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LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DRESS CODE |
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The purpose of his dress code is to enhance school safety, improve the learning environment and promote good behavior. Children’s attitudes toward school work and behavior are related to the clothing that they wear. Therefore, we recommend clothing and footwear suitable or a working atmosphere and appropriate weather. In order to achieve this goal, the following guidelines are in place at the Lakewood Elementary Schools
Shoes
- Tennis shoes or sturdy, form-fitting shoes are recommended for the school day.
- No backless or high-heeled shoes arc permitted, (Flip flops are not permitted; sandals with back straps can be worn.)
Pants. shorts, skirts
- Pants and shorts need to fit snuggly at the waist.
- Sagging clothing is not acceptable.
- Extremely brief shorts and short skirts are not appropriate for school. Mid-thigh length or longer is appropriate.
Shirts
- Shirts with sleeves are recommended.
- Halter, tank, and thin-strapped tops are not permitted. Sleeveless athletic jerseys without a t-shirt underneath are not permitted.
General
- Tops and bottoms must overlap at all times, including when arms are raised.
- Hats, caps, hoods, and other headwear may not he worn during the school day unless for school-sponsored activities.
- Jackets and coats (outerwear) may not be worn indoors during the school day.
- The following items are inappropriate for school and therefore not permitted:
- Unnaturally colored hair
- Make-up, body glitter, and tattoos
- Visible body piercing other than in the ears
- Clothing that is in disrepair, ripped, or contains holes
- Any article of clothing or accessory that promotes drugs, alcohol. tobacco, sex, violence or is offensive or degrading
- Any thing that may cause a distraction to the educational process or is deemed inappropriate or unsafe
HEELEYS SHOES WITH WHEELS IN THE HEELS ARE NOT TO BE WORN AT SCHOOL
This dress code does not regulate he exercise of an individual’s sincerely held religious beliefs.
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