5132 - Student Dress Code

5132

Students

Student Dress Code

The Windsor Locks Board of Education, administration and school staff are dedicated to the students and their education. The Board feels it is right and proper to set certain standards of attire and appearance in the interest of maintaining a safe, healthful and positive educational atmosphere. No attire, therefore, should be disruptive to the focus on teaching and learning. No attire should put students’ health or safety at risk. The responsibility for student dress and general appearance shall rest with individual students and their parents/guardians. However, the Board of Education requires students to attend school in appropriate dress that meets health and safety standards and does not interfere with the learning process. The Board also reserves the right to require specific clothing, footwear, and safety equipment for the protection of students in specialized programs such as home economics, art, physical education, vocational agriculture, education technology and science.

Students who represent the school/district in a voluntary activity may be required to conform to dress and grooming standards and may be denied the opportunity to participate if those standards are not met.

The Superintendent of Schools and other designated administrative personnel shall have the authority to require a student to change his/her attire should it be deemed inappropriate according to the following guidelines.

The Windsor Locks Board of Education encourages students to dress in a manner that reflects pride in and respect for themselves, their school and their community.

Policy adopted: March 28, 2013 WINDSOR LOCKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Windsor Locks, Connecticut

5132R(a)

Students

Student Dress Code Guidelines

The following serves as a guideline of restricted articles of clothing and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

1. Apparel which presents a safety hazard (spiked or studded bracelets, oversized and/or multi-finger rings, oversized belt buckles, chains or any other article of attire with spikes or studs attached).

2. Apparel or accessories that depict logos or have sexual connotation, depict violence, promote illegal drugs, tobacco products or alcohol or use inappropriate language (examples: “Co-ed Naked” and “Marlboro” shirts, Dodgers Suck).

3. See-through clothing.

4, Pants, jeans, shirts, blouses and/or torn or slashed clothing, including apparel revealing the abdomen, chest or any undergarments.

a. No bare midriffs.

b. No underwear worn as outerwear or visible.

c. No spaghetti straps.

d. No halter tops.

e. No strapless tops.

5. Sunglasses (unless medically required per physician’s written order).

6. Apparel, which promotes discrimination to groups of people, based on religion, race, ethnicity, gender or a handicap.

7. Articles of clothing or accessories signifying gang affiliation.

8. Footwear which mars/damages floors or is a safety hazard.

a. No platform heels.

b. No unlaced shoes or boots of any kind.

9. Pants, shorts, skirts, etc., which when standing, fall above mid-thigh.

10. Coats, jackets, hoods, or other apparel, which are normally worn out of doors.

11. Hats, headwear, kerchiefs, scarves, caps, hoods, etc. shall not be worn in school.

12. Additional clothing requirements may be necessary for certain classes or activities as a safety measure (i.e., Science, Physical Education, Technology Education).

During the school day the use of pagers and cell phones is not allowed without the prior permission of the school Principal or Superintendent of Schools. Camera cell phones are prohibited.

In any instance in which there appears to be a question, the administration reserves the right to make final judgment. Failure to comply with any of the listed articles will result in administrative disciplinary action.

Nothing in these regulations is intended to intrude upon the constitutional or statutory rights of any student, as long as, in the exercise of these rights, students do not create a threat to the good order of the school or cause the disruption of any recognized school function.

The exercise of such rights by students must be consistent with the public purposes for which the public schools have been established.

Appeal Process

Decisions made by the school administration regarding appropriate dress may be appealed in writing to the Superintendent of Schools on the basis that the decision:

1. Results in undue hardship;

2. Is inappropriate due to a medical condition (as verified by written statement of physician or health care provider.);

3. Violates the student’s right to free speech or exercise of religious beliefs, while not disruptive to school functions; or

4. Is not consistent with this regulation.

The decision of the Superintendent of Schools is final.

Regulation approved: March 28, 2013 WINDSOR LOCKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Windsor Locks, Connecticut