DRESS CODE (new) 2011-2012:
SOME POSITIVE REASONS FOR HAVING THIS DRESS CODE ARE:
· Increased school safety and security
· An improved climate for learning
· Upholding of modesty standards
· Improved student behavior
· Eliminates "label competition"
· Economical
· Encourages a high level of program participation
DRESS CODE CLOTHING MUST BE OF APPROPRIATE SIZE (NO EXCESSIVE TIGHTNESS OR
BAGGING) AND MEET THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
SHIRT:
· Traditional polo style collared shirt in a solid color (solid color means no secondary color is present on the shirt i.e. no trim or stripes); no see-through white shirts
· No sleeveless shirts; appropriate sleeve length includes short (mid bicep), ¾ or longer sleeves
· Shirt must cover midriff (even when arms are raised)
· Quarter size ($.25) or smaller insignia/label on front of shirt acceptable
· Polo shirt will be required to have all buttons fastened at all times except for the top two buttons
· Solid colored turtlenecks, tanks, and long or short sleeved tees may be worn under solid colored polo shirt for warmth; no writing or secondary color may show on any of these items
· Solid colored sweaters, cardigans, and sweatshirts (no writing, logos or secondary color) may be worn over solid colored polo shirt in the classroom.
·K-6th grade students may wear solid colored sweatshirts outside the classroom with writing, logos, or secondary colors as long as the sweatshirt is worn over a solid colored polo shirt. Writing, logos, or colors may not be offensive as determined by the administrator.
·Secondary students may wear sweatshirts with writing, logos, or secondary colors in the classroom as long as they are not distracting, disruptive, or offensive in any manner as determined by the administrator.
·11th and 12th grade students may wear, as an example of professional dress, solid color button up dress shirts as long as they are not distracting, disruptive, or offensive in any manner as determined by the administrator.
SLACKS:
· Solid color; no denim, no stretch or stirrup pants, no sweat pants
· Must be worn at the waistline
· Capri pants are allowed
SHORTS/SKORTS/SKIRTS/JUMPERS
· Solid color; no denim, no sweats or athletic shorts
· Shorts, skorts, and skirts must be worn at the waistline
· Length: skirts, jumpers, shorts, and skorts must be to the top of knee or longer
SOCKS/SHOES:
· No roller shoes allowed; shoe heels should not exceed two inches for safety reasons; sandals are acceptable, weather permitting; no backless sandals/shoes allowed-includes clogs, flip flops, etc.; shoes must be conducive to all school activities
· Tennis shoes must be worn on P.E. days
DRESS CODE GUIDELINES:
1. Students should have a neat, clean and well groomed appearance.
2. Clothing should not be ripped, torn, shredded, or have obvious holes.
3. All tattoos must be covered.
4. Hair should be well groomed and appropriate for a learning/business setting. Hair should be natural in color. Hair should never be a distraction to the learning environment.
5. Jewelry is to be in moderation and not a safety concern or distraction to the learning environment.
6. Clothing must not be overly tight or bagging, or revealing in any way.
7. Underwear or undergarments are not to be visible on either upper or lower parts of the body.
8. No hats, hoods, scarves, or non-religious head covering of any kind are allowed to be worn while inside the school buildings. However, hats, visors, or other acceptable head coverings will be allowed outside to protect from cold and the sun.
9. No trench coats allowed.
10. Clothing or any item brought to school, such as outer wear, back packs, lunch boxes, notebooks, jewelry, and hair pieces, may not have any insignias, patterns, graphics, writing or messages that are obscene or relating to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, any illegal activity, or any sexual innuendos.
11. Gang attire of any kind is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, garments that are suggestive, colors, bandanas, or belts that have gang symbols or innuendos on them.
12. Any attire, grooming practice, makeup, or possession that disrupts the educational atmosphere will not be allowed.
13. Special days that would not adhere to certain portions of this dress code may be allowed with the permission of the school administrator and announced in advance.
14. The school administrator holds the right to determine if any apparel, jewelry, grooming practice, or other item is not appropriate for Vision Charter School based on a distraction to the learning environment or a safety concern.
CELL PHONE POLICY (new) 2011-2012:
Cell Phone/IPODS/Similar Electronic Devices:
Cell phones, IPODS, and other similar electronic items are prohibited from being on or visible in any form during school hours which extend from 8:15-3:10. (This includes being kept in pockets.) If these devices must be brought to school they should be kept in their locker and OFF. A student who has his/her cell phone or IPOD ON or out of his/her backpack without the express permission from his/her teacher during school hours will have his/her cell phone or IPOD confiscated, a zero for all assignments during that class period, parents will be called and must pick the item up from the office. Additional incidents will result in the item being confiscated, zeros for all assignments during that class period, and a discipline referral for defiance.
Students in grades 9-12th may access their electronic devices during their lunch break as long as the devices shall not be used in a manner that disrupts the educational process, including, but not limited to, posing a threat to academic integrity or violating confidentiality or privacy rights of another individual.
Students are responsible for keeping up with devices they bring to school. The District shall not be responsible for loss, theft, or destruction of devices brought onto school property.
Students found to be using any electronic communications device to in any way send or receive personal messages, data, or information that would contribute to or constitute cheating on tests or examinations shall be subject to discipline and the device shall be confiscated and not returned until a parent conference has been held.
Students shall comply with any additional rules developed by the school concerning appropriate use of telecommunication or other electronic devices.
Students who violate the provisions of this policy, are subject to disciplinary action, including losing the privilege of bringing the device onto school property, detention, suspension, or expulsion. In addition, an administrator will confiscate the devices, which shall only be returned to the student's parent(s)/guardian(s). Where appropriate, police authorities may be contacted. 
