WEMS DRESS CODE The goal of our dress code is the same as all our policies: to promote the smooth, orderly operation of the school day. In general, our dress code is designed to promote modesty and avoid unnecessary distractions. We understand that current fashion trends do not make maintaining these guidelines any easier, but we trust that parents and students will work with us and adhere to these policies: Shirts must have a sleeve covering at least a portion of the shoulder, must completely cover the midriff area, and may not be inappropriately low-cut. A student should be able to place their thumb and index finger across their clavicle and have their hand cover all exposed skin; any exposed skin below the hand means the shirt is too low-cut. Pants must be worn at the waist and must remain there constantly through normal activity, without having to be held up by the hands. If the pants do not remain securely at the waist then a belt will be required. Absolutely no “sagging” is allowed. Pants may also have no open tears or open holes above the knee in which skin, pockets, or other clothing is visible. Underwear/undergarments shall not be visible at any time. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must reach no less than three inches above the knee. No exceptions will be made for wearing material under the clothes. Student’s heads will be uncovered in the building. Hooded garments may be worn, but hoods are not to cover a student’s head when inside the building. No caps, scarves, other headdress are allowed unless prescribed by a doctor. Also: No see-through fabrics or extremely tight clothing. Pajamas are not to be worn at school. This includes house shoes or slippers. Heavy, thick, or down jackets or vests should be left in lockers. Thin, lightweight jackets may be worn in classroom with teacher approval. No sunglasses unless a doctor’s note is on hand that allows a student to wear the glasses for a medical reason. No distracting or inappropriate jewelry such as dog collars, bicycle chains, large earrings, grills, etc.. No visible body piercing other than the ears. No distracting or inappropriate writing on clothing or body is permitted. This includes sexual references, profanity, and alcohol/drug references. No distracting hairstyles such as extreme Mohawks or any other unusual hairstyle or unnatural and/or distracting hair color as determined by the administration. No clothing or accessories depicting or promoting racial, sexual, vulgar, or provocative messages, pictures, or symbols, including rebel flags, drugs/alcohol/tobacco or gangs. THIS DRESS CODE IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION’S DRESS CODE. DRESS CODE VIOLATION POLICY 1st OFFENSE: There are two options (A and B below). A.) If the violation is correctable, the student must immediately correct the violation. Disciplinary action: Student warned, incident documented. B.) If the violation is not correctable, the parent/guardian of the student must bring an appropriate garment to the school; until the parent/guardian arrives, the students will be referred to ALC where he/she must comply with the ALC rules and complete any assignments from the ALC teacher. Once the proper garments arrives, the student will put it on and resume his/her regular schedule. Disciplinary action: Student warned, incident documented. 2ND OFFENSE: A.) If the violation is correctable: the same procedure as noted in the 1st offense, section A. Disciplinary action: Student assigned to Isolated lunch for one (1) day. B.) If the violation is not correctable: the same procedure as noted in the 1st offense, section B. Disciplinary action: Student assigned to ALC for one (1) day. 3rd OFFENSE: A.) If the violation is correctable: the same procedure as noted in the 1st offense, section A. Disciplinary action: Student assigned to Isolated lunch for two (2) days. B.) If the violation is not correctable: the same procedure as noted in the 1st offense, section B. Disciplinary action: Student assigned to ALC. 4th OFFENSE and beyond: The student will receive discipline as determined by an administrator. .