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chains, look-alike weapons, jewelry, martial arts equipment, and heavy dog collars or ball-like necklaces.
Proper and tasteful dress is the shared responsibility of the school, parents, and student. When there is any doubt that clothing, hair, makeup, or piercing would be considered inappropriate for school, pick something else to wear or choose not to do it. Violations will initially result in being issued a remedy such as a belt/string to hold up pants. Documentation of the violation will be recorded with the office. Repeat violations will be disciplined and parents contacted to bring a change of attire to school for their child.
Dress Code Violations and Consequences:
• 1st offense - will result in student signing the dress code clip board
in the office, an opportunity to change their clothing and return to
class, or a phone call to parent to bring the appropriate clothing.
• 2nd offense - will result in student signing the dress code clipboard,
a phone call home from a school official for the parent/guardian to bring appropriate clothing to the student. The student will also be issued an Administrative Detention from the office. If the parent/guardian is unable to bring a change of clothing, the student will be placed in ISA for the entire school day.
• 3rd offense - will result in the student signing the dress code clipboard, a phone call home from a school official for parent/guardian to bring up the appropriate clothing, and the student will be placed in ISA for the entire day.
Repeat violations will result in further disciplinary action.
Dangerous or Disruptive Objects
The following items are not to be in the possession of any Brookside Middle School student at any time during school hours, or while under the supervision of school personnel, without the permission of the principal: matches, lighters, chains, smoke devices, irritant sprays, fireworks, tobacco products, weapons, alcoholic beverages, drugs (including those prescribed by a doctor), look-alike drugs, and electronic articles (e.g., radios, headphones, iPods, cell phones). State law and board policy provide for immediate expulsion and police involvement for any student who possesses a firearm or weapon while on school property or at a school event.
Bus Conduct
Students are expected to follow this handbook’s guidelines and Student Code of Conduct while riding any school bus. Pupils may be assigned seats either by the bus driver or the school principal. Students must remain
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