Owen J. Roberts School District reserves the right to prohibit any mode of dress/jewelry/hair style that is beyond current community/school accepted standards or in any manner jeopardizing to the health, welfare or safety of a student or other students. Any clothing judged to be a disruptive influence in class, or interfering with the educational rights of others, is considered improper dress. Certain types of clothing and hairstyles may be required for physical education classes or for extracurricular activities such as band, athletics, etc.
The following rules and procedures have been developed in respect to the Board Policy #221 regarding student dress and grooming. However, solutions to situations not specifically covered are the responsibility of building level administrators. Appropriate decisions will be made based on the intent and spirit of Board Policy. Students and parents are expected to exercise careful judgment in the selection of appropriate attire for school.
● Clothing and accessories are not permitted if they:
Have sexually suggestive writing/pictures
Advocate violence o Advertise or promote the use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs
Have double meaning wording or obscene language
Are disrespectful or offensive to others
● Footwear: Shoes must be worn at all times. Any shoe that poses a safety hazard is not permitted. Certain types of footwear may be required for physical education or lab/shop settings for protective purposes.
● Jewelry: Any jewelry that could cause injury or constitute a hazard is not permitted.
● Head Wear: Hats, hoods, sunglasses and visors are not permitted. All headwear must be removed upon entry to the building and stored out of sight (locker/book bag etc.) until the final bell indicating the end of the school day. Religious dress is excluded from this policy.
● Health and Hygiene: Any apparel that is judged to be unhealthy or unsanitary (e.g., clothing that is dirty and/or gives off a foul odor) is not permitted. Each student is expected to maintain good personal hygiene.
Discipline
● Failure to comply with the dress code will result in the following consequences:
At the principal's discretion, the student will be retained in the office until student/professional staff/parent/guardian provides a proper change of clothing.
Inappropriate headwear, accessories, etc. will be confiscated and submitted to the Main Office. The student’s parent may retrieve the item at their convenience.