3224 Student Dress

Preserving a beneficial learning environment and assuring the safety and well-being of all students are primary concerns of the Board of Directors.

 

Students' choices in matters of dress should be made in consultation with their parents.

 

Student dress shall only be regulated when, in the judgment of school administrators, there is a reasonable expectation that:

For the purpose of this policy, a material and substantial disruption of the educational process may be found to exist when a student's conduct and apparel is inconsistent with any part of the educational mission of the school district. Prohibited conduct and apparel includes the use of lewd, sexual, drug, or tobacco or alcohol-related messages, profanity, and/or gang-related apparel.

 

The uniforms of nationally recognized youth organizations and clothing worn in observance of a student’s religion are not subject to this policy.

 

The superintendent shall establish procedures providing guidance to students, parents, and staff regarding appropriate student dress in school or while engaging in extracurricular activities. Such procedures shall ensure that any student wearing, carrying, or displaying gang-related apparel, exhibiting behavior or gestures which symbolize gang membership, or causing and/or participating in activities which intimidate or affect the attendance of another student shall be asked, with notice to his or her parents, to make appropriate corrections and be subject to discipline if the corrections are not undertaken.

 

Legal References:

RCW 28A.320.140 Schools with Special standards

WAC 392-400-215 Student Rights

WAC 392-400-225 School district rules defining misconduct

 

Adoption Date: 11/18/08

Franklin Pierce Schools

Revised:

Classification: Optional