Dress Code A school dress code is only

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Dress Code A school dress code is only as effective and fair as its

Dress Code A school dress code is only as effective and fair as its enforcement. Historically school dress codes have been written and enforced inconsistently.

Enforcement should be consistent

Enforcement should be consistent

Enforcing the Dress Code with Dignity ◦ In homeroom (and all classes): check students

Enforcing the Dress Code with Dignity ◦ In homeroom (and all classes): check students attire ◦ If an infraction is found, give student a pass (school generated) ◦ Document the infraction in the One Notebook ◦ Those with repeat violations will have progressive disciplinary action

Long Term Solutions ◦ Reinforced at the beginning of each year (Freshman day, letter

Long Term Solutions ◦ Reinforced at the beginning of each year (Freshman day, letter home, Back to School Night, all call) ◦ Student advocates ◦ Professionalism not modesty ◦ Reward for schoolwide compliance ◦ Adjust vision statement: “self-respect” ◦ Fashion show (video streamed during first day of school during planner discussion)

HCPS Dress Code ◦ Clothing – Clothing worn in such a manner so as

HCPS Dress Code ◦ Clothing – Clothing worn in such a manner so as to reveal undergarments or bare skin between the upper chest and mid-thigh is not permitted. ∙ Skirts, dresses and shorts must be no shorter than the student’s longest fingertip when the student’s hands are held at his/her side. ∙ Pants shall be secured at the waist; must not touch or drag on the ground; must not reveal undergarments or bare skin while sitting or bending; must not have any holes or tears above the knee; the crotch of the pants shall be no longer than the student’s longest fingertip when the student’s hands are held at his/her side; and the bottom of the pants must be no wider than the length of the wearer’s shoes. • Outerwear – It is a general expectation that outer garments, including, but not limited to, lightweight jackets, hats, etc. are not to be worn during the school day. These items are to be stored in lockers. ∙ Principals will have the discretion to permit students to wear outerwear in the school building when conditions warrant this. ∙ Headwear, including, but not limited to, hats, visors, doo rags, sweatbands, and bandannas, is not to be worn inside school buildings during the school day.