Character Counts Zero Tolerance Dress code

1. Lincoln Elementary Character Counts Zero Tolerance Dress code

2. Character Counts • Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country Trustworthiness • Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements Respect • Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Set a good example for others Responsibility

3. Character Counts • Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly Fairness • Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need Caring • Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer Citizenship

4. Zero Tolerance The BIG 5 • Possession of a firearm • Possession of an explosive device • Sale of a controlled substance • Brandishing a knife in a threatening manner • Committed or attempted to commit a sexual battery

5. The not so big 5 • Cell phones • Rough play on the playground • Bullying • Defiance • Fighting

6. What to do when… • Put up your STOP sign • Tell the person who is bothering you what it is that you are asking them to STOP, be very DIRECT • Please stop ____________, it is really bothering me. • If the behavior does not stop go tell an adult immediately

7. Dress Code Being reviewed for your SUPPORT 

8. Dress Code The first dress code check should be done at home. If you are found to be out of dress code you will be cited in the office and have to sit out of your recesses while you are out of dress code. There will be no phone calls home. Dress code will be enforced at all school functions.

9. Dress Code – HAIR do’s and don'ts Do Don’t Don’t have two toned colored hair Do have a natural color of hair. Do (Boys) have the proper length of hair Don’t(Boys) Have hair past your eyebrows, or earlobes. Don’t let hair go past mid-way on collared shirts

10. Dress Code – Shorts do’s and don'ts Do Don’t Don’t wear shorts that are shorter than 6 inches above the knee Wear shorts that fall within 6 inches from the knee (not to exceed mid-thigh) Don’t wear leggings under shorts that are not in dress code (Leggings don’t count as pants) Don’t wear athletic shorts

11. Dress Code – skirts do’s and don'ts Do Don’t Don’t wear skirts that are more than 4 inches from the knee Wear skirts that are 4 inches from the knee or less Don’t wear leggings or jeans under a skirt that is more than four inches from the knee (Leggings don’t count as pants)

12. Dress Code – Shirts do’s and don'ts Do Don’t (Boys) Shirts must have capped sleeves, open or unbuttoned shirts must have a t-shirt underneath. (Girls) wear “Lasagna Noodle” (2 inches) straps on tank tops (Boys) Don’t wear tanks tops (Girls) Don’t wear a midriff shirt , even when your hands are raised Wear shirts that fit correctly (Girls) Don’t double tank tops to create a total of 2 inches (this is not addition).This does not meet the dress code

13. Dress Code – Shirts do’s and don'ts Don’t: “Any apparel determined to by District personnel to be too revealing is not acceptable.” “See through, (lace inserts) off the shoulder and low cut tops are not acceptable.”

14. Dress Code – Slogans and Military do’s and don'ts Do Don’t Don’t wear camouflage or military clothing. Non-military camouflage attire (i.e. blue or pink) is acceptable. Wear college logos Don’t wear the bulldog logo or picture Don’t wear professional sports logo Don’t wear Frayed or Holes of any kind

15. Dress Code – Shoes do’s and don'ts Do Don’t Wear shoes at all times Don’t wear steel-toed boots Wear shoes with rubber or leather soles Don’t wear shoes that are plastic or gel shoes Wear shoes that have a strap on the arch and the heel Don’t wear shoes commonly called “flip flops”

16. Random Dress Code Checks • Will be conducted: a. To maintain our commitment of honoring our policies. b. To be fair and respectful to all Lincoln students. An adult, at any time, can refer a student to the office for a dress code check.

17. Dress Code Consequences • The student will discuss the violation with the administration and the student is issued a written warning. • 1st Violation • 2nd Violation • The student will receive Responsibility Center. • 3rdViolation • The student will receive after school detention. • 4thViolation • There will be a conference with the student, the parents and the school administration about the habitual dress code infractions. • The student will be suspended for one day and referred to SSSA and will not be allowed back on campus until Lincoln receives notification from SSSA that the student is now currently in dress code. • 5thViolation

18. Our student body has been doing AWESOME! Lets keep it going! Lincoln Lions roar with PRIDE!!!