The board recognizes that
each student’s mode of dress and grooming is a manifestation
of personal style and individual preference.
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The board will
not interfere with the rights of students and their parents
to make decisions regarding their appearance except when
their choices:
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present a hazard to the health or
safety of the student or to others
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materially interfere with school work,
create disorder, or disrupt the educational process
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cause excessive wear or damage to
school property
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prevent the student from achieving appropriate
educational objectives
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Students may be required to
wear certain types of clothing while participating in
physical education classes, practical arts, vocational/technical
education, extracurricular activities, or other situations
where special attire may be required to ensure the health
or safety of the student.
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Students should be encouraged
to take pride in their appearance. In an age of changing
styles and freedom of dress, students should select clothing
which is complimentary to them. When students come to
school inappropriately dressed, the staff and administration
will take the necessary steps to correct the situation.
Guidelines
The
school district follows the provisions of the Regulations and
Guidelines on Student Rights and Responsibilities, 22 PA Code,
Section 12.11. In addition, the following specific guidelines
for dress and grooming will be followed:
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T-shirts or other
clothing promoting obscene, profane and other content
likely to disrupt the educational process, and messages
promoting drugs or alcohol are not permitted.
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Baggy pants or clothing that
can conceal items and/or pose a safety hazard are not
permitted. Pants, skirts, skorts, and shorts must be secured
and worn no lower than the waist.
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Torn or ripped clothing is
not permitted.
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Spandex or other tight fitting
apparel, tank tops, halter tops, bare chests or midriffs,
or half-shirts and other proactive apparel are not permitted.
Tops must be long enough to tuck into pants, skirts, skorts,
and shorts. Undergarments are not to be exposed.
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Extremely short skirts, skorts,
and shorts are not permitted.
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The wearing of hats, hoods,
or other headwear in a school building is not permitted.
An exception to wearing of headwear may be granted to
an individual student by the administration for medical
reason.
