As we move into the spring season, we want to share some important reminders regarding our student dress code and expectations around public displays of affection (PDA) on campus. These guidelines are in place to help maintain a safe, respectful, and disruption-free learning environment for all students.
Public Displays of Affection (PDA)
Middle school is a time when students are developing socially and emotionally, and it’s normal for friendships and relationships to become more important. However, school is a place for learning, and we strive to maintain an environment where everyone feels comfortable and respected.
The following behaviors are not allowed on campus, even with mutual consent from both individuals:
- Kissing
- Caressing, groping, or grabbing another person's body parts
- Sitting on laps
- Other close or intimate physical contact
We remind students regularly of these expectations and ask families to reinforce these boundaries at home. If students engage in PDA, staff will provide verbal reminders, and continued behavior may result in parent contact and/or further consequences, if needed.
Student Dress Code – General Guidelines
Our goal is not to police students’ clothing but to ensure that what is worn does not cause a material or substantial disruption of the educational process. Students' clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities. All clothing must cover the buttocks, chest, and groin areas.
Students may wear items in the following non-exhaustive list, so long as these items do not cause a material or substantial disruption of the educational process as outlined below:
- All students must be easily identifiable by school personnel and cameras.
- Hats, hoodies, and religious or cultural headwear so long as the face is visible to school staff and cameras.
- Tank tops, including spaghetti straps, strapless shirts and dresses.
- Shorts, pants, dresses, and skirts that cover chest, buttocks, groin, and undergarments.
If the student’s dress is objectionable under the above provisions, the School Administrators shall request the student to make appropriate corrections. If the student refuses, the School Administrators shall notify the parent, if reasonably possible and shall take appropriate disciplinary action, if needed.
We encourage families to do a quick check with their students in the morning to ensure their outfit aligns with these guidelines. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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