UPDATES TO DRESS CODE AND CELL PHONE REGULATIONS

The purpose of these regulations is to provide an environment that:

• Is conducive to learning
• Does not compromise the safety of any students or staff
• Does not attract an unusual amount of attention away from instruction and learning. 

DRESS CODE REGULATIONS

The following may not be worn at school:

• Hats, toboggans, hoods, other head coverings 
• Outerwear Backpacks/large bags 
• clothing that is unduly revealing or extremely tight-fitting
• Pants or shorts w/ holes or slits above the mid-thigh revealing any part of the pelvic or groin area 
• Pajama bottoms, pajama tops, and/or slippers
• Tights w/o dress, sweater, or top that covers them to the mid-thigh
• Clothing that does not cover the pelvis, groin, or underwear

• Jewelry and accessories (spikes, dog collars, etc.) that are deemed dangerous
• Clothing and/or personal adornments  that depict, imply, or promote profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, violence, weapons, gang activity or gang affiliation, sexually suggestive material, or the use or distribution of illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other harmful products
• Clothing that demeans or promotes sexual harassment or hatred toward an identifiable person or group based on  race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, socio-economic status, or disabling condition
• Clothing or items that are libelous
• Body art, whether permanent or temporary, which would otherwise violate this policy

Possession and Use of Portable Communication Devices (Cell Phones) Regulations

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