What happens to a student if he or she does not comply with the Standard Dress Policy?
Dress code violations will be considered Class I disciplinary offenses and will result in loss of privileges, detentions, or an ISS (in-school suspension) assignment of one to five days. Disciplinary actions may be used individually or in combination for any offense. Failure to comply with standard dress/dress code policy after being assigned to ISS could result in further disciplinary action of a more serious nature, including length of ISS placement or an off campus placement. In addition, students assigned ISS for noncompliance with the dress code would lose their exemption from semester exams.
RELATED LINKS:
Standard Dress Introduction
Full Policy
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Is there a grace period for compliance?
Students are expected to be in compliance with the Standard Dress Policy on the first day of school. New students are expected to be in compliance with the standard dress policy within 10 calendar days of enrollment.
Will the cheerleaders/drill team be able to wear their uniforms to school on game days?
Although principals may designate certain days as “spirit days” when the Standard Dress Policy may be relaxed, cheer and drill uniforms may not be worn to school on any school day. Only JROTC students are allowed to wear their uniforms to school because it is required as part of the JROTC curriculum. |
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Why does the SDP not apply to elementary students?
During the first year of implementation of the Standard Dress Policy, it was decided to only include secondary schools because the vast majority of dress code violations are from the secondary level. Elementary campuses who wish to pursue standard dress have the option to do so. Currently, McKenzie and McWhorter have this policy. |
What about sixth grade?
The Standard Dress Policy applies to sixth-grade students on middle school campuses. The Standard Dress Policy does not apply to sixth-grade students on elementary campuses with the exception of McKenzie and McWhorter.
Can low-income families receive financial assistance to help defray the expense of standard dress?
Limited assistance is available to defray the initial expense of standard dress for low-income families. Families that receive federal assistance through Food Stamps or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families will be eligible for assistance. |
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How can low-income families apply for assistance?
Families can receive and complete an application for assistance at their child's school. In order to establish assistance eligibility, parents must provide verification of a Food Stamp number or a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families number for their children. Eligible families will receive assistance with standard dress in the form of a certificate that can be used at approved vendor locations.
Families may receive standard dress assistance once per child per school year. |
