JEP-R - Student Dress Code

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SECTION J: STUDENTS

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STUDENT DRESS CODE

It is the expectation of the Portage la Prairie School Division that students shall be dressed appropriately for school and all school related activities.

1. Students are to dress in a manner that would indicate that they have pride in themselves and their school:

	No halter tops, strapless tops, spaghetti straps, revealing clothing, muscle shirts.
	No underwear showing (tops or bottoms).
	Skirts, skorts, and shorts must be mid-thigh or longer.
	Midriff is to be covered.
	No gang paraphernalia or gang-related insignia.
	No clothing with objectionable material including reference to drugs, alcohol, profanity. violence, gangs, degrading other or oneself or any other unwholesome ideas.
	No headwear (i.e. hats, ball caps, hoodies, or bandanas).
	No outdoor clothing in the classroom.
	No heavy chains.

2. Students are also expected to dress in a manner that does not pose a health or safety hazard (i.e. warm outerwear for bus travel in winter, suitable attire for Physical Education and vocational classes, footwear at all times).

3. Students who are dressed in clothing viewed unacceptable by school administration will be asked to change or cover that clothing.

The above expectations shall be dealt with at the discretion of the Principal on an individual basis.

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