Student Uniform Dress Code Grades 6-12
Tops: Solid Deep Purple, Solid LSU Gold, or Solid White
Plain Shirts And Blouses
Acceptable
Plain Polo Style: Collared, two or three-button knit; Plain Oxford Cloth or Plain Dress Shirt Style, Collared, button-up; Plain Turtlenecks (traditional/mock)
Not Acceptable
Baseball Jersey Style, Sleeveless Shirts or Blouses, Henley Shirts, V-Neck Pullover Shirts, Crew Necks, Hunting Style Shirts, Shirts and Blouses too short to remain tucked in, Any other style
Shirts and blouses shall be buttoned and long enough to remain tucked inat the waist. Solid plain white, solid deep purple or solid LSU gold short sleeved undershirt can be worn under acceptable uniform shirts. Undershirt sleeves must not extend longer than outer shirt.
Sweaters, Sweatshirts, & Vests
Acceptable
All worn with acceptable Collared Shirt, All no longer than hip length, Solid Deep Purple, Solid LSU Gold, Solid White, or Solid Khaki
Not Acceptable
Fleece Vests, Hunting Style Vests, Any other style
PULLOVERS (With or Without Hoods)
Acceptable
All worn with acceptable collared shirt, Must be in school colors with or without school approved logos
Coats and Jackets
Acceptable
All worn with acceptable shirt/blouse, Color not mandated - unless pullovers, Waist lenght to three-quarter lenght, Must be long sleeved, Button snap or zip from top to bottom, Bottom must be banded or straight
Not Acceptable
Trench Coats, Dusters, etc.
Other Garmets: Solid Khaki/ Solid Navy
No Jeans (Khaki or any other color), Parachute, Nylon or Stretch Materials such as Knit, Spandex, etc.
Pants/Trousers
Acceptable
Traditional Style, Plain or Pleated front, Hemmed, Regular ankle length, Capri Pants, Cropped Pants
Not Acceptable
Jeans (any color), Overalls or Carpenter, Cargo or Wide Leg, Hip Huggers, Bell Bottoms/Flare Leg
Walking Shorts & Skorts
Acceptable
Knee lenght or longer, Hemmed
Not Acceptable
Overalls or Carpenter, Cargo or Wide leg
Skirts & Jumpers
Acceptable
Knee length or longer, slits knee length or below
Not Acceptable
Slits above the knee, Cargo style pockets
Belts
Colors: Black, Navy, Brown, Khaki, or White
(Loops require belts at ALL times)
Socks/Stockings/Hose Are Optional
Acceptable
Socks/If Worn - Solid White, Solid Deep Purple, Solid LSU Gold, Solid Khaki, or Solid Navy or Black
Stockings/Hose - Solid Deep Purple, Solid LSU Gold, SolidWhite, Solid Navy, or Sheer Skin Tone
Shoes - Appropriate footwear with backs or straps (no skate shoes.) Must be worn at all times during the school day. Shoes with laces shall be kept tied at all times
Clothing that has been altered by cutting, ripping or fraying from the original state is not allowed. All clothing appropriatly sized, plain, without brand names, brand emblems, or logos showing outwardly (except for coats and jackets.) Example: The brand name Duckhead is not to appear on the front or back of the clothing except for coats and jackets. Administrators are authorized to use their discretion in determining extremes in styles of dress and grooming and what is appropriate and suitable for school wear.
Student Dress and Grooming
It is the policy or the Deauregard Parish School Board to provide equal educationsl opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, mental and/or physical challenge or veteran status in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning attached "Policy Notification" statement with is to be posted in all board owned facilities and shall be distributed and in-serviced to all employees, students and parents/guardians prior to and/or during the opening of school and shall be published in all handbooks (student, etc.) and other instances/documents requiring such notification. The pricipal or designee will make final decision as to what is considered proper and improper dress.
Student Dress And Grooming Compliance
Violations of the Student Dress and Grooming Policy shall be addressed as follows:
A student in violation of the Student Dress and Grooming Policy shall immediately be referred to the administration. If the determintion is made that the student is in violation of the Student Dress and Grooming Policy, the following steps shall be taken.
1) The student will have an oppertunity to modify their appearance and subsequently be admitted to class.
2) If the student is unable to modify their appearance to conform to the Student Dress and Grooming Policy, the student's parent/guardian shall be immediately notified of the violation and requestedto bring proper clothing to the campus.
3) If the parent/guardian cannot be contacted by phone or otherwise or if the proper clothing is not brought to the campus, the student shall be sent to a designated area determined by the administration for the remainder of the school day. Assignments will be requested and worked toward completion while isolated from the general student population. A letter shall be sent home with the student at the end of the reqular day to their parent/guardian stating the violation, and the future violations may result in further disciplinary actions as stated below.
1st Offense- Warning from adminstration - contact parents - change of clothes.
2nd Offense- Saturday detention or One day I.S.S.
3rd Offense- Two days I.S.S.
4th Offense- One day O.S.S.
5th Offense- Two days O.S.S. with reinstatement pending school based hearing.
6th Offense- Indefinite suspension pending hearing with the superintendent/designee to consider expulsion.
Student dress and grooming are not to adversely affect the students' participation in classes, school programs, other school-related activities or detract from the learning environment of the school. Extremes in style and fit in students dress and extremes in style of grooming will not be permitted. Administrators are authorized to use their deiscretion in determining extremes in styles of dress and grooming and what is appropriate and suitable for school wear. No student shall wear, possess, use, distribute, display or sell any clothing, jewelry, emblem, blade, symbols, signs, or other things wich are evidence of affiliation with drugs, alcohol, violence or gang-related activities or exhibits profane or obscene language/ gestures. Policies regarding dress and grooming stress the importance of reducing distractions that inhibit learning and are adddressed as an attempt to enhance the learning environment. Because students represent their respective schools during school-related activities and field trips, student dress adn grooming may be adhered to during these events throughout the year at the discretion of the principal.
1) Hair- Must be neat, clean and out of the eyes. Designs, colors and/or styles which distract from the learning environment and/or student's performance are prohibited. No picks or combs (other than those designed for a hair style) are permitted.
2) Facial Hair- Male students are prohibited from wearing beards or goatees; sideburns may be worn to the base of the earlobe. Students may wear a neatly trimmed mustache. Students with a skin condition will be dealt with on an individual basis.
3) Articles of Clothing-
a. (1) Pants/trousers/shorts/skirts shall be worn at the waist (not in a "sagging" manner).
(2) No pockets below the hips on pants, skirts, or shorts. No excessively tight or loose pants/trousers/shorts/skirts shall be permitted.
(3) No outer garmet shall be tied around
the neck or waist.
(4) Clothing that has been altered by cutting, ripping or fraying from the original garmet is not allowed.
b. Warmups, jogging, and/or sweat suits are permissible only in physical education classes as long as they are sized appropriately and are not sheer and/or see-through.
c. Clothing that advertises alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, drugs or those with obscene or offensive printing on them shall not be permitted.
d. No student (male or female) will be permitted to bring or wear a cap(s), hat(s), skull cap(s) and/or bandanna(s) on school property, including school buses, during the regular school day, unless otherwise notified by the administration. This probation may extend to any school-related field trips taken by the students during the school year. (Knit caps are permissable outdoors during cold weather.)
4) Jewelry- Students are not allowed to wear body piercing jewelry or other such items. Female students only are permitted to wear earings. No heavy chains or medallions allowed.
5) Standard watches are permissible- Watches that distract from the learning environment of the student(s) and serve additional functions other than to keep time are prohibited (i.e. game watches, calculator watches and/or electronic telecommunication devices/watch beeper, etc) from school campuses during the regular school day.
6) Sunglasses- other than prescription, are not permitted.