As the weather turns warmer, students tend to wear summer attire. However, concerns arise as to what is acceptable to wear to school. The Student Code of Conduct book, clearly defines the appropriateness of student dress:
Dress and Grooming
While fashion changes, the reason for being in school does not. Students are in school to learn. Any fashion (dress, accessory, or hairstyle) that disrupts the educational process or presents a safety risk will not be permitted. Personal expression is permitted within these general guidelines.
If a student has selected a manner of appearance that is beyond mere freedom of expression and disrupts the educational process or presents risk to themselves or others, they may be removed from the educational setting.
Dress and grooming are the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian. The student must be clean and well groomed. *Shoes must be worn at all times and must be appropriate for school activities such as physical education classes. Dress and grooming must not be hazardous to any educational activity, nor may it be damaging to property, sexually offensive or violate reasonable standards of safety, health, hygiene or decency.
School authorities reserve the right to prohibit and regulate any items of clothing or personal possessions that are, or could be, unsafe, unhealthy, or disruptive to the regular routine of the school.
The following are prohibited from school and school related activities: tank tops, halter/tube tops, short tops exposing waistline, shirts excessively unbuttoned, exposed undergarments, sunglasses, hats, head scarves, sweat bands, bandannas, mesh shirts, see-through materials, low cut styles, short shorts/skirts, cut offs, disrespectfully ripped garments, and pants not worn at the waistline. All clothing must extend beyond the student’s fingertips while standing with arms at their side, and all shirts must cover the shoulder. The time period for the wearing of shorts to school will be determined by building administration.
The above provisions apply to all regular school, school related activities, home or away, in the building and on the grounds and summer school. Disciplinary action may be taken for any violation of these guidelines.
Students who are representing Chippewa Valley Schools at an official function or public event may be required to follow specific dress requirements.
*No flip flops, open toed shoes, or sandals because they can be dangerous on the playground and during gym class.
If students do not adhere to these guidelines, parents will be contacted and required to bring a change of clothes. Shorts and other summer attire are allowed if the temperature is above 70o or during September, October, May and June. If you have questions or concerns, please Ms. Verellen
