2010 - 2011 Student Handbook ~ Grades 9-12 - McDonald County ...

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conform to acceptable standards of modesty and good taste are not
acceptable.
H. Undergarments are not to be visible while walking, sitting, or
standing.
I. Head coverings (other than safety equipment in shop area) and jacket
hoods may not be worn in the building. Hats, caps and bandanas will
not be permitted in the building. (This includes both before and after
school).
J. No trench coats/long jackets.
K. Students are not allowed to wear clothing that sags below the waist.
Students who violate this will be asked to wear a belt or a zip tie if a
belt is not available.
L. Additional dress regulations may be imposed upon students
participating in certain extracurricular activities.
M. Proper footwear (no spikes on footwear).
N. No student shall be in possession of a chain(s) longer than six (6)
inches or spiked bracelets/necklaces while on school property, which
includes school buses and school sponsored activities.
Any decision concerning questionable dress will be made by the
administration.
III. Violations
A. Any student violating the stated dress code will be required to change
clothes and be assigned the appropriate discipline as outlined by the
discipline code.
B. The student will receive an unexcused tardy to the classroom while
obtaining a change of clothes.
IV. When in doubt, dress “up” or consult the principal.
BEHAVIOR OF STUDENTS
Students are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that is
orderly, respectful, and attentive to the rights of others. It is the responsibility
of both the home and the school to teach and the responsibility of the student to
learn.
The Board of Education has the legal authority to make all needed
policies, rules and regulations for organizing and governing the school district.
This includes the power to suspend or expel a student for conduct which is
prejudicial to good order and discipline in the school or impairs the morale or
good conduct of the students. These policies, rules and regulations will apply
to all students in attendance in district instructional and support programs, as
well as at school sponsored activities and events. Students who have been
charged, convicted or pled guilty in a court of general jurisdiction for
commission of a felony may be suspended in accordance with law.
Building principals are responsible for the development of rules and
regulations regarding student conduct needed to maintain behavior in schools
under their supervision. Principals, subject to appropriate due process
procedures, may summarily suspend any student for up to (10) school days for
violation of these policies, rules and regulations. Notice of suspension shall be
given immediately to the parent or guardian, and to the superintendent. The
superintendent may suspend a student for up to 180 days; however, expulsion
of students is a function of the school board only.
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