No. 5132

STUDENTS

Series 5000

student dress AND GROOMING

policy

A student’s appearance can have a direct impact on behavior and academic achievement.  The Board of Education and the Administration encourage students to dress in a manner that reflects pride in and respect for themselves, their school, and their community.  In addition, poor hygiene can be a distraction and can be a health hazard to the individual student and to the rest of the class.  Parents are encouraged to play a strong role in deciding how children will dress and in ensuring that they are neat and clean whenever they come to school.

Restrictions on student appearance may be applied whenever the dress or grooming:

1.

interferes with the learning process

2.

is disruptive

3.

is unsafe

4.

is contrary to law.

The Board directs the Administration to establish specific regulations consistent with this policy and to publicize such regulations by including them in the handbook of each school in the District. Enforcement of such dress and grooming rules adopted in accordance with this policy is the responsibility of each building principal.

Adopted:

10

June

2002