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the bottom of the collar nor fall below the eyebrows. Exaggerated styles (e.g. tails, color, or excessive use of gels or spray) are not permitted. Students must maintain natural hair color. The final decision on acceptable hairstyle rests with the Deans. 5. Facial Hair: Students must be clean-shaven. Sideburns may not extend below the bottom of the ear. A neat, trimmed mustache is acceptable with approval from the

Deans. 6. Hats: Hats may be worn outside. Hats, or any other headwear (headbands, scarves, or hoods), should be removed from one’s head once inside any building. 7. Jewelry: One earring per ear is acceptable. All other body piercing, such as eyebrows, tongues, etc., are not acceptable. 8. The following are prohibited: a. Pants that are excessively baggy and/or show any part of a student’s underwear; b. Exposed tattoo(s); c. Any clothing that is torn, “stressed,” dirty, or written on; and d. Any clothing that contains objectionable words or symbols, such as those conveying vulgar, violent, satanic, sexually suggestive or racially discriminatory messages, or that advertise drugs or alcohol.

Any student whose dress is inconsistent with these guidelines will be referred to the Deans and may not be allowed to attend class. If students miss class time because of improper dress, their parents will be notified and the absence will be considered unexcused.

The Deans make final decisions regarding student grooming and appearance.

POLICY ON POSSESSION, TRANSFER, OR BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, INCLUDING ALCOHOL AND PERFORMANCE-

ENHANCING DRUGS

Using, “being under the influence of,” possessing, trading, selling, giving away, or offering to trade, sell, or give away alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, paraphernalia associated with controlled substances, performance-enhancing drugs, or other hazardous substances on campus, near the campus, at any school-sponsored activity, or at a time or place directly involving De La Salle High School will not be tolerated. Possession includes, but is not limited to, one’s person or personal property, automobiles, or school property, including lockers.

The foregoing carries the following consequences:

1. A student detained under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, performance-enhancing drugs, or other hazardous substances will not be released except into the custody of his parent(s) or guardian(s), or other authorized adult(s). If