I. Students are expected to adhere to uniform policies as developed
by the school and approved by the Board of Education.
A student may request exemption from a school’s prescribed dress plan by
making the request for exemption to the school principal. Appropriate
documentation must accompany the request.
A. Medical exemptions require a
doctor’s note that states, in specific terms, the clothing that cannot
be worn.
B. Religious exemptions require a copy of applicable doctrine or note
from an official of the religion with which the student is affiliated.
II. If a student refuses to adhere to an established uniform dress
policy and does not claim any of the exemptions stated above the school
will take the following steps as appropriate:
A. First Offense
Notify student of specific violation and request a change of clothing from
the parent. A general letter outlining appropriate uniform dress will be
sent at this time. Student will be given two days to comply. School should
determine if there is a valid need for financial assistance that prevents
compliance with uniform policy.
B. Second Offense
Parent contact with a request for a change of clothing for the student.
The school will provide a temporary change of clothing that complies with
stated policies, if needed. A Disciplinary Hearing will be conducted for
non-compliance with the policy.
1. Strikes will be given.
2. First consequence – ISS up to 2 days.
3. Parents may appeal the ISS decision by following the appeals procedures
outline in the Code of Conduct.
C. Subsequence Offenses
Parent contact with a request for a change of clothing for the student.
The school will provide a temporary change of clothing that complies with
stated policies, if needed. A Disciplinary Hearing will be conducted for
non-compliance with policy.
1. Consequences – ISS up to 2 days.
2. Parents may appeal the ISS decision by following the appeals procedures
outlined in the Code of Conduct.
III. Parents of Students who do not meet any of the exemptions, but
refuse to cooperate with the policy will be requested to meet with the
principal and to write a letter explaining their reason for
non-compliance. Principals will reinforce the value of the policy and the
need for complete cooperation.
WE CANNOT ALLOW ANY STUDENT TO DRESS IN A MANNER WHICH DISTRACTS OTHERS
FROM LEARNING, IS OFFENSIVE TO OTHERS, OR VIOLATES HEALTH OR SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS.
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