Student Handbook - Kingsport City Schools

KINGSPORT CITY SCHOOLS • www.k12k.com STUDENT HANDBOOK
Hair/Head Wear/Hats
• Hair must be well groomed and out of the students’ eyes.
• Elementary and middle schools prohibit unnatural hair coloring (i.e. pink,
orange, purple, highlights, etc). High school students may be required to alter
or eliminate any hairstyle, including unnatural hair coloring that the school
administration deems disruptive. Hairstyles that cause an unnecessary disruption
to the learning environment are prohibited.
• Head coverings are to be stored and not visible at any time during the
instructional school day. This includes hats, scarves, sweatbands, bandanas
(rolled or otherwise), stockings, hoods, etc.
• Any visible head coverings may be confiscated. See Confiscation of Items.
Coats/outerwear
shoes
• Coats, jackets or pullover fleece-wear must not be below hip length.
• Except at the high school, all outerwear is to be removed and put in the locker
upon arrival at school. Outerwear is defined as articles of clothing that would not
normally be worn with a coat over them.
• Shoes must be worn at all times.
• No house shoes or slippers are permitted.
• Schools may prohibit shoes that pose a safety risk (i.e. flipflops, shoes with
wheels, etc).
Facial Piercing
• Elementary and middle schools require that facial piercings be removed and
replaced with clear plugs that do not protrude beyond the skin. High school
students may be required to remove facial piercings and use clear plugs if the
piercing is deemed disruptive or poses a safety concern. Any piercing that causes
an unnecessary disruption to the learning environment or poses a safety concern
is prohibited.
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