Parents,
The following letter was given to all students today, to be taken home and shared with you. On the back of the letter is a copy of our school dress code.
Parents/Guardians of Central Cambria Middle School students,
On Friday, January 3rd, 2014 a meeting was held
with students to discuss and clarify expectations regarding our school dress
code. The dress code is a Central
Cambria School District School Board Policy (Policy #221) and is also printed
in the student handbook on page #18.
Additionally, it is printed on the back of this letter for your
reference. From time to time there is a
need to clarify aspects of the dress code expectations with students based on
what we are observing within the school.
The specific issue that was addressed with students this past Friday was
in regard to yoga pants and tight leggings being worn in place of pants. The dress code sets restrictions on clothing
which is revealingly or excessively tight.
By their nature and design, most yoga pants and leggings fall into this
category. We recognize that these
garments are a common item in many students’ wardrobes, and for that reason we
have not banned yoga pants or leggings from being worn. However, we are requiring students to wear
additional garments that will cover their front and backside to the length of
their fingertips when their arms are held at their sides as required by the
dress code. This could be in the form of
a skirt, shorts, long sweater, or other type of shirt or covering that is
appropriate for school.
In general, the purpose of the dress code is to assist in
maintaining a safe and positive school climate that is free of distractions and
conducive to learning for all students.
If you have any questions or need further clarification as to the
expectations of our students on this topic, please call or email me directly using
the information below.
Sincerely,
Chris Santini
Phone: 814-472-6505 ext. 500
Email: csantini@cencam.org
CENTRAL CAMBRIA MIDDLE SCHOOL DRESS CODE
All
students should be dressed and groomed so as not to distract the attention of
others or to cause disruption with the educational process or orderly operation
of the school. Since fashion trends
change quickly, the administration reserves the right to deem certain articles
of clothing inappropriate even if not outlined in this student handbook. When
a student is recognized as not being in compliance with the stated practices,
the principal shall meet with the student to discuss the reasons and render a
decision following their discussion. If
a student is in noncompliance with the regulations, disciplinary action will be
taken and the student will be required to make appropriate modifications before
re-entering class and/or school.
Clothing that
is not permitted:
*Shorts
and skirts shorter than your fingertips when standing with arms at the sides.
*Cut
off sweats, frayed, cut off jeans, jeans or shorts with worn/torn holes.
*Clothing
that allows your stomach/midriff to show.
*Muscle
shirts, tank tops/spaghetti straps or see-through clothing.
*Clothing
with obscene or suggestive pictures, or clothing displaying or promoting drug
use, alcohol, tobacco, violence, sexual innuendos, profane gestures or
profanity.
*Clothing
which is revealingly or excessively tattered, such as ripped or torn jeans.
*Clothing
which is excessively tight. Clothes must
fit and pants must be worn around the waist.
*Pajama
pants or sleepwear
*No
visible external body piercing of any kind other than ears.
*Chains,
exposed safety pins, needles, or other ornamental jewelry that could be
potentially dangerous.
*Colored
hair other than natural hair colors, and/or spiked hair longer than two and a
half inches.
ALSO:
*Hats
or head coverings may not be worn in the building.
*No
hoods may be worn in the building.
Hooded sweatshirts may only be worn if the hood is not used.
*Coats,
overcoats and jackets may not be worn in the building.
First Offense: Student will be asked to change or modify
attire to conform with dress code.
Refusal to do so will result in removal from class until alternate
clothes can be provided.
Second Offense: Student will be asked to change or modify
attire to conform with dress code.
Refusal to do so will result in removal from class until alternate
clothes can be provided. One hour of
after-school detention will be assigned.
Subsequent Offenses: Procedures from first offense will be
followed. Additionally, in-school
suspension will be assigned for failure to conform to the school dress code.
