Student Planner 2013-14 - Pinkerton Academy

Pinkerton Academy Dress CodePinkerton Academy has adopted a dress code policy for all students. Any violation of thedress code may, at the sole discretion of the administration, require appropriate clothing to bebrought to the school or the student sent home to change. A student may be kept out of classesuntil appropriate attire is worn. All clothing must conform to all other Academy policies and tostate and federal health and safety regulations. The intent of this dress code is not to interferewith the free exercise of religion, and the Academy shall grant appropriate exceptions to thispolicy for matters of religious exercise which do not create a risk to public health or safety. Thisdress code is in effect at all times that school is in session, including mid-year and final exams,and at all school functions. Based upon the guidelines above, judgments related to acceptableclothing shall be made by the administration, and those judgments are not subject to arbitration.1. Acceptable clothing must be in good condition, free of holes, and not tattered or worn;cut-offs are never acceptable.2. Acceptable footwear should be safe, comfortable shoes that are suitable for walkingaround campus.3. Appropriate tops are to be collared casual or dress shirts, polo shirts, turtlenecks, sweaters,or t-shirts with appropriate necklines. Tank tops, tops or dresses with spaghettistraps or any tops that have shoulder straps of less than 2” in width are prohibited.4. Acceptable shorts or skirts will be no higher than knee length when the person is standingnormally. All pants and shorts must be worn at the waist line or above.5. The following are prohibited: clothing that is too revealing, bare midriffs, visible undergarments,pajama bottoms or sleepwear, or comparable attire.6. Hats, hoods, and headgear are prohibited except while traveling outside school buildings,in the corridors or during lunches. Bandanas are prohibited at all times.7. All clothing with inappropriate or suggestive words, phrases or illustrations displaying orpromoting alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, illegal substances, prejudice, violence,dismemberment, extreme behavior, and any sexual activity or innuendoes are prohibited.Pinkerton Academy reserves the right at any time to prohibit the display of any article ofclothing, headgear, insignia, symbols of “gang” affiliation or any article of clothing whichis likely to incite violence or create a risk to the safety of students or faculty.8. Certain Academy functions will require a more formal dress code according to the natureof the activity.9. All athletic uniforms (when worn during the school day) must adhere to the Academy’sdress code guidelines.10. All personal grooming, including application of make-up, should be done in bathrooms,locker rooms or the health office. Electrical grooming devices such as hair dryers, haircurlers or straighteners are prohibited.11. Students should be considerate of others and limit the amount of applied perfumes orbody sprays.Approved Executive Cmte. 6/20/13