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Dress Code
SCHOOL
ATTIRE
The
Board of Education has determined that reasonable regulation
of school attire can further important educational interests
including:
(1)
Reducing distraction and loss of self-esteem caused by teasing
or competition over
clothing;
(2) Providing an environment where students can focus more on
learning;
(3) Enhancing school safety by making it harder to conceal weapons
or contraband;
(4) Reducing the cost of school clothing;
(5) Creating a greater sense of community amongst the students;
(6) Preparing students for the future roles in the professional
workplace;
(7) Creating an atmosphere reflecting seriousness of purpose
about education; and
(8) Minimizing disruption from wearing inappropriate clothing
or possessing inappropriate items at school.
It
is the responsibility of parents to ensure that
their children's' dress conforms to requirements set forth below.
The health, safety and education of the child must be the concern
of every parent/guardian. It is the recommendation of professional
school personnel that parents/guardians hold their children to
the highest standard in regards to school attire.
5.1
MANDATORY UNIFORM POLICY FOR THE MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:
The following Uniform Policy is mandatory for the elementary
and middle schools. The purpose of this policy is to further
the important educational interests identified above.
BOYS:
5.1.1 Pants, shorts (colors: solid navy blue, black, gray, or
khaki) - must be "dress" or "docker" style
pants or knee length shorts - worn or belted at the waist.
5.1.2 Tops (colors: solid white, black or blue) - must be oxford,
polo, or turtleneck style with sleeves (short or long) and collar.
Shirts, providing they have a square bottom, do not have to be
tucked into pants; yet need to be buttoned (3) and need to hang
at a reasonable length.
5.1.3 Optional - sweater (v-neck or cardigan), blazer, suit jacket
or vest - worn over top (color: solid navy blue, white, gray
or same color as top).
GIRLS:
5.1.4 Jumpers, skirts, dresses, pants, shorts, skorts (colors:
solid navy blue, black, gray or khaki) - must be "dress"
or "docker" style pants or knee length shorts. Pants,
shorts, skirts and skorts must be worn or belted at waist.
5.1.5 Tops (colors: solid white, black or blue) - must be oxford,
polo or turtleneck style with sleeves (short or long) and collar.
Must cover waistline when arms are raised. Shirts, providing
they have a square bottom, do not have to be tucked into pants;
yet need to be buttoned (3) and need to hang at a reasonable
length.
5.1.6 Optional - sweater (v-neck or cardigan), blazer, suit jacket
or vest - worn over top (color: solid navy blue, white, gray
or same color as top).
5.1.7 Footwear (Boys and Girls):
1. Shoes are strongly recommended. In addition to shoes, white
or black sneakers are permitted. Laces on shoes or
sneakers must be tied.
2. Sandals, including but not limited to flip-flops, or bare
feet are not permitted.
5.1.8 Gym Day Attire (Boys and Girls): Elementary school students
may wear sweats to school on scheduled gym day. Sweats must be
solid navy blue, white, or gray. Middle school students must
bring gym clothing to change into for physical education classes.
5.2
MANDATORY ATTIRE POLICY FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL: The following attire
is mandatory for Waterbury High School students:
5.2.1 Bottoms:
Boys: Pants, shorts (colors: solid navy blue, black, gray, or
khaki) - must be "dress" or "docker" style
pants or knee length shorts - worn or belted at the waist.
Girls: Jumpers, skirts, dresses, pants, shorts, skorts (colors:
solid navy blue, black, gray or khaki) - must be "dress"
or "docker" style pants or knee length shorts. Pants,
shorts, skirts and skorts must be worn or belted at waist. Short
shorts (defined as gym length or less) are not permitted.
5.2.2
Tops: Effective September 2004 through August 2005:
Boys: Dress shirt, oxford, polo, turtleneck or sweater style
with short or long sleeves. Shirts, providing they have a square
bottom, do not have to be tucked into pants; yet need to be buttoned
(3) and need to hang at a reasonable length.
Girls: Blouse, dress shirt, oxford, polo, turtleneck or sweater
style with short or long sleeves - must be worn to waistline
when arms are raised. Shirts, providing they have a square bottom,
do not have to be tucked into pants; yet need to be buttoned
(3) and need to hang at a reasonable length.
5.2.2 Tops -Effective September 2005:
Boys: Dress shirt, oxford, polo, turtleneck or sweater style
with short or long sleeves. Shirts, providing they have a square
bottom, do not have to be tucked into pants; yet need to be buttoned
(3) and need to hang at a reasonable length.
Girls: Blouse, dress shirt, oxford, polo, turtleneck or sweater
style with short or long sleeves - must be worn to waistline
when arms are raised. Shirts, providing they have a square bottom,
do not have to be tucked into pants; yet need to be buttoned
(3) and need to hang at a reasonable length.
5.3 PRE-K THROUGH 12 DRESS CODE:
5.3.1 The following are prohibited for all students to wear during
the school day:
1. Pants, shorts, jumpers, skirts, dresses or skorts of sweat,
spandex, or any jean/denim material. *See 5.1.8
2. Tank tops, undershirts or underpants worn as outer garments,
halter tops, tube tops, bare midriffs, transparent clothing,
hooded shirts and clothing with plunging necklines (front or
back);
3. Clothes which are torn, ragged or have holes;
4. Skirts, shorts, dresses, and jumpers shorter than knee length;
5. Outer coats, windbreakers, or any article of clothing that
covers any part of the face and/or head including but not limited
to hats, visors, scarves, earmuffs, headbands, do-rags, bandannas,
curlers, goggles, and sunglasses;
6. Beepers, walkman-type players, cell phones, laser pens and
other types of electronic devices which are not prescribed for
instructional purposes;
7. Footwear which causes noisy distraction or which is unsafe
or a health hazard including but not limited to flip-flops, sandals,
and all open-toed shoes;
8. Jewelry or chains of any kind that could be dangerous; and
9. Clothing or items indicating current gang affiliation or colors.
5.4
SCHOOL PERSONNEL: School personnel, including substitutes, should
serve as role models for proper attire in the educational setting.
5.5
RELIGIOUS AND HEALTH ACCOMMODATIONS: Where the bona fide religious
beliefs or health needs of a student conflict with the school
attire policy, the schools will provide reasonable accommodation.
Any student desiring accommodation shall notify their school
principal in writing of the requested accommodation and the factual
basis for the request. Approved coverings worn as part of a student's
bona fide religious practices or beliefs shall not be prohibited
under this policy.
5.6
CLOTHING ASSISTANCE: It is the policy of the Board of Education
that no student will be denied an education due to bona fide
financial inability to obtain clothing that complies with the
School Attire Policy. Any student for whom compliance with the
school attire policy poses a bona fide financial burden, may
submit a written request for clothing assistance to their school
principal specifying the clothing needed together with a statement
of financial need. School principals or their designees shall
assist families in financial need to obtain clothing that complies
with the school attire policy. In meeting requests for assistance,
principals or their designees shall consider community resources
such as clothing donations from school personnel, merchants,
parent organizations, and charitable organizations, financial
assistance, purchasing clothing for a student, and providing
additional time for a student to obtain clothing that complies
with the School Attire Policy.
The Board of Education has authorized school principals, where
other resources or accommodations are inadequate, to expend Student
Emergency Expenditure Funds and Student Activity Funds for the
purchase of clothing supplies for students with bona fide financial
need.
5.7
ACCOMMODATION OF FREE EXPRESSION: An item of approved clothing
containing an expressive message is permitted. For example, a
button supporting a political candidate may be worn. However,
expressive items are prohibited if, in the reasonable judgment
of school officials, they may tend to disrupt or interfere with
educational interests. For example, racist messages, gang insignia,
messages promoting drug or alcohol abuse, and profane or pornographic
messages or illustrations are prohibited. Also prohibited during
the school day are items of clothing that undermine the integrity
of required attire, such as a windbreaker that contains expressive
writing.
5.8
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW: Any student who believes that their school
has not reasonably accommodated his or her bona fide religious,
health or financial needs or right of free expression, may submit
a written request for review to the Waterbury Board of Education.
The Board of Education, or its designee, will review the matter
and respond in writing to the student's concerns.
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