Student Handbook - DeKalb County Schools
Student Handbook - DeKalb County Schools Student Handbook - DeKalb County Schools
23. INAPPROPRIATE BODILY CONTACT OF A SEXUAL NATURE BETWEEN OR AMONG STUDENTS;SEXUAL MISCONDUCT; SEXUAL HARASSMENT; SEXUAL ORIENTATION HARASSMENTSexual misconduct between or among students or against School System employees or visitors on school property or at anyschool activity or event, including, but not limited to, sexual contact, sexual assault, unwelcome sexual advances or comments,request for sexual favors, indecent exposure, insulting comments about sexual orientation, stalking, etc. The DeKalb SchoolSystem will not tolerate bullying and other forms of harassment and, therefore, reserves the right to punish students after thefirst incident and upon a finding of guilt.A Local Formal Hearing must be held. Based on a finding of guilty at the Local Formal Hearing, the student issuspended for up to ten (10) school days and is referred to the Student Evidentiary Hearing Committee, which mayresult in suspension, a referral to an alternative school, or expulsion.Book BagsOnly clear or mesh book bags are permitted on campus. Sport bags, gym bags, large purses, travel bags, and other bags used totransport books and other personal items are not permitted at school. Book bags won’t be allowed the days before or onHalloween. In addition, book bags won’t be allowed on campus the last three days of school each semester.Students who violate this policy will be charged with Offense 8B (Failure to follow instructions) of the Student Code ofConduct. Book bags, except clear or mesh bags, taken to classes will be confiscated and returned to the parent or to the studentat the end of the day. Neither administrators nor teachers will be responsible for confiscated book bags lost or stolen. Thepenalty as stated in the discipline brochure for Offense 8B will be invoked.Dress CodeIf a student's attire or appearance represents a danger to his or her health, or attracts undue attention to the extent that itbecomes a disruptive factor in the school, the principal or his or her designee will ask the student to make necessary changes.In the event the change does not take place in the time allowed, the student may be charged with refusal to follow instructions(offense #12.) The following guidelines are in the interest of instruction, health, safety, and cleanliness:At any time when a student's appearance endangers the student's health or safety, or that of others, or otherwise interfereswith the educational process and mission of the school, the school will exercise its right and responsibility to intervene and takecorrective action.Students are expected to follow all school rules governing safety in specialized programs that may require the wearing ofprotective clothing, safety glasses, or other similar requirements.In all matters relating to individual dress and grooming, students are required to exercise good judgment, exhibit responsiblebehavior, and endeavor to reflect respect for themselves, their school, and their community. Therefore, the following are notallowed: baggy pants, bare midriffs, halter tops/tank tops, short shorts, "net"/see-through garments and dresses, pants, andskirts with high splits.The wearing of clothing, insignia, symbols, or adornments worn or carried by a student which may promote the use ofcontrolled substances, including, but not limited to, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco is unacceptable. The wearing of clothing whichshows offensive and/or vulgar words, pictures, diagrams, drawings, or includes words or phrases of a sexual nature, or wordsor phrases that are derogatory regarding a person's ethnic background, color, race, national origin, religious belief, sexualorientation, or disability is unacceptable.Body tattoos and body piercing (other than earrings) are unacceptable because of disruptions to learning and because ofhealth concerns.The wearing of clothing or accessories that represents any group, gang, organization, or philosophy that advocates violenceor disruption, or has any history of violence or disruption is unacceptable.Unacceptable Clothing: With or without a jacket, Cut-offs, tank tops, muscle shirts, exposed midriffs, halter tops, dressesand blouses with thin straps are not allowed. Baggy pants "net"/see through garments and dresses, pants, or skirts with highsplits are unacceptable. Skirt lengths or the split of the skirt must fall just above the knee, and low cut blouses or shirts are notallowed. Spandex shorts or tights may not be worn as outerwear. Shirts wrapped around the neck and/or with one sleeve in/outare not allowed.Unacceptable Outerwear: Towels are not considered outerwear. Students may not have towels wrapped around their necks,shoulders, or hanging from their pockets. Belts are to be worn buckled, straps are to be worn over the shoulder fastened, andpants are to be worn with the waist of the pants at the waist of the body. Shirts are to be tucked in at the waistband of the pants.Hats, caps, and other headwear (bandannas, headbands, and scarves) are appropriate for outside wear only. Hats may not becarried to classes. Hats must be placed in lockers at the beginning of each day and may not be worn in the building at any timeincluding after school or at extracurricular events that are conducted indoors. Sunglasses may not be worn inside either over theeyes or propped on the top of the head. These items should be removed as one enters the building and shall be placed in thelocker for the entire school day. Students must wear shoes at all times while on campus, however, BEDROOM SLIPPERS,
CHINESE SLIPPERS of any kind, Slippers with tie up shoe strings OR SHOWER THONG SHOES (RUBBER FLIP-FLOPS)ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.STUDENT DRESS CODE-Updated for the 2009-2010 School YearThe atmosphere of a school must be conducive to learning. A student’s appearance can positively or negatively impactthe climate of a school. Students must adhere to DeKalb School System dress code requirements. Students who fail tocomply with the DeKalb School System dress code requirements, as enumerated below, may be charged with Offense#25 –Student Dress Code Violation (see page 28):♦ Students are expected to follow all school rules governing safety in specialized programs that may require thewearing of protective clothing, safety glasses, or other similar requirements.♦ Clothing or jewelry that disrupts the educational process or endangers the health or safety of other students, staff orvisitors is prohibited.♦ The wearing of clothing, insignia, symbols, or adornments worn or carried on or about a student whichpromote gangs, the use of controlled substances, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco is prohibited.♦ The wearing of clothing which shows offensive and/or vulgar words, pictures, diagrams, drawings, orincludes words or phrases of a violent nature, a disruptive nature, a sexual nature, or words or phrases that arederogatory regarding a person’s ethnic background, color, race, national origin, religious belief, sexual orientation, ordisability is prohibited.The wearing of pants below the waist line, bare midriffs, halter tops/tank tops, tops/blouses revealing cleavage, shortshorts, net/see through garments, flip-flops, between-the-toe shoes without heels, bedroom shoes, or other footwear thatinterferes with freedom of movement and dresses, pants, or skirts with high splits is prohibited. Note: Students/Parentsare urged to review local school handbooks for any additional requirements related to student dress.25. STUDENT DRESS CODE VIOLATIONAll students are expected to adhere to the expectations of appropriate dress as indicated on page 6 of this handbook and anyadditional requirements listed in local school regulations.The following applies to all student dress code violations:Number of OffensesActions of the SchoolVerbal Reprimand, Contact Parent and In-School Suspension (ISS) until End of Day orFirst OffenseCorrection of the ViolationSecond OffenseRequired Parent Conference and two (2) Days ISSContact Parent, three (3) Days ISS and Local Formal Hearing, which may result in up to ten(10) days ISS, Local Probation and/or parent attend classes with student in lieu of ISS. ChronicThird Offenseviolation of this expectation will result in the charge of #19a– Repeated Violation of SchoolRules and a possible referral to an alternative setting upon a finding of guilty by the StudentEvidentiary Hearing Committee.“The School Cannot Live Apart From the Community”Grooming: Students who elect to wear braids must have their hair fully braided before coming to school. When a studentfails to follow good taste and grooming, he or she will be asked to take the necessary corrective action before attending class.Inappropriate items will be confiscated and returned to parents at administrations convenience or to the student at the end of thesemester. Body tattoos and body piercing (other than earrings) removable silver, gold or other colored grills/teeth areunacceptable because of either or both disruptions to learning and or because of health concerns.Prohibited Items: In order to provide a proper learning environment free from distraction and interruptions, prohibiteditems include but are not limited to: drink containers such as "squeeze bottles" or glass containers, cards, toys, dolls, stuffedanimals, cameras, buttons, & camcorders to school. Also, athletic equipment such as footballs, bats, gloves, and basketballsshould be left at home. The school furnishes these items during the school day. The item will be returned to parents at theirconvenience or to the student at the end of the semester.Dress for SuccessEvery school will design and implement a dress code that provides for specific styles of dress. This plan includes tucking in allshirts and no pants worn below the waistline.Hall PassesStudents must have a hall pass/agenda book while in the hall during instructional time. Hall passes must be written on theMcNair High School official school form. Students who do not comply with this rule will be directed to the Attendance Officeand charged with violating rule #10 (skipping class).In-School Suspension (1SS)An alternative instructional program through in-school suspension is offered for some disciplinary infractions.
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CHINESE SLIPPERS of any kind, Slippers with tie up shoe strings OR SHOWER THONG SHOES (RUBBER FLIP-FLOPS)ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.STUDENT DRESS CODE-Updated for the 2009-2010 School YearThe atmosphere of a school must be conducive to learning. A student’s appearance can positively or negatively impactthe climate of a school. <strong>Student</strong>s must adhere to <strong>DeKalb</strong> School System dress code requirements. <strong>Student</strong>s who fail tocomply with the <strong>DeKalb</strong> School System dress code requirements, as enumerated below, may be charged with Offense#25 –<strong>Student</strong> Dress Code Violation (see page 28):♦ <strong>Student</strong>s are expected to follow all school rules governing safety in specialized programs that may require thewearing of protective clothing, safety glasses, or other similar requirements.♦ Clothing or jewelry that disrupts the educational process or endangers the health or safety of other students, staff orvisitors is prohibited.♦ The wearing of clothing, insignia, symbols, or adornments worn or carried on or about a student whichpromote gangs, the use of controlled substances, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco is prohibited.♦ The wearing of clothing which shows offensive and/or vulgar words, pictures, diagrams, drawings, orincludes words or phrases of a violent nature, a disruptive nature, a sexual nature, or words or phrases that arederogatory regarding a person’s ethnic background, color, race, national origin, religious belief, sexual orientation, ordisability is prohibited.The wearing of pants below the waist line, bare midriffs, halter tops/tank tops, tops/blouses revealing cleavage, shortshorts, net/see through garments, flip-flops, between-the-toe shoes without heels, bedroom shoes, or other footwear thatinterferes with freedom of movement and dresses, pants, or skirts with high splits is prohibited. Note: <strong>Student</strong>s/Parentsare urged to review local school handbooks for any additional requirements related to student dress.25. STUDENT DRESS CODE VIOLATIONAll students are expected to adhere to the expectations of appropriate dress as indicated on page 6 of this handbook and anyadditional requirements listed in local school regulations.The following applies to all student dress code violations:Number of OffensesActions of the SchoolVerbal Reprimand, Contact Parent and In-School Suspension (ISS) until End of Day orFirst OffenseCorrection of the ViolationSecond OffenseRequired Parent Conference and two (2) Days ISSContact Parent, three (3) Days ISS and Local Formal Hearing, which may result in up to ten(10) days ISS, Local Probation and/or parent attend classes with student in lieu of ISS. ChronicThird Offenseviolation of this expectation will result in the charge of #19a– Repeated Violation of SchoolRules and a possible referral to an alternative setting upon a finding of guilty by the <strong>Student</strong>Evidentiary Hearing Committee.“The School Cannot Live Apart From the Community”Grooming: <strong>Student</strong>s who elect to wear braids must have their hair fully braided before coming to school. When a studentfails to follow good taste and grooming, he or she will be asked to take the necessary corrective action before attending class.Inappropriate items will be confiscated and returned to parents at administrations convenience or to the student at the end of thesemester. Body tattoos and body piercing (other than earrings) removable silver, gold or other colored grills/teeth areunacceptable because of either or both disruptions to learning and or because of health concerns.Prohibited Items: In order to provide a proper learning environment free from distraction and interruptions, prohibiteditems include but are not limited to: drink containers such as "squeeze bottles" or glass containers, cards, toys, dolls, stuffedanimals, cameras, buttons, & camcorders to school. Also, athletic equipment such as footballs, bats, gloves, and basketballsshould be left at home. The school furnishes these items during the school day. The item will be returned to parents at theirconvenience or to the student at the end of the semester.Dress for SuccessEvery school will design and implement a dress code that provides for specific styles of dress. This plan includes tucking in allshirts and no pants worn below the waistline.Hall Passes<strong>Student</strong>s must have a hall pass/agenda book while in the hall during instructional time. Hall passes must be written on theMcNair High School official school form. <strong>Student</strong>s who do not comply with this rule will be directed to the Attendance Officeand charged with violating rule #10 (skipping class).In-School Suspension (1SS)An alternative instructional program through in-school suspension is offered for some disciplinary infractions.
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