Parent Communication - Two Rivers Magnet Middle School!

may choose to purchase additional pairs in black or navy blue. All dress code shirts and pants mustbe purchased from our vendor Novel Tees. They are located at 81 Tolland Turnpike in Manchester,CT. (860-643-6008). Students will be fitted by the vendor.Students may also purchase Two Rivers’ crew neck sweatshirts, collared sweatshirts and fleeceouterwear as an option. These are the only items that can be worn in the building over student poloshirts. Skirts are available for students who wear them every day for religious purposes.FootwearOnly shoes or sneakers can be worn. Maximum heel height is 2 inches on any shoe.JewelrySimple earrings and watches may be worn. Earrings may not be larger than 1 inch in diameter or length.Necklaces are discouraged and may not be visible. Bracelets of any type are not allowed. No other body piercingsor jewelry is allowed.Any other clothing items are not acceptable. All coats, sweatshirts, jackets – outerwear of any kind (except forthe items listed above), backpacks and headwear need to be stored in lockers during the day.LanyardsStudents will be issued lanyards and ID cards. These must be worn every day. Students may not decorate theirlanyards. If lost, replacement for the lanyards and/or ID cards can be arranged in the 3 rd floor office. Lanyardscost $2.00 and ID’s cost 30 stamps or $5.00.General Grooming Hair should be neat, clean, and of a natural color Only plain barrettes, elastics, and hair bands are allowed in the hair (no adornments) Grooming is to be done only in the restrooms There should be no temporary or permanent tattoos or drawing on any part of the body nor adornment thatdraws attention to oneself in a manner that may be disruptive to the educational process All clothing should be clean and without holes or tears. Students are expected to be dressed at home! They should come off the bus into school dressed accordingto the dress code.The decision of whether or not a student’s clothing is acceptable will made by the Two Riversadministration.Failure to comply with the dress code guidelines is considered to be an insubordinate act and will betreated as such. The following steps will be taken when a student a student violates the dress code:The student will be sent to the main office and counseled about the dress code.Inappropriate accessories will be confiscated.The student will be given a warning and the opportunity to change clothes and/or parent/guardianwill be called to bring appropriate clothes.If a student is unwilling to change or a parent/guardian cannot bring in clothes, the student willcomplete his/her assigned class work in in-school suspension. Any classes or work missed dueto time in the office is the responsibility of the student.Repeated violations of dress code will be dealt with in a more serious manner.When a Two Rivers staff member speaks to a student to correct a dress code violation, the student isexpected to comply. Questions regarding interpretation may be discussed at a later time. The decision ofwhether or not an individual’s clothing is acceptable will be the decision of the Two Riversadministration. It is hoped that all students will adhere to these guidelines so that the issue of clothing iskept to a minimum.- 22 -