Parent and Student Handbook - Ada Merritt K-8 Center - Miami ...

- 24 -Dress Code- Board Rule 6Gx13- 5C-1.031Students are expected to come to school with proper attention having been given to personalcleanliness, grooming, and neatness of dress. Students whose personal attire or groomingdistracts the attention of other students or teachers from their school work shall be required tomake the necessary alterations to such attire or grooming before entering the classroom or besent home by the principal to be properly prepared for school. Students who fail to meet theminimum acceptable standards of cleanliness and neatness as determined by the principal andas specified in this rule shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures.UNIFORM POLICYAda Merritt K-8 Center has a mandatory uniform policy. Students are required to wear ourschool uniform each day they are in attendance. We want our students to be proud to wear theuniform and that it will encourage them to act as young ladies and gentlemen, with respect forthemselves and those around them. Students are expected to come to school dressed neatly,with attention paid to personal cleanliness and grooming. It is recommended that students wearclosed toe athletic shoes which are appropriate for PE activities.• Uniforms are to be worn each day.• No metal cleats on shoes.• No shoes with wheels underneath where children can skate in school, includingHeelys.• No clogs, thongs, sandals, or other shoes without back straps.• No hats or bandanas (except for religious purposes).• No beepers, cellular phones, I pods, radios, cassette/CD players, or laser pointers areallowed during school hours. (If any of the above are brought to school and stolen from astudent’s possession, school administration is not responsible).• No electronic devices, toys or games are permissible.• Ibiley Unforms has been selected as our supplier of uniforms.Store hours are Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Located at 2069 Southwest 8 Street, Miami, FloridaTelephone (305) 625-8050CELL PHONESPossession of a cellular telephone is not a violation of the Code of Student Conduct (CSC).However, the possession of a cellular telephone which disrupts the educational process; the useof the cellular telephone during school hours; and the possession or use of a cellular telephonewhich disrupts or interferes with the safety-to-life issue for students being transported on a M-DCPS school bus, is a violation of the CSC.Internet Use Policy - see Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1. 112Access and use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and its use must support theeducational objectives of the District. Students must always get permission from their teachersprior to using the Internet. In addition, the District prohibits the transmission of materials such ascopyright material, threatening or obscene material or material protected by trade secret, whichviolate local, state, and federal law or regulation, as well as the use of the Internet for productadvertisement, commercial activities, political campaigning or solicitation.DRUGS/WEAPONSUnder no circumstances are students to bring drugs, cigarettes, mood modifying substances,etc. to school. Weapons, including (but not limited to) knives, guns (real or toy) or any devicethat could inflict injury or harm to others are not permitted. Violation of these rules will result inan automatic 10 day suspension and possible expulsion from school, and will be reported to theMiami-Dade County Police Department.