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Parents and students may contact the Vice Principal at any time to check for updated citizenship records.

Student Dress Code

One of our important goals as educators is to prepare students for professional and social life outside of school. Learning to dress appropriately in a variety of contexts is an important life skill. It is a mark of maturity, sophistication, self-respect and respect for others, which is especially important in a multicultural environment, such as ACS Athens. Parents and students should consider student attire carefully each morning before students leave for school.

The ACS Athens dress code creates a standard of dignity and signifies that this is a serious learning environment in which proper behaviors are required. All students are expected to dress appropriately. In doing so, students demonstrate that they have respect for themselves, others, the community and the school.

Exceptions are made during evenings, weekends and specific school dress days.
Special circumstances or exceptions for religious or medical reasons will be addressed on an individual basis by the Administration.

Specifically, the ACS dress code outlines the following expectations and seeks to enforce them equally:

• Clothing, tattoos, and accessories must not include words or images that are obscene, offensive, depictive of drugs/alcohol/gangs, or discriminatory towards cultures or individuals.

• Clothing must cover the chest and meet the top of bottoms. If not, shirts must be layered so that this length is met.

• Clothing must completely cover underwear when sitting, standing, or bending.

• Clothing items must be non-transparent.

• Spaghetti straps not allowed.

• Pants must be free of tears above the mid-thigh.

• Biker Shorts: An acceptable length for biker shorts is above the knee 

• Shorts must be worn mid-thigh and free of tears.

• While in class, hoods, caps, and sunglasses must be removed.

• Piercings or jewelry deemed to be a potential health risk or capable of inflicting serious bodily injury, to the student or others, are not allowed.

Consequences

Upon faculty/staff/administration referral, any student who disrespects the dress code will be discreetly asked to report to the Vice Principal’s Office to change and/ or cover up. If necessary parents will be called to bring clothes for the student to change or the student will be sent home to change.

Inappropriate dress is Level 2 misconduct. Logical consequences will be applied.

PE Uniforms

During PE classes, students must wear the ACS Athens PE uniform. This is a matter of hygiene, safety and building school spirit.

Travel Dress Code for Athletic Trips

Because students on team trips act as ambassadors of our school, we have a particular dress code for travel on public conveyances (trains, planes, etc.). ACS Athens athletes, and other team members representing the school on trips, must follow the travel dress code. Chaperones finding students not dressed properly may require students to change into appropriate clothes.

Appropriate dress includes:

• Jacket, dress shirt, tie, dress pants, and dress shoes.

• Dress, skirt, dress pants, blouse, and dress shoes. 

• No blue jeans or denim material, sneakers, hats, sweatshirts or sweatpants are allowed.

At the coach’s or advisor’s discretion, an athletic team or activity group may dress in jeans, athletic shoes, ACS Athens shirt/sweatshirt. This code applies to all group travel on public conveyances and in airports / train stations when traveling to and from a specific city / venue. Students who do not adhere to these rules and regulations will be subject to a Level 2 dress code misconduct.

Displays of Affection

As a matter of self-respect and respect for members of the ACS Athens Community who represent a wide variety of cultural mores, physical displays of affection are not acceptable on campus.

No Smoking Policy

ACS Athens is a non-smoking campus. Smoking, as well as vaping, is prohibited in all areas of the campus at all times. Students reported for smoking or vaping will receive logical consequences as described in Level 4 misconduct. Athletes on Varsity and JV teams who violate the no-smoking policy will be removed from the team.

Theft and Vandalism

All students have the right to a safe and secure school environment. All students are expected to be honorable and to demonstrate respect for others' property and for the school’s facilities and property. Any form of theft or vandalism is unacceptable. Depending on the circumstances, the consequences are outlined in the respective school’s Code of Conduct. Any theft or vandalism incident must be immediately reported to the respective faculty, counselor, or administrator.

Students are reminded that they are responsible for any valuable or personal property that they bring to school. It is required that all personal belongings be locked up in the student’s locker to prevent loss or theft. Keeping valuable or personal property in a backpack or bag left unattended should be avoided.

Student Searches

ACS Athens prioritizes the need to provide all students with a safe atmosphere and an optimal learning environment. Therefore, if there is reasonable suspicion, students may be searched by school Administrators. Student searches are only to occur if there are credible indications that a student has engaged in prohibited conduct. Searches are to be as minimally invasive as possible.

If there is reasonable suspicion, a member of the faculty or staff may escort the student with the backpack, purse or other article to the appropriate administrative office. It is the responsibility of the school’s Administrators to conduct the search.

Gum Chewing

Gum chewing should be avoided in the classrooms and school buildings. It is difficult to clean off certain surfaces, and can also be distracting and disrespectful if chewed in class. Faculty and Staff may ask students to dispose of their gum at their discretion.

Use of Cell Phones on Campus 

Pursuant to Greek Law, students are not allowed to have their cell phones on campus. Electronic devices, other than mobile phones, may be used in the classroom with teacher approval and supervision for instructional purposes. 

The consequences below represent a guideline. The school administration has the right to apply logical consequences at its discretion. 

• 1st Infraction–Loss of mobile phone for the day. The student may pick up their phone at the end of the school day. 

• 2nd Infraction–Loss of mobile phone for the day. The phone will be returned to the student’s parent/guardian. 

• 3rd Infraction–Loss of mobile phone for the day. The phone will be returned to the student’s parent guardian. The student will lose privileges, such as a field trip, and will also reflect at home. 

• 4th Infraction–Loss of mobile phone for the day. The phone will be returned to the student’s parent guardian. A meeting will be scheduled with the family to discuss possible change in the school environment. 

If a student uses any electronic device to capture video and/or sound, take photos, and/or post to the Internet,  the following consequences will apply: 

• 1st Infraction– A meeting will be scheduled with the family to discuss possible changes in the school environment. 

Possession of Personal Electronic Devices (Other Than Cell Phones).

A personal electronic device includes, but is not limited to, tablets,  laptops, smart watches, and calculators. Students are not permitted to use any type of electronic devices during class time or breaks within the classroom, except with permission from the faculty. 

Parent(s) or guardian(s), who need to contact a child during the school day, must do so by phoning the Vice Principal's office at 2106070404 or the Principal's office at 2106070222.