Scott Middle School

2008-2009

 

 

Ms. B. Escalante, Principal

Mr. K. Rivera, Assistant Principal

Mr. W.M. Paskis, Assistant to the Principal

 

 

 

 

Parents/Guardians, please sign this sheet and have your child return this sheet only to his or her Advisory teacher.

 

 

 

Signature  __________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School Wear Policy Guidelines         

General guidelines:

·         All clothing must be of appropriate size and fit neatly

·         Tops must be tucked in and stay tucked when arms are raised

·         No hats, caps, scarves, gloves, sweatbands, or sunglasses

·         No chains (non-jewelry) or chain wallets or belts, studded bracelets or collars

·         Clothing that is distressed or has holes or rips  is not to be worn

·         Articles of apparel, clothing, or accessories that present a hazard to the individual, other people or property will not be permitted

·         Due to safety concerns clothing that is too long, flip-flop sandals, or high platform shoes will not be permitted

Shirts and Tops

·         Must be solid white, light or navy blue collared polo or dress style only

·         Only elementary school students have the color “red” in their school wear policy.

·         Shirts must have sleeves, no holes, rips or tears

·         No writing or logos are permitted, except approved SCH spirit wear

·         All tops should be of an appropriate size and fit; no form-fitting or long, baggy shirts will be permitted

·         Tops open lower than the collar bone are not permitted

·         Any material that is sheer or lightweight enough to be seen through will not be permitted

Sweaters /Sweatshirts:  

·         Solid Cardigan (button or zip) and crew neck sweaters, pullovers and sweatshirts  are permitted in white, navy or light blue; no writing or logos except approved SCH spirit wear

 

Pants / Slacks / Shorts / Capris / Skorts 

·         Must be solid color of navy or khaki, no denim

·         Garments designed with belt loops must be belted at the waist

·         Shorts, skirts and skorts must be no shorter than 3” above knee

·         Bottoms made of stretch knits, spandex, flannel, denim or fleece such as sweatpants, jogging pants, or any  type of athletic clothing are not permitted

·         Baggy, saggy, long, or form-fitting pants are not permitted

Skirts / Dresses / Jumpers: 

·         Must be a solid color of navy or khaki and meet all other school wear guidelines

·         All dresses must also meet the requirements listed above under tops

Shoes:

·         Shoes designed to be worn outside the home

·          Shoes must  be tied and shoes with velcro closures must be secured at all times as designed

·         Flip flops, slippers and high platform shoes are not allowed

 

 

Students who do not follow the rules of proper dress will be sent to the office and given the opportunity to contact a parent/guardian to arrange a change of clothing.  If a parent/guardian is unavailable, the student may be assigned to ICBM for the remainder of the school day. Students will not be allowed to make up any schoolwork missed as a result of out of school suspension due to inappropriate clothing.  Continual abuse of the dress code can result in suspension or expulsion.  The dress code is in effect for all school and school related activities.

 

CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

To protect the learning environment, it is necessary that Scott students act in a manner that is conducive to the mission of education.  Disruption of the educational process for all students by an individual will not be allowed.

1.       Students are to act at all times in a responsible manner and show courtesy and respect to those in a supervisory capacity.

2.       Students will move in the hallways in an orderly fashion, staying to the right and not loitering.  Running, pushing or any other physical conduct or any unnecessary disturbances will not be tolerated. 

3.       Lockers are to be used only before and after school and at designated times.  Please make sure that your child is using a combination lock and that the combination is not shared with anyone except the student’s teachers.  The school will not be responsible for removing locks.  If lock removal becomes necessary, a parent or guardian will need to make arrangements with school administration to come into the building to remove a lock.

4.       Students are to be prepared for class as instructed by their classroom teachers.

5.       Students are to enter the building in the morning through the parking lot and 173rd Street entrances. Students are not allowed to enter in the morning at the Grand Avenue entrance. In the interest of building security, no student is to enter or open any door during school hours other than the main doors by the office, using the intercom.

6.       Chewing gum is NOT allowed in school at any time.  Food and drinks are to be kept in the locker except to be brought to the lunchroom.  Glass bottles or containers are not permitted in the building.

7.       Possession of tobacco or smoking material (including lighters, paper, pipes, etc.) is not permitted on school grounds.

8.       Use of profanity or racial slurs or other defamation will not be tolerated.

9.       Engaging in any activity forbidden by the laws of the State of Indiana, which constitute an interference with a school purpose is forbidden.

10.   Verbal or physical assault or threatening behavior toward a school staff member or another student will not be tolerated.

11. Bullying by a student or groups of students against another student with the intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, intimidate, or harm the other student through overt, repeated acts or gestures, including verbal or written communications transmitted, and/or physical acts committed, or any other similar behavior is prohibited.

12. Sexual harassment is strictly prohibited and consists of unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

• Unwelcome sexual comments or gestures

• Offensive touching

• Sexual intimidation

• Sexual assault

Reported sexual harassment allegations will be investigated by the school administration.

13. No student on or about school property or at any school activity shall:

1. Wear, possess, use, distribute, display or sell any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign, drawing, graffiti, or other things which may be viewed as evidence of membership or affiliation in any gang;

2. Commit any act or omission, or use any speech, either verbal or nonverbal (gestures, handshakes, drawings, graffiti, other written communications, etc.) showing affiliation in a gang;

3. Commit any act or omission in furtherance of the interests of any gang or gang activity, including but not limited to:

• soliciting others for membership in any gang;

• requesting any person to pay for protection or otherwise intimidating or threatening any person;

• committing any other illegal act or other violation of school district policies;

• inciting other students to act with physical violence upon any other person.

Use or have in his possession any cellular communication device, pocket pager or similar electronic paging device or laser pointer while in any school building or on any school property, during regular school hours or at any other time.

14. Other behavior not conducive to the educational process as described in School Board Policy, Series 5406 and Administrative Regulations will not be tolerated.

 

 

The grounds for suspension or expulsion apply when a student is:

 

1. On school grounds immediately before or during school hours, or immediately after school hours, or at any other time when the school is being used by a school group;  

 

2. Off school grounds at a school activity, function, or event; or

 

3. Traveling to or from school or a school activity, function or event.