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UNDERSTANDING DRESS CODE

UNDERSTANDING DRESS CODE. A PARENT’S GUIDE TO INTERPRETATION & ENFORCEMENT. Importance of a student dress code. A dress code promotes a more serious school atmosphere which emphasizes academics and promotes good behavior .

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UNDERSTANDING DRESS CODE

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  1. UNDERSTANDING DRESS CODE A PARENT’S GUIDE TO INTERPRETATION & ENFORCEMENT

  2. Importance of a student dress code • A dress code promotes a more serious school atmosphere which emphasizes academics and promotes good behavior. • Dress codes have proven to increase student achievement by reducing potential distractions in the classroom. • Dress codes in school settings reduce social conflict and peer pressure that may be associated with appearance.  • Studies indicate that a school dress code can reduces the prevalence of certain behaviors which are often expressed through wardrobe such as violence or promiscuity.  • As opposed to uniforms, dress codes still allow students to wear what they want which leaves students with a sense of choice and expression.

  3. Enforcement guidelines • Staff will use the 3 D’s – Discreet, Diplomatic, Detailed • 1st offense – lunch detention/All others – 2 demerits • The student will be given a chance to remedy the situation for the remainder of the day after they receive the consequence (ex. put on jacket) • If no remedy exists, the student will be sent to the office loaner scrubs for remainder of day

  4. Rules of thumb • Shorts/skirts must be appropriate in length and come down to the tip of the middle finger OR at least 6” above the knee • Leggings/yoga pants may only be worn if accompanied by a top of sufficient length that it adheres to the same guidelines as a skirt • No visible cleavage or butt cheeks • Covered shoulders necessary • No spaghetti straps or tanks

  5. No cut-offs • More than 6” above knee • Shoulders not covered • Distracting

  6. Butt checks not covered • No cut-offs • No midriff tops

  7. No spaghetti straps • No tank tops regardless of strap width

  8. Tank tops are not acceptable for either guys or gals

  9. No tank tops • Pants too tight

  10. Yoga pants with tops that do not come down to the tip of the middle finger or 6” above the knee just as a skirt should

  11. No tank tops • No bare shoulders • No low necklines or exposed cleavage

  12. No tank tops • No bare shoulders • No visible bra straps or lace • No shorts shorter than 6” above knee or down to the tip of the middle finger

  13. Be PRO-ACTIVE ABOUT DRESS CODE • Take time to discuss dress code with your child and emphasize your support of school policies • Try to catch violations at home so the potential embarrassment of being cited for a dress code violation at school can be avoided • When in doubt, play it safe • Call the school office if you have any questions on dress code terms and policies

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