Student/Parent Handbook - Onteora Central School District

Second Offense: The device will be confiscated by a staff member and returned only to the student’sparent/guardian by an administrator.Subsequent violations of this policy shall result in additional behavioral consequences, including thepossibility of in or out of school suspension. Electronic recording of any sort (audio, visual, etc…) isprohibited without authorization from the building administrators and may be subject to an In or Outof School Suspension.Student Dress CodeAll students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately forschool and school functions. Students and their parents have the primary responsibility for acceptablestudent dress and appearance. Teachers and all other district personnel should exemplify and reinforceacceptable student dress and help students develop an understanding of appropriate appearance in theschool setting. Refer to policy Board of Education Policy 7312.Onteora Middle/High School has a dress code that is currently in place. The following guidelinesshould be followed to promote a safe and productive learning environment:Clothing should not be transparentNo undergarments should be visibleHalter and tube tops should not be wornSpaghetti straps should be at least two finger widths wideInseams on shorts/skirts should be at least 5" longStudents should not show excessive skin in the area of cleavage, stomach, and derriereHoods are not allowedWhere possible, the school district must create an educational environment with minimal distractions.Clothing plays and integral role in student focus and learning.Students who violate the student dress code shall be required to modify their appearance by coveringor removing the offending item and, if necessary or practical, replacing it with an acceptable item.Any student who refuses to do so shall be subject to discipline, up to and including in-schoolsuspension for the day. Any student who repeatedly fails to comply with the dress code shall besubject to further discipline, up to and including out of school suspension.Prohibited Student ConductThe middle/high school expects all students to conduct themselves in an appropriate and civil manner,with proper regard for the rights and welfare of other students, district personnel and other members ofthe school community, and for the care of school facilities and equipment.The best discipline is self-imposed, and students must learn to assume and accept responsibility fortheir own behavior, as well as the consequences of their misbehavior. District personnel who interactwith students are expected to use disciplinary action only when necessary and to place emphasis on thestudents’ ability to grow in self-discipline.32