The Westwood Community Board of Education has adopted a mandatory standard of dress policy for all students 7th -12th .This code is based on the belief that young people who are safe, secure, and who learn basic American values and the essentials of good citizenship are better all around students. Many parents, teachers and school officials have come to see a standard of dress as a positive and creative way to reduce discipline problems, prevent future discipline problems from occurring, and increasing school safety and overall enhancing the learning environment.
The Westwood Community Board of Education strongly believes that the following issues support such a policy:
A standard of dress would create security through identification, enabling school officials to spot intruders.
A more positive atmosphere conducive to education will be established.
Similar clothing will eliminate peer pressure as it relates to student attire.
A standard of dress would promote a statement of identity for the school.
A sense of school unity will be created.
School spirit will be enhanced.
A standard of dress will assist families, since standard garments are less costly than most clothing.
This policy does not include an “opt out” provision for students who seek to dress in a manner contrary to the standard set forth herein.
The actual standard of dress for students in grades 7th through 12th shall be as follows:
Acceptable
- Collared golf/polo shirts, mock turtlenecks and dress shirts (long or short sleeved)
- Shirts must be tucked in at all times on campus
- All shirts must be a solid color of red, black or white.
- All shirts must be buttoned up to the second highest button.
- Optional shirt logos must be only an approved Robichaud school logo.
- Logo or name must be on the left side of the shirt.
- All shirts must be properly sized to fit the student.
Not Acceptable
- Tank tops, tee shirts, thin strapped tops, tube tops, mesh, fish-net styles, spandex-type materials or clothing which exposes the back, chest, shoulders or midriff and low cut shirts.
- Material cannot be sheer, see through, shiny nylon, denim or denim-like.
- Jackets, coats, windbreakers, warm up jackets or any other type of outerwear gear may not be worn or carried in the classrooms, hallways or cafeteria during the regular school day.
Acceptable
- Crew-neck, V-neck, Polar Fleece or cardigans over collared shirts (colors specified) or mock turtleneck
- Sweaters and sweatshirt length must extend to be no longer than hip area.
- Sweaters and sweatshirts must be loosely fitted.
- Sweaters and sweatshirt colors are only solid black, white or red.
- Optional sweater and sweatshirt logos must be only an approved Robichaud school logo.
Not Acceptable
- Hooded sweaters and sweatshirts.
- Material cannot be sheer, see-through, shiny nylon, denim or denim-like.
Acceptable
- Dockers-style and Dickies style dress pants worn with a belt, no longer than floor length. (No holes or patches)
- Bermuda or walking shorts must be no shorter than knee length and must be worn with a belt.
- Skirts and shorts must be no shorter than knee length with no slits.
- Capri pants. (No Spandex)
- Pant cuffs must be within the heel to toe of student’s footwear.
- Pants must be appropriately sized and worn at waist with a belt.
- Pant, short and skirt colors are only solid black.
Not Acceptable
- Cargo pants, cargo-style protruding outside pockets, jean-type pants with rivets, painter’s pants, overalls or hip huggers.
- Pajama style pants or sweatpants.
- Drawstring at the bottom of the pant leg.
- Material cannot be sheer, see through, shiny nylon, denim or denim-like.
- No chain, link, or metal belts.
- Tight fitting, stretch type material will not be allowed.
Acceptable
- Shoes and boots are to be solid black
- Casual and dress shoes only
- Athletic shoes must be solid black to be worn during school hours. (expect P.E. classes)
- Females wearing knee length boots will wear pants over boots.
- All socks will be solid red, black or white
Not Acceptable
- Flip-flops
- Shower shoes
- House shoes
No head gear including, but not limited to, scarves, bandanas, doo rags, sunglasses or hats may be worn during school hours (unless worn for medical or religious reasons).
Students are expected to wear the designated school dress code daily. Students may not elect to wear personal choice attire other than the designated dress code components. Failure to comply with the standard of dress will result in the following disciplinary action:
- Students who are found to be out of compliance with the dress code and change to appropriate attire, will be permitted to stay in school.
Students will either obtain the appropriate clothing from home or purchase the clothing at the school. Students will not be permitted to return to class until they are compliant with the standard dress code. If they refuse to comply, students will be sent home with a suspension. They will remain suspended until they comply with the rule.
- Students who receive suspensions will be required, with their parent/guardian, to meet with the principal. Students who transfer to Robichaud Jr. Sr. High School will be informed of the standard of dress and receive up to five days to comply.
Finally, it is not the intention of the Westwood Community Board of Education to infringe upon the rights of any individual, but rather to provide a safe environment for all students to receive the education they rightfully deserve. The Board acknowledges that individual expression is not necessarily inconsistent with the standards of dress outlined herein. This policy is not intended, nor shall it be constructed or interpreted, to prohibit students from wearing or displaying expressive items- for example, a button that supports a political candidate - so long as such items do not independently contribute to disruption by substantially interfering with discipline or with the rights of others, and the student is otherwise in compliance with this policy. Thus, for example, students may not wear a button bearing a gang insignia. Additionally, students may not wear items that undermine the integrity of the standard of dress.
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