Western Pines Dress Code for 2019-2020 School Year All clothing must be size appropriate; neither too short, tight, loose, or revealing of undergarments or skin. Clothing is not to be worn inside out unless directed to do so by administration. Shirts - Polo style or button down dress shirts with collars and sleeves are required - Solid, single color- no plaid, stripes, patterns or images - Official Western Pines school clothing/logos are permissible - T-shirt must have Western Pines logo or have been issued by the school
Pants - Solid, single color- no plaid, stripes, patterns, words or images (Jeans are allowed) - Must be worn at the waist with a belt if needed (no sagging below the waist) - NO holes, frays, or slashes that expose bae skin - Solid-Single color shorts are allowed. Shorts must extend to the knee - Leggings may only be worn under dress code appropriate shorts/skirts - Sweatpants are prohibited Dresses - Solid, single color no patterns or images with Collar-Knee Length Skirts - Solid, single color no patterns or images-Knee Length
Shoes - All shoes must have a closed heel and toe - NO sandals, slippers, flip-flops, or crocs
Jackets/ - Jackets and sweatshirts must be Solid, single color-no images, print or patterns Sweatshirts - NO Writing/Logos are permitted unless it is a Western Pines logo - A dress code appropriate shirt must be worn under the jacket/sweatshirt
Prohibited - Headwear (caps, bandanas) except for documented medical or religious reasons Items - Solid, single color headbands are acceptable - Heavy or excessive jewelry (chains, dog collars, unsafe, weapon related accessories) - Any jewelry deemed potentially disruptive, gang related or dangerous by administration - Items worn around the neck, with the exception of the student ID lanyard, must be worn under the shirt - Mouth pieces or grills - Animal ears & tail - Writing on the body or clothing - Blankets - Balloons or stuffed animals - Sweat material shorts Note: Clothes provided to students as a result of Dress Code violation must be returned by the end of day
Administration reserves the right to make final decisions on any dress code issues that are not listed above Repeated violations will be subject to the district’s code of conduct PARENTS: When buying school clothes, please adhere to the above dress code. Your assistance in implementing this policy will ensure its success. EXCEPTIONS: Any student requiring temporary exemption from the dress code for medical reasons must first present a doctor’s note to the assistant principal for approval. No other exceptions will be permitted.
I, ______, have read and will abide by the dresscode as outlined.
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WESTERN PINES MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR CODE
Western Pines Middle School is a supportive community with an ongoing commitment to academic and personal excellence. Therefore, we agree to conduct ourselves to the highest possible interpretation of the ROAR values as follows:
Respect yourselves and others: o I agree to behave with honor, courtesy, and a regard for the dignity and worth of each individual on campus. o I will be kind and polite to teachers, staff, and fellow students, and respect the privacy of others. o I will work to help my peers be happy and successful at school.
Own your grades and actions: o I will not lie, which is intentionally saying something that is not true. o I will not cheat, which involves any degree of dishonesty in schoolwork, including looking at another student’s work, looking up answers online, or sharing your work with another student. o I will not plagiarize, which is using someone else’s thoughts or words without citing it accurately.
Always be safe everywhere on campus: o I will not tease or bully another person. o I understand that “just fooling around” is never an excuse. o I will tell an adult when I suspect that something is not right. o If I see something, I will say something.
Reach your personal and academic goals: o I will be on time and prepared for class every day. o I will keep a positive attitude and stay open to considering new ideas. o I will take responsibility for my own learning and ask for help when I need it. o I will maintain high standards of moral character, academic achievement, and personal accountability.
I agree to abide by the Western Pines Middle School Honor Code.
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