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Posted on May 12, 2011 Just a comment -- not a question. Thank you very much for taking the high school dress code seriously. It is appalling the way some of the girls were dressed for the freshman semi-formal, as well as how the kids dress for school.
The vast majority of students dress appropriately. Those who do not have probably gotten the message in the past that it is okay, since no one has addressed them on this topic. The administration, faculty and staff are trying to do a better job in identifying and speaking to those young people who violate the dress code.
Posted on May 12, 2011 In the last month we have gotten at least 6 or 7 emails and letters re the dress ode. CLEARLY this isn't working..so why not just simply say that girls cant wear dresses or skirts period? Jeans/sweats only..being the mom of 4 teenage daughters..that would make life a lot easier. also they get yelled at if there bra strap shows , even if they have on two other shorts over it..they get yelled at for that too! the problem is all of the stores sell shorts and skirts that are way too short. or better yet..lets have a Shen uniform..? jeans and white shirts. The teachers and administrators are spending wayyyyy to much precious time disciplining these kids. I mean come on..with all the teachers getting cut..they pay people to stand in hall yelling at kids cause of clothing?? REALLY???Also on Friday night the fact that 40 or more kids got called down to office for dresses too short and parents were called..is nuts.! its a school dance! again...the teachers/admin should go walk in a store that sells teens clothes and see the options! AND FYI my daughter wasn't one of the 40.
Here are some facts. The overwhelming majority of students come to school appropriately dressed. I’m assuming that they shop in stores in or near Clifton Park. Students are not yelled at because of their choice of clothes. Rather they are spoken to about this. We are not wasting our time if our efforts to help create and maintain an environment suitable for young adults who have much at stake as they prepare for the next phases of their lives. An academic environment that allows students to grow socially and emotionally is what we are about.
Posted on May 12, 2011 In reference to the recent question about shorts, please know that pockets hanging below the leg of the short is not the only issue. There are several potential problems with shorts. Parents should do the "arm test" with their children (usually daughters) before they leave in the morning. If a student's arms and hands fall below the shorts, it is probably a problem. There are also issues with shorts that cling too tightly, ride too low, are see-through, or become especially revealing when a student sits down. If the only shorts for girls (available in stores) are too short, then they just should not be worn to school, period. For some reason, boys' shorts are far more appropriate in length and fit. I'm grateful for the attention to appropriate dress being taken by building administrators. --From a mother of two daughters and a teacher!
Thanks for your support. It is a difficult to enforce, but we do the best we can.
Posted on May 4, 2011 So are students not allowed to wear shorts to hse anymore? People are getting sent home constantly because of their outfits.. but it IS getting warmer outside. what exactly are the dress rules??
Shorts are allowed, but not microscopic shorts. Shorts with the pockets or linings exposed are too short. By the way, we are unaware of people being sent home. However epeat offenders will be sent home after the administration speaks to their parents.
Posted on August 30, 2010 Is it true that the dress code is being modified so hoodies aren't allowed?
Posted on May 24, 2010 Why are the "Silly Bands" banned?
Posted on March 26, 2010 I am not aware of any district policy banning the breast cancer awareness bracelets being worn in school. To find the bracelets inappropriate or offensive is unheard of. What is more offensive is the amount of skin that is allowed to be showcased by the students, rather than the bracelets being worn for a worthy cause. When did this become a written policy? I seem to have missed receiving this. Although there is a dress code, rest assured it is not enforced. What ever happened to freedom of speech and beliefs - we do live in a democratic society, I thought.
The district is not against breast cancer awareness items of clothing in general. However, when any item of clothing has the potential of becoming a distraction in school, the principal has the discretion to take action. The issue you are referring to are the bracelets that say "I Love Boobies." This was not an issue until it started showing up on t-shirts. The concern is how far will it go...think about the potential for other types of cancers or diseases.
Posted on January 22, 2010 I asked this question about two weeks ago, so I'll try again. How come girls are allowed to walk around wearing leggings with ONLY a t-shirt, therefore their butts are not covered? And don't say it doesn't happen, because it does. I see many girls in EVERY one of my classes, plus tons of girls in the hallway, wearing this "style." The dress code has only allowed skirts longer than the length of a girls fingertips (when her arm is straightened out), yet a girl can walk around in leggings with every nuance of her lower body on display. It disgusts me! I don't want to see that. HSE does a horrible job of enforcing any semblance of a school dress code to begin with, but this is just un-called for. The girls should be sent home and made to change.
As long as leggings are dark colored and are covered by a shirt or skirt, they are allowed.
Posted on May 4, 2011 On 4/25 I was very happy to receive a message from the Acadia Principal regarding the dress code. It stated: Bottoms must be at least to the length of the knuckles when arms are at their side in a relaxed position. No short shorts, etc... Students not dressed appropriately will be required to change their clothes & parents may be contacted... The parents encouraged to talk to their child about dress code and our support was requested. I picked my daughter up early on 4/27 and noticed two girls in the short time I was there wearing extremely short shorts. This is very frustrating that I insist on having my daughter dress appropriately and other do not. She tells me that it is not enforced at school so why do I enforce it. (I won't go into my long explanation as to why I care about how she presents herself.) Why is there a dress code if it is not being followed and why are we receiving messages requesting us to follow rules when the school is not following thru on the enforcement of the rules?
Acadia, Gowana and Koda are enforcing the dress code and each school has spoken to many students, parents and a number of students have had to change what they were wearing. We have over 770 students in each school and we are doing our best to be fair and consistent with the enforcement of this in all three middle schools. On the day you were observing, April 27, this would have been the first day of the new policy and our hope is that by being consistent that we have fewer and fewer problems as the days go by.
Posted on March 12, 2008 Why aren't hats allowed in the middle schools but okay at the high school?
While the board sets broad policies, individual school buildings can determine more specific parameters or guidelines to ensure a positive and safe environment. The administration at the three middle schools agree that because of the various maturity levels of students, hats are not appropriate for the middle school classroom. The middle schools do have special days when students are allowed to wear hats to promote school spirit or a particular event.
Posted on June 18, 2010 it is illegal in the state of New York for public schools to have dress codes.
Posted on December 23, 2008 What is the district's policy on cold weather clothing? In the elementary & middle schools, will a student's parents be spoken to if a child shows up to school day after day without a warm coat?
Yes at the elementary school, no at the middle and high school.
Posted on December 11, 2008 Why can't we wear hoods in the high schools? I have heard that we cannot because they can't identify us.
It makes it difficult for staff to identify students who wear hoods. Hoods also allow students the opportunity to conceal something that should not be brought into school.
Posted on May 29, 2009 Since there is a middle school dress code, I am wondering why there are still girls wearing shorts that are way too short and shirts that show bra-straps & cleavage? Also, why are the boys allowed to wear their pants & shorts so low? It's all inappropriate & interferes with students' learning. They need to know what is appropriate for the workplace, so when is the school going to enforce the dress code?
We address it everyday. Parental support in choosing the attire would greatly assist all school personnel with dress code concerns.
Posted on April 30, 2008 Are flip flops considered appropriate foot wear at school?
While these fall in the "acceptable" category, we don't advise wearing these as they may become a safety issue in the event of an emergency where students are expected to exit the building quickly.
Posted on February 7, 2008 How are violations of the new dress code being addressed at High School East and West?
Violations of the dress code are handled by the administration in both buildings. If students are in violation they have the option of: changing their clothes; turning the inappropriate shirt inside out; covering up the offensive shirt; or wearing a clean item supplied by the school. The alternative to these options would be that the student would be sent home.
Posted on July 23, 2008 Why doesn't staff have to follow the dress code provided for students? That seems a little hypocritical. I've seen some VERY questionable outfits
Here is what the code of conduct (BOE policy 3410A) says regarding the dress of staff members: "All district staff members are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for school and school functions in clothing which is appropriately professional, safe and does not disrupt, distract or otherwise interfere with the educational process. Further, staff shall model appropriate dress and decorum for students, recognizing the significant role and impression they have on students." If you have concerns about a specific staff member, contact the principal or supervisor.
Posted on May 5, 2008 We hear so much about the dress code suggestions, guidelines and rules...but never consequences. What are they consequences and do they differ for the severity of infraction?
The consequences are generally that students are told to correct the violation of the dress code by changing the inappropriate clothing. They may also spend time in supervised study or if the student consistently disregards the directive of the administrator, they would be given harsher penalties for insubordination. In some cases, depending on the violation, students may also be given a warning.
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