Our female teachers are required to wear hose.
Allan
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Judy Owen" <owenj1@DCS.K12TN.NET>
To: <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 12:36 PM
Subject: HIT: Off Topic-Student Dress Code
> I appreciate so much the responses, thank you. Below is a hit. BTW, we
> met yesterday and used much of the information I gathered from this group.
> I chuckled to myself when the issue of students and flip flops came up
> because a young teacher on the staff wanted to know if that meant teachers
> could not wear flipflops. Isn't it interesting how things have changed, I
> remember when hose, heels, and dresses were what we wore and how exciting
> it was when we were permitted to wear "pant suits", not pants and a top,
> but a two piece outfit. Some of what I see teachers wear is entirely too
> casual, in my opinion.
>
>
> ***
> Our dress code is pretty simple: no bare midriffs, no spaghetti straps, no
> see-thru tops, no hats in the building, no advertising illegal substances.
> If a teacher thinks something is inappropriate the student is sent to the
> office for a ruling. Generally, if someone is sent to the office they are
> told to cover up/change the offending item.
>
> ***
> .our girls wear their tops up so their midriff shows, then when
> you send them to discipline, they pull them down and come back saying,
"See
> I told you it is appropriate." They slide it right back up!
> UGH
>
> ***This is what our student handbook says:
> Personal appearance says much about the attitude and behavior of an
> individual. For this reason, appropriate dress and good grooming are very
> important. Students are encouraged to dress comfortably and cleanly.
Since
> the attire of students is important to the overall school image, any
> clothing insignia or saying which is inappropriate for an educational
> environment may not be worn. Students representing CHS in activities,
> events, or competitions are subject to individual dress codes established
by
> the director or coach of the activity.
> Hair styles that create problems of health and sanitation, obstruct
> vision, or are designed to call undue attention to the individual are not
> accepted. Extremes in dress and grooming which would cause disruption in
> classes or school activities will not be permitted. Shorts that are
> designed for dress are acceptable in warm weather, but should not be worn
> during winter months. No biking shorts, short shorts, cutoffs,
see-through
> shirts, backless tops, halter tops, midriff tops, or chains are
acceptable.
> Shoes must always be worn. Students will be asked to return home to make
> necessary changes and will be considered tardy. Coats should not be worn
in
> the classroom unless a teacher gives permission for special circumstances.
> Personal grooming and dress are primarily matters of concern between the
> students and their parents. It becomes a concern of the school, however,
> when grooming and dress patterns create a disruptive influence upon the
> educational program of the school, or when the health or safety of the
> student body is affected. The school board encourages the students to use
> sound judgment in dress and grooming.
> Articles of clothing or decorations that advertise or promote the use of
> tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs may not be worn at school. T-shirts or
> other items of clothing that contain lurid or sexually suggestive
statements
> will not be allowed. Clothing of this type is considered a form of sexual
> harassment and shall be a violation of school policy. Students wearing
> clothing of this type will be asked to change their clothing, cover it or
> remove the item in question. Caps will not be allowed in the classroom at
> anytime during the school day. Repeated offenses will result in
> disciplinary action such as detention or suspension.
>
> ***
>
> We are starting a voluntary optional dress code tomorrow. This came
because
> 2 sophomores petitioned the administration about our current dress code -
> they think the students look sloppy.
>
> Currently- the students wear Kearney blue polos, dress pants, dress shoes,
> belts - both male and female
> no sneaks, boots, sandals, etc.
>
> Starting tomorrow - we are trying (with 10,11,12 grades only)
> dress shirt - buttoned down, tie to neck, dress pants, belt, dress shoes.
> (men)
> dress blouse tucked in or blouse with hem to hipbone worn out, pants or
> skirt, dress shoes, belt, if pants. (females)
>
> no earrings for men, no tats for anyone, no wild hair colors or hairdo
>
> After the month- the student council will meet with the administration and
> determine if this will be the new code. We went with the polo shirts as it
> was a constant fight to get the boys to tuck in the shirt, and pull tie up
> and we fought with the girls about skirt length. Many of the students
> believe it is worth the fight...wish the faculty would get on board as
well.
> (can you tell I am fighting for the new code?).
>
> ***
>
> You are welcome to look at my county's dress code. It was redone
about
> 2 years ago after a brief discussion of uniforms. You can find it at
> http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/web/DressCode.htm
>
> ***
> Last year the MCS school board instituted a student uniform policy.
Pants
> may only be black, blue, navy or tan/khaki. Shirts are white (with a
> collar). Schools may select a second color for a top. No jeans of any
> color.
>
> ***
>
> I think the key in being able to enforce student dress codes is to be
> sure that the dress code isn't too "nitpicky."
>
> Also, who is supposed to enforce the code? What happens to staff
> members if they fail to send a student who is dressed inappropriately to
> the office? Some people (like me) don't notice what kids are wearing.
>
> ***
>
> Dress Code Violation
>
>
>
> Student ________________________________ Date_______________
>
>
> This student is in violation of the Dress Code standards as set forth in
the
> ILHS Student Handbook.
>
> _______Immodest dress, disruptive to the learning process
>
> _______Hat, hood or head covering worn in school
>
> _______Clothing displaying inappropriate words or pictures ("alcoholic
> beverages or other drugs, violence, obscenities or overt/covert sexual
> reference" ILHS Student Handbook)
>
> _______Shorts/skirts above the mid-thigh
>
> _______Other
>
>
>
>
Explanation_________________________________________________________________
>
____________________________________________________________________________
> _____________________________
>
>
>
> Referring Teacher:_____________________________________________
>
>
>
> I have corrected the violation and I understand that this referral for a
> dress code noncompliance is my:
>
> ______ 1st Warning only
>
> ______ 2nd Violation (Detention)
>
> ______ Further disciplinary consequence will be scheduled
>
>
>
> _____________________ ______________________
> _____________________
>
> Student Signature Administrative Signature
> Date
>
>
> ***
> Our dress code works very well:
> Boys must wear shirts that button down front with ties, dress pants with
> belt, dress shoes and socks. No logos on shirts or sweaters (except for
some
> small unobtrusive ones), plain sweaters. They may wear school sweater
during
> winter. From Aug. to Oct. 1 and from May 1 to end of school, they may
wear
> polo type shirts and cotton pants with belts. On Dress Down Days, they
may
> wear school t-shirts/sweatshirts and casual pants but no jeans. Sport
shoes
> are not permitted.
> We have one day that is an exception to the above: on our annual Cardinal
> Walk and Circus Day (This is a day in May when students walk three miles
to
> raise money for our scholarship funds by soliciting pledges for each mile
> walked. We also that day have games and music). On this day they may wear
> t-shirts and shorts and sport shoes.
>
> At no time are any offensive or suggestive designs ever allowed.
>
> Boys must have hair above the collar in a conservative haircut, no hair
dye,
> no visible tattoos, no jewelry except class rings. Also, pants must be at
> waist - no low-riders.
>
> We are a private, all boys college prep grades 9-12.
>
> ***
>
> Judy Owen, Librarian
> Dyersburg Intermediate School
> Dyersburg, TN
> owenj1@dcs.k12tn.net
>
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