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Painesville City Local Schools Academically Dressed Policy Presentation to the Painesville City Local Schools Board of Education December 8, 2008, 7:00 PM. History. 2002 – St. Clair opens as Choice School with AD Dress Code
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Painesville City Local Schools Academically Dressed PolicyPresentation to the Painesville City Local Schools Board of EducationDecember 8, 2008, 7:00 PM
History • 2002 – St. Clair opens as Choice School with AD Dress Code • 2006 - Survey and parent meetings to discuss expanding AD Policy to elementary buildings – favorable response • 2007- Chestnut Elementary opens with AD Policy – parent survey shows positive response • 2008 – Elm Street, Maple Elementaries and Heritage Middle open with AD Policy • 2008 – Parent survey shows overwhelming support of AD Policy.
Shirts - Polo Style, Dress Shirts, Turtlenecks Colors – Red, White, Navy BlueLight Blue,Black Pants, Skirts, Shorts, Capri's, Jumpers Colors – Black,Khaki,Navy Blue Low Heel, Closed Toe And Heel Shoes Belts – Grade 3-8 The Basics
Pants, Skirts, Shorts and Jumpers • Khaki, black or navy blue traditional flat front or pleated style pant is allowed. Corduroy and Capri pants are permitted in appropriate color and style • Garments must be appropriately sized and worn at the waist. • Skirt, skort or shorts - must extend to the top of the knee or below • Some pant styles not allowed: cargo, carpenter, painter, jeans, sweats
Outerwear • Only small district logos and approved colors are allowed for pullover sweatshirts. No Hoodies • Sweaters and vest– approved colors over approved shirts
Survey Results • Survey Comments • Building Concerns
Changes • Recommend Changes to Currents Code
Why a Dress Code? • To improve academic focus and the learning environment • To build self-esteem • To reduce racial and ethnic tensions • To bridge the socio-economic differences among students • To promote positive behavior • To enhance school safety • To strengthen chances for success