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Series 5000
Students
5132R
STUDENTS
ATTIRE AND HYGIENE REGULATION
Second Reading 4/20/22
Colchester Elementary School
Attire and hygiene of students are the responsibility of the students and their
parent(s)/guardian(s). Students’ overall attire/hygiene must be neat, clean and appropriate for
the business of school. They are expected to dress so as to neither distract other students or
teachers, disrupt the educational process, or pose a health or safety threat to anyone.
CES students must adhere to the following guidelines:
● Sandals must have back straps (no flip flops).
● Shoes must have solid soles (no rollers/heelies heelys).
● Messages or pictures on clothing should be respectful. Clothing may not contain
profanity or make references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sexual behavior, or firearms.
● Clothing must cover the midriff and be no shorter than mid-thigh.
● Clothing that is appropriate for the weather (we will not allow students to go out for
recess in cold weather if they do not have appropriate outer wear).
● Hats and other headwear may only be worn outside.
If a student’s attire is judged to be distractive or disruptive, every attempt will be made by staff
or administration to provide alternate clothing. A letter informing the parents of the policy
infraction will be sent home with the student.
Administration will have final determination of what is acceptable attire and/or hygiene and will
take appropriate action.
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Jack Jackter Intermediate School
The attire and hygiene of each student in the school system are the responsibility of the student
and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s).
Each student is expected to dress and groom him/herself for the business of school in a manner
that does not distract other students or teachers, disrupt the educational process, and/or pose
a health or safety threat to anyone.
JJIS Dress Code Regulations
JJIS students must adhere to the following guidelines:
● Sandals must have back straps (no flip flops).
● Shoes must have solid soles (no rollers/heelies heelys).
● Messages or pictures on clothing should be respectful. Clothing may not contain
profanity or make references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sexual behavior, or firearms.
● Shirts must cover the midriff, any cleavage, and backs. Camisole tops must be covered.
● Shorts and skirts must be no shorter than mid-thigh.
● Hats, bandanas, hoods and other headwear may only be worn outside.
● Underwear of any kind must not be visible.
If a student’s attire is judged to be distractive or disruptive, every attempt will be made by staff
or administration to provide alternate clothing. A letter informing the parents of the policy
infraction will be sent home with the student.
If no acceptable change of clothing is available at school, students in violation of this
policy/regulation will be required to call home for a change of clothing. Students will be
required to remain in the office until they are in compliance. Those who refuse to comply may
be sent home. Administration will have final determination of what is appropriate attire and/or
hygiene.
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William J. Johnston Middle School
Students’ attire and hygiene must be appropriate for the business of school, including all school
activities, and must conform to the following standards:
● Not be distracting to the educational process,
● Contribute to an atmosphere of respect and safety, and
● Be modest and clean.
Clothing which is worn in physical education class shall not be worn in other classes or parts of
the school, nor shall clothing worn in regular classes be worn in physical education class.
Physical education teachers will specify the kind of clothing appropriate for their activity.
Closed-toed shoes MUST be worn during science experiments.
Specific examples of items not allowed (this list is not inclusive):
● Spiked clothing, spiked accessories, or chains
● Jackets or coats normally worn as outerwear
● Shower shoes
● Shoes with rollers/heelies
● Clothing showing cleavage or midriff. Camisole tops must be covered.
● Skirt or shorts higher than a hands length above the knee
● Visible underwear of any kind
● Items which are racist, sexist, violent, or defamatory in nature
● Head coverings except those worn pursuant to established religious customs
● Hats, hoods, bandanas, caps, doorags, visors, or sunglasses
● Clothing that contain profanity or makes references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco,
sexual behavior, or firearms
Administration will have final determination of what are appropriate attire and/or hygiene.
Students in violation of this policy/regulation will be required to call home for a change of
clothing, if no acceptable change of clothing is available at school. Students will be required to
remain in the office until they are in compliance. Those who refuse to comply may be sent
home.
UNIFORM POLICY
I. Statement of Policy
The Colchester Board of Education has determined that reasonable regulation of
school attire can enhance educational interests, including the following:
1. Creating a greater sense of community, school pride and respect among
students.
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2. Reducing distractions and loss of self-esteem caused by teasing and
competition over clothing.
3. Fostering a safer school environment with easy identification of students at
school activities, group gatherings and walking to and from school.
4. Reducing parental cost of school clothing.
5. Reducing peer pressure for wearing brand name apparel.
6. Enhancing school safety by making it harder to conceal weapons and
contraband.
7. Creating an atmosphere reflecting seriousness of purpose about education.
8. Minimizing disruption from wearing inappropriate clothing or possessing
inappropriate items in school.
II. Uniform
1. Students shall wear the following during school hours:
A. Blue or khaki colored jumpers, skirts (not more than 3” above the knee),
pants or knee length shorts, sized to fit the student. Pants and shorts
must be “dress” or “docker” style.
B. Blue or white shirts must be worn. Shirts must have a collar and may be
button down/oxford or polo style. Shirt hems must reach to the
waistline when arms are raised. Sleeves may be long or short.
C. Sweaters or sweatshirts are optional, but if worn must be solid blue or
white in color or contain the district/school insignia or name. Hoods
may not be worn within the school building.
III. Inappropriate Attire
The following are considered inappropriate for all students to wear during regular
school hours or at school-sponsored events:
1. All sweat pants, jeans, spandex or any color denim/canvas/jean
material, and all cargo-style pants, shirts, shorts, or skorts.
2. Tank tops, undershirts, tee-shirts, halter tops, tube tops, bare midriffs,
transparent clothing, plunging revealing or provocative necklines (front
and back), shirts containing expressive writing or pajamas.
3. Outer coats, fleece jackets, windbreakers, hats, caps, scarves, earmuffs,
bandannas, sunglasses are prohibited indoors.
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4. Any item of clothing or an accessory that could cause danger or
distraction.
5. Clothing or items that contain messages or images that would tend to
be offensive or disruptive to the educational process, including, but not
limited to, items with racist messages, sexist messages, messages
promoting drug or alcohol abuse, profane or pornographic messages or
illustrations, or messages that incite violence or constitute “fighting
words”.
6. Bare feet, bedroom slippers, crocs or open toe shoes, shower style flip
flops, slides, roller blades, roller skates, or any footwear that marks
floors or has wheels, causes excessive noise, or creates a safety hazard.
IV. Parental Responsibility
It is the responsibility of parents and/or guardians to ensure that their child’s dress
conforms to the requirements of this policy.
V. Staff Responsibility
School personnel, including substitutes, will serve as role models for proper attire in
the educational setting. Personnel will dress professionally during the school day.
VI. Administrative Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the Administration to inform all parents and guardians of the
Uniform Policy.
VII. Accommodations
1. Where the bona fide religious beliefs, health needs or with identified special
needs with accommodations of a student conflict with the Uniform Policy, the
schools will provide reasonable accommodation. Any student or parent or
guardian desiring accommodation shall notify the school principal in writing or
via a Planning and Placement Team (PPT) of the requested accommodation and
the factual basis for the request. Approved coverings worn as part of the
student’s bona fide religious practices or beliefs shall not be prohibited under
this policy.
2. It is the policy of the Colchester Public Schools that no student will be denied
an education due to a bona fide financial inability to obtain clothing that
complies with the Uniform Policy. Any student or parent or guardian for whom
compliance with the Uniform Policy poses a bona fide financial burden, may
submit a written request for clothing assistance to the school principal
specifying the clothing needed together with a statement of financial need.
Where the request is bona fide, school principals or their designees shall try to
connect parents and guardians with available community resources to locate
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adequate clothing, and until such clothing is obtained, the student shall be
excused from complying with the Uniform Policy.
3. Nothing in this policy is intended to violate Board of Education Policy 5145.4
(Student Non-Discrimination/Discrimination Complaints).
VIII. Compliance
School administrators and teachers are encouraged to use positive reinforcement to
obtain compliance with the requirements of the Uniform Policy. However, when a
student fails to comply with the Uniform Policy, discipline is appropriate. The
following disciplinary procedures shall apply:
1. First Offense-Administrative conference with the student and the
parent/guardian.
2. Second Offense-Written warning and notification to parent or guardian.
3. Third and Subsequent Offenses-Disciplinary procedures including after school
detention(s) will be administered.
Bacon Academy
Bacon Academy expects that students will be clean, neatly dressed, and well-groomed at all
times. The goal of this regulation is to promote a healthy environment that upholds our core
values of Respect, Responsibility, Achievement, Safety, and Compassion, and prepares students
for work in the 21st-Century. We believe that a dress regulation is one of the key components in
creating a positive learning environment, in which high standards for academic achievement
and an understanding of career readiness can be achieved for all students.
Bacon Academy values diversity and individuality provided student attire is appropriate for the
business of school, including all school activities, and remains within the guidelines of the
standards below.
● an atmosphere that keeps the focus on educational learning
● a collegial environment at BA that encourages modesty and cleanliness
● a culture of integrity, respect, & safety, while valuing diversity
● an opportunity to learn appropriate dress for careers and postsecondary
training
Tops
Blouses/tops/shirts/sweatshirts/windbreakers/fleeces/dresses must have straps or sleeves and
cover cleavage and the complete torso through the pant line while sitting, standing, and
bending. Exposure of the skin or undergarments in said area due to sheerness, thinning, or
holes is not permitted. There may be no visible undergarments of any kind (e.g. boxers, bras,
camisoles). Pajamas are not permitted.
Bottoms
Slacks/pants/shorts/sweatpants/skirts should cover the area from the waist of the pant and/or
bottom of the shirt line, down to the fingertip length of the legs (approximately mid-thigh)
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while sitting, standing, and bending. Exposure of the skin or undergarments in said area due to
sheerness, thinning, or holes is not permitted. Leggings/yoga pants may be worn with a
tunic/top/sweater that covers the outline of private areas. Pajamas are not permitted.
Footwear
Footwear appropriate and safe for indoor and outdoor activity must be worn at all times and
include a hard sole with no wheels. Closed-toed shoes may be required for activities in class
(P/E, technology education, FCS, science labs, etc.).
Other Items
Items covering or obstructing the view of the face are not permitted, including sunglasses.
Outerwear such as heavier coats, jackets, or trench coats shall not be worn in the classroom
during the school day, and must be placed in student lockers.
Material that is not clothing may not be worn, carried, or used during the school day, and must
be placed in student lockers (including but not limited to blankets and snuggies).
Bacon Academy - continued
Attire or tattoos that are considered to be profane, obscene, discriminatory, racist, sexist,
violent, or promoting the use of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, or firearms are not permitted.
Physical Education Classes
Clothing that is worn in physical education class shall not be worn in other classes or other
parts of the school, nor shall clothing worn in regular classes be worn in physical education
class. Physical education teachers will specify the kind of clothing appropriate for physical
activities.
Administration will have final determination of what are is appropriate attire and/or hygiene.
Students in violation of any dress code policy may be required to call home for a change of
clothing if no acceptable change of clothing is available at school. Students may be required to
remain in the office until they are in compliance with this regulation. Those who refuse to
comply may be sent home and/or receive other disciplinary consequences.
Teachers and coaches reserve the right to set class or team expectations that are more stringent
than those defined in the Bacon Academy Dress Code. When more stringent expectations
prevail, these expectations will be communicated and will supersede this Dress Code.
ADOPTED: May 22, 2007
REVISION:REVISED: December 13, 2016 (Replaces Regulation 5132)
REVISED:
CPS
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