Firearms and Weapons

7. Pajamas are not allowed. 8. No body piercing other than ears will be permitted. Tattoos that are vulgar, obscene, or that cause a distraction to the learning environment, must be covered. 9. Excessive large/tight clothing will not be permitted. (See #7) 10. Chains/spikes or spike jewelry or belts with chains or spikes are not allowed. 11. Clothing must be worn as the manufacturer intended. Sagging or low rider apparel is unacceptable. 12. School officials will determine the appropriateness of attire. 13. Any clothing that disrupts the teaching and learning process is prohibited.

Violation of the Dress Code policy shall be documented and result in disciplinary action as follows: • First offense: Warning and student will return to class if violation can be corrected. • Second offense: In-school-suspension for the remainder of the day and parent notification of the violation and future consequences if additional violation or alternative consequence upon parent request (corporal punishment). • Third offense: In-school-suspension for three (3) days and parent notification of the violation and future consequences if additional violation or alternative consequence upon parent request (corporal punishment). Fourth offense and all subsequent offenses: Out-of-school suspension for one (1) day plus one (+1) day added for each offense thereafter.

Note: the fourth violation and beyond are considered defiance of school authority and not treated as dress code offenses.

FIREARMS AND WEAPONS

A student is prohibited from having in his/her possession firearms of any kind, at any time, and at any place in a school building, on school grounds, on Board property, on school buses, or while attending any Board sponsored or sanctioned event, program, activity, or function. For purposes of this policy, the term “firearm ” has the same definition as is found in 18 U.S.C §921.

Weapons

A student is prohibited from having in his/her possession a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument of any kind, at any time, and at any place in a school building, on school grounds, on Board property, on school buses, or while attending any Board sponsored or sanctioned event, program, activity, or function.

Penalties for Violations

Students who are found in violation of the above policy may be placed on immediate suspension from school. In addition, parents and police authorities will be notified. Students may be expelled for possession of weapons of any kind, at any time, on school property, or school sponsored functions.