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It is the policy of the Lafourche Parish School Board that students maintain their person and clothing in a modest, clean and orderly manner that reflects pride in self and school.  To assist students in setting a standard for their personal appearance which should directly affect attitude and behavior and indirectly have a positive effect on the learning process, the Board has established the following guidelines on grooming and dress for students.  In questions regarding student dress and grooming, the principal or his/her designee of each school shall make the final decision as to what is considered proper or improper dress according to the guidelines provided.


No student shall wear, possess, use, distribute, display or sell any clothing, jewelry, emblem, blade, symbols, sign or other things which are evidence of affiliation with drugs, alcohol, violence or gang related activities or exhibits profane or obscene language/gestures.  Any other conditions of grooming or dress, as judged by the principal to be inappropriate, shall not be allowed.  A teacher will be allowed to restrict manner of dress when it pertains to the health and/or safety of a student in that teacher's specific area.


NOTIFICATION

 

The School Board shall notify the parent or guardian of each student of the dress code specifications and their effective date. 


If the Board modifies the existing uniform policy, it shall notify, in writing the parent or guardian of each student of the policy adoption or uniform policy modification at least sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of the new or revised policy.   Each school shall display any uniform selected for a reasonable period prior to the proposed effective date for wearing of the uniform.


However, nothing shall prohibit the Board from requiring a new or revised dress code or uniform policy without the required notice in the event of an emergency.  For the purposes of this policy, emergency shall mean an actual or imminent threat to health or safety which may result in loss of life, injury, or property damage. 


BODY ARMOR

 

It shall be unlawful and against School Board policy for any student or non-student to wear or possess on his/her person, at any time, body armor on any School Board property, school campus, at a school-sponsored function, on a school bus or other school transportation, or in a firearm-free zone, with limited exception as enumerated in La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §14:95.9.  School-sponsored functions shall include, but not be limited to, athletic competitions, dances, parties, or any extracurricular activities.  A firearm-free zone means any area within one thousand feet of any school campus and within a school bus.


Body armor shall mean bullet-resistant metal or other material intended to provide protection from weapons or bodily injury.


GUIDELINES

  1. Grooming
    1. Hair must be reasonably trimmed and combed.  Vision must not be obstructed.
       
    2. Only naturally occurring hair colors are allowed (black, brunette, auburn, or blonde -- natural or dyed).
       
    3. Full facial beards are not allowed.  Reasonably trimmed mustaches that cover the upper lip and neatly trimmed facial hair are permitted.
       
    4. Only a reasonable amount of makeup may be used for the face.
       
    5. Tattoos/body art will not be visible.
       
  2. Dress
    1. Patches, symbols, writings, etc., which are vulgar or offensive will not be allowed.  Words that advertise alcohol, cigarettes and drugs are prohibited.
       
    2. Hats or caps shall not be worn inside the school buildings.
       
    3. Unless prescribed by a doctor, dark glasses shall not be worn in the school buildings.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS
 

All Lafourche Parish students shall be mandated to wear an official parish school uniform, which shall consist of the following:


Shirts

  1. The parish uniform shall consist of a collared white oxford or broadcloth dress shirt or polo/golf type shirt; either long or short sleeved.
     
  2. Each school shall have the option of allowing students to wear up to two additional shirt colors consistent with their designated school colors.
     
  3. The wearing of a logo is optional and shall be limited to the approved school logo located on the left pocket area.
     
  4. Each school shall have one official school logo.  The principal must approve school club or organization logos.
     
  5. Any shirt worn under the school uniform shall be a solid white undershirt or turtleneck.
     
  6. Name tags are considered as part of the student uniform and shall be worn with provided clips, on the right collar of the uniform shirt.  Temporary name tags will be issued to student in lieu of uniform violation.

Pants/Skirts/Shorts/Skorts

  1. The uniform shall consist of khaki twill pants, skirts, or shorts/skorts (cotton or cotton blend).  Pants and shorts must be of the traditional uniform style.  No jeans or jean type pants, baggy or oversized clothes, pockets on lower or side legs, sagging pants, or drawstrings shall be allowed.  Some recommended brands are:
    1. Basic Image
    2. Dickies
    3. French Toast
    4. Head of the Class
    5. School Apparel
    6. Simply Basic
    7. Sun River
       
  2. Logos shall not be allowed.
     
  3. Shorts, jumpers, and skorts are allowable for all students in all grade levels, provided that they are of the same fabric as the approved pants described in #7 above.  Overalls are not allowed.  Shorts, skirts, skorts, and jumpers must have a finished hem and shall not be more than four inches (4") above the back crease of the knee.  Shorts/skorts shall not be worn more than one inch (1”) below the knee.
     
  4. All pants, shorts, skorts and skirts must be worn at the waistline with the shirts tucked in.  If pants have belt loops, a blue, black or brown belt must be worn.

Socks/Shoes

  1. Socks/stockings shall be at least ankle length and of a solid color (white, khaki, or school colors).  Logos shall not be allowed on socks.
     
  2. Shoes shall be of a style consisting of a closed back and front.  Shoes must be tied or strapped as intended by design.  Slippers, beach shoes, sandals, cleats, mules, slides, and lighted shoes are not allowed.

Wearing of Uniforms

  1. ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING MUST BE WORN AS INTENDED BY DESIGN.

Seasonal Clothing

  1. Pullover, long sleeve sweatshirts/sweaters, with ribbed collar, wrist, and waist, white or the designated school color, possessing no labels, logos, print, or embroidery, except for the official school logo, will be permitted.  Sweatshirts/sweaters officially sanctioned by the school are acceptable.

Jewelry

  1. Earrings are allowed.  Ornate or cumbersome jewelry is not permitted.  Jewelry requiring other body piercing, such as nose rings, eyebrow rings, lip rings, cheek rings, etc. is not permitted.

Spirit/Activity Dress-up Days

  1. The designation of activity/spirit days, not to exceed one per week, is left up to the principal.  Schools may also have spirit days where students are allowed to wear sanctioned shirts.   Students must, however, adhere to all other aspects of the uniform policy.
     
  2. Students belonging to school sponsored clubs or organizations may be given permission by the principal to wear approved organizational attire for specific activity days.  Students not participating in such activities shall wear the school uniforms.

Schoolbags

  1. All schoolbags (including bookbags, backpacks, satchels, etc.) shall be constructed of a clear plastic or mesh material in order that the contents of the bag are clearly visible.
     
  2. Athletic bags that are not see-through are allowed only in the field house or locker room.
     
  3. Instrument cases are allowed only in the band room.

Extenuating circumstances concerning cost or students with special needs will be addressed on a case by case basis.  Parents should express these needs in writing to the school principal.

 

 

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS

 

Students who violate the dress code shall be disciplined in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. 

 

A student enrolled in grades prekindergarten through five shall not be suspended or expelled from school or suspended from riding on any school bus for a uniform violation that is not tied to willful disregard of school policies. 

 

 


Revised:  December, 2015


Board minutes, 8-20-75, 9-7-77, 9-1-82, 8-12-87, 7-11-90, 8-5-92, 12-6-95, 6-2-99, 7-7-99, 8-4-99, 9-1-99, 4-12-00, 7-12-00, 7-11-01, 4-7-04, 7-7-04, 2-4-09, 10-6-10, 12-2-15.

 

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