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348 STUDENT DRE=
SS AND
GROOMING
The Board of Education expects student dress and gro= oming to reflect high standards of personal conduct so that each student’s attire promotes a positive, safe and healthy atmosphere in the school. Student dress may not present a he= alth or safety hazard, violate municipal or state law or present a potential for disruption to the instructional program.&n= bsp; Students are expected to know, dress, and attend to grooming within = the limits of cleanliness and decency. Cleanliness of apparel and personal hygiene are strongly encouraged = for the benefit of all students attending Lake Arthur Municipal Schools.
Attire or accessories which advertise, display or pr=
omote
any drug, including alcohol or
tobacco, sexual activity, violence, disrespect and/or bigotry towards any
individual or group are not acceptable.&nb=
sp;
Unacceptable clothing and accessories include, but are not limited t=
o,
gang-related attire, excessively tight or revealing clothes, short shorts, =
bare midriff, low-cut and/or off the shoulder blouses,
spiked jewelry, chains, belts with more than two (2) inches excess. “Sagging”, or the wear=
ing of
the pants below the waist and/or in a manner that allows underwear or bare =
skin
to show, and “bagging”, or the wearing of excessively baggy pan=
ts
with low hanging crotches are prohibited.&=
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As a matter of common courtesy and respect, hats/caps are not to be =
worn
while inside buildings except when there are specific
instructional, safety, religious, or medical reasons.
Schools may customize their individual dress codes a=
nd
grooming standards to address the needs and standards of their communities =
and
neighborhoods through use of a process which ensures input from students,
parents, faculty and staff of the school and other interested community
members. Students and their
parents/guardian(s) have the responsibility to be aware of the school speci=
fic
dress codes and grooming standards and to conform to those requirements.
Students enrolled in physical education class will h= ave a suitable change of clothing for physical activity, including approved athle= tic shoes.
When in the judgment of the principal and/or his/her designee, a student’s appearance or mode of dress is distractive, disrupts the educational process, or constitutes a threat to his/her health= or safety, the student shall be required to make requested modifications. If necessary, the administration is authorized to add, delete, or modify dress and grooming regulations within = the scope of this policy.
This policy should be reviewed periodically with par=
ents,
teachers, and student group representatives to enlist their support and
encourage pride and good taste.
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October 10, 2006 |
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