Student Handbook & Code of Conduct

Dress Code Guidelines

Staff Have The Responsibility To:

• Prior to issuing a referral for dress code, use progressive discipline.
• Issue dress code behavior referrals for violations against dress code rules.
• Treat all students with respect and dignity
  (i.e., treat them as human beings, not as·distractions")
• Issue dress code referrals equally (i.e., do not discriminate based on body type, gender, etc.)
• Dress appropriately according to the same rules.
• Be open and straightforward.

Students Have The Responsibility To:

• Wear appropriate clothing that follows these guidelines.
• Treat all staff with respect and dignity
  (i.e., share your opinions in an appropriate manner reflective of esteem and regard for each staff member).
• Be open and straightforward; ask for a private meeting if they feel they are being treated unfairly.

Students Have The Right To:

• Be given a reason for any dress code infraction.
• Have options as to what to do to comply with the rules
  (call home, change into clothes in their possession/locker/Deans' Office clothing).
• Talk to an outside source about the issue, such as Counselors, Dean, social worker, an administrator, or a teacher.
• Be treated with respect and dignity.
• Advocate for themselves without concern for consequences.