention to their personal cleanliness and neatness of dress.
Dress Code Policy:
A student may not attend classes in a manner which:
- Creates a safety hazard
- Distracts from learning
- Disrupts any school activity
Dress Code Guidelines:
The following are NOT permitted on campus:
- Dresses and shorts which are shorter than mid-thigh.
- Spaghetti straps (no straps smaller than 2" or the width of a credit card) or halter tops.
- Clothing or accessories which are provocative ( no bare midriff, off the shoulder, low cut tops or pants)
- Clothing or accessories which identify a student with non-school clubs, profanity, obscenity, reference to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gangs (excessive color) or prison culture by style, name or insignia.
- Attire with writing that degrades individuals or groups.
- Body piercing that creates a safety hazard. (Moderate-sized earrings are acceptable.)
- Spiked jewelry or wallet chains.
- Platform shoes or high heels over 2.5 inches high.
- Sandals, flip-flops, shoes that don't cover the heel or open-toed shoes (these are a violation of the State Education Code).
- Bandannas, hairnets, head bands, and dew rags.
- Athletic wear including wind suits, jerseys jogging shorts, gym shorts, and sweat pants unless they have the school name on them and they are not the student's gym clothes.
- No house slippers or pajamas.
Additional Dress Code Guidelines and Procedures:
- No underwear or under garments may be seen at any time.
- Tops must completely cover the midriff area at all times and be long enough to tuck into the pants.
- Shoelaces must be tied.
- Sunglasses or hats may not be worn in the school, but may be worn outside to protect the eyes from the sun. (According to the Education Code 35183.5)
Dress code guidelines will be honored at school events including dances. Modesty and good taste are expected at school and all school events.
Consequences:
1st Offense:
The student is warned and the parent is contacted by the
school to bring the student a change of clothes before the student is allowed to attend class.
2nd Offense:
The parent is contacted by the school and the student is picked up from school and suspended for the rest of the day according to Education Code 48900 (k).
3rd Offense:
The student is suspended and faces a possible recommendation of transfer to an alternative school or placement.
(Please note: Serious single or first-time offenses may result in immediate suspension.)
Responsibilities:
Parents have the responsibility to see that students are dressed properly for school. School personnel are responsible for maintaining and enforcing an appropriate dress code conducive to learning.
These guidelines are designed to help reduce potential problems on campus and provide a positive learning environment. Thank you for your attention and cooperation regarding these matters.
The school dress code and consequences will be in effect the first day of school, September 8th, 2005.
If you have questions, please contact a Dean at x154 or x159.
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