The primary goals of Summit Valley School are to improve student
learning and performance, to prepare students to be successful in life, and to
provide a safe school environment.
Appropriate dress is important to the educational
performance and attitude of students.
The appearance of any young person is primarily the responsibility of
the individual and his / her parents.
Clothing and apparel worn at school should focus student attention
toward the purpose of school and upon doing his / her best. Students are expected to maintain dress and
appearance that shows support for the goals and expectations of Summit Valley
School. Student dress must be modest and
not distracting to other students or teachers.
When a student’s appearance is felt to be distracting, disruptive,
immodest, unsafe, or detrimental to the teaching / learning process, reasonable
and appropriate action will be taken.
- Dress codes have been established to promote an
environment conducive to leaning, instill self discipline, minimize
distractions, promote modesty, and provide safety.
- The responsibility for complying with the dress
policy is placed upon the student and his / her parent(s) / guardian.
- Enforcement of the dress code is the
responsibility of the teachers, the administration, and designated staff
members.
- Dress expectations are encouraged at all times.
School Dress
Expectations (Applies to both genders)
- Clothing
worn at school must be modest.
- Clothing
must be size appropriate. Extremely
tight feature-revealing clothing or excessively saggy or baggy clothing is
not appropriate.
- Shirts,
tops, and dresses must have snug fitting arm holes. No spaghetti straps or loose fitting
tank tops.
- No
low backs, deep scooped necklines, or exposed cleavage.
- Midriff
or bare back must not be exposed when involved in normal school activities
such as walking, sitting, bending over a desk, raising hand, etc.
- Shorts
must be below fingertips when standing with the shoulders relaxed and arms
extended at the side.
- Skirts
and dresses must be as long as or longer than shorts and must not pose a
significant distraction when the student is involved in normal school
activities such as walking, sitting, bending, etc.
- Underwear
must not be exposed or visible.
- Clothing
will not be permitted that is sexually provocative, mutilated, displays
offensive language or slogans, advertises any substances a student cannot
legally possess, or is gang related.
- Shoes
should not pose a safety hazard.
State health law requires that shoes be worn in the school at all
times.
- Potentially
dangerous apparel items such as large or long chains, spiked clothing or
unsafe accessories will not be allowed.
- Hats
are not to be worn in the school building during school hours unless
necessary during special events or exceptional circumstances.
Dressing for success is vitally important to Summit Valley
School. We request your assistance in
maintaining a positive and productive environment conducive to learning.
Please help keep Summit Valley School a great place to learn. |
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