Policy 9210 Implementation Procedures - Student Dress Code

The student dress code will be implemented equitably and consistently regardless of students’ race, color, creed, national origin, immigration status, religion, physical, mental, or educational disability, pregnancy, age, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, body type, body size, or personal style.

The principal is directed to inform all students, parents, and school-based staff members of the student dress code policy at the beginning of each school year and whenever appropriate. Principals may at any time advise students of the requirements of the dress code policy. Communication methods may include, but are not limited to:

Policy implementation should minimize interruption to instruction. If a student is in violation of this student dress code policy, a staff member will discretely and respectfully request that the student rectify their attire to align with the policy. This communication should avoid drawing undue attention to the student. In the event that the student is unable to rectify their attire immediately, and the attire is not disruptive, the student should be permitted to remain in the instructional setting and address their attire at a time that will have minimal impact on their learning.

In the event that the student refuses to rectify their attire, that staff member will refer the student to an administrator who will follow disciplinary action in accordance with the provisions of Policy 9200 Student Discipline and the HCPSS Code of Conduct.

In the event that a student’s violation of this student dress code policy simultaneously violates any other Board policy, the administrator will follow the implementation procedures of both policies.

To better understand the policy implementation status, discipline referral data related to dress code violations will be examined during Policy 9210 review periods.