Las Cruces Public Schools Dress Code

POLICY Related Entries: JICAA, JICAA-RA, JICA-RA Responsible Office:Chief Academic Officer

Student Dress A.PURPOSE To ensure that a student’s dress or appearance does not disrupt or disturb the educational process nor shall constitute a threat to health or safety to themselves or to others. B.POSITION The Board of Education believes that a student dress policy is an essential aspect of creating a school environment that is safe, conducive to learning and free from unnecessary disruption. During the school day and while participating in school related activities/functions, students shall adhere to a standard of dress and appearance that is appropriate. Student dress and personal appearance shall meet reasonable standards of cleanliness and safety and must show respect for others. Personal appearance and dress that violate reasonable standards, demean, slur or harass others through symbols, words or images, and/or disrupt the educational process shall not be tolerated. C.NOTIFICATION Each year, the principal shall inform students and parents about the school’s dress code requirements. The principal shall take appropriate action with students who violate the requirements. However, students will be given an opportunity to correct the situation. Parents will be notified of violations and the principal shall contact and/or discuss the situation with parents if violations are habitual. D.REVIEW AND REPORTING This policy will be reviewed in accordance with the Board of Education policy review process.

Legal Ref: 6.11.2.9 NMAC Policy History: Formerly Policy 348, Revised 05.02.06

May 02, 2006 Board of Education, PresidentDate