REVISED 10/2007

Connecting Waters Charter School

Student Dress Code

The CWCS dress code sets standards that promote a positive and safe learning environment for students. Students should wear neat, clean and appropriate dress for school dances, graduation activities, testing and other special events also apply.

The following guidelines shall apply to all regular school activities:

Standards

1. Students shall dress appropriately for educational activities in which they will participate so as not to endanger their health, safety, or welfare, or that of others, or cause a disruption to the educational process. Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments when sitting or standing. The following articles or clothing are not permitted:

· Shorts (above the knee)

· Skirts, pants, and tops that fail to conceal undergarments, back, abdomen, and cleavage. No oversized saggy pants (all pants must be worn at the waist) Fabric can be any, but no frayed hems (as on cut-offs), and no holes such as in worn out denims.

· Back-less, strap-less, or spaghetti strap tops

· Low cut tops and dresses

· Bare-midriff tops

· Chains of any sort, wallet or utility-type chains

· See-through garments

2. All attire must fit appropriately and must not be too small or too large. Skirts shorter than mid-thigh are prohibited.

3. Shoes shall be worn at all times. Steel-toed boots and bedroom slippers are prohibited.

4. Clothing, accessories, and jewelry shall be free of writing, pictures, symbols or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane, obscene, libelous, slanderous, or sexually suggestive. Clothing, accessories, or jewelry that degrade any cultural, religious or ethnic values, that advocate racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice or discrimination, or that promote sex, the use of tobacco, drugs, alcohol or violence or any unlawful acts (including gang activity) are prohibited.

5. Dark glasses shall not be worn indoors, except for valid medical reasons authorized by the administration and verified in writing by a physician.

6. Gang-related clothing or accessories, including but not limited to bandannas, or other symbols, emblems or insignia are prohibited. Gang-related web belts with or without punched out metal buckles are prohibited. School officials shall consider student history and information obtained from community agencies and resources when making these judgments. Dangerous clothing accessories are prohibited (i.e., spiked jewelry, studded collars, studded belts, hanging belts).

7. Hats, caps and other head coverings are prohibited indoors during regular school hours except as specifically authorized by a school official for such school activities as athletics and theatrical performances or other approved personal reasons such as health needs. Hooded sweatshirts when used to conceal identity are not permitted.

In general – the School dress code is conservative but comfortable. All students must dress with a professional image that suits the customers of our professions.

The final judgment as to how appropriate apparel is rest with the Executive Director of the School or her designee. The Executive Director of the School or her designee may issue more specific dress code guidelines at any time.