In accordance with PWSB#33 Policy IFCA/Student (Dress and Grooming) these guidelines have been put together for presentation to students at the beginning of the 2001/02 school year.  It should also be noted that these guidelines came about from discussion with and consensus of student opinion.

1.  Students should wear appropriate footwear at all times.  Outside shoes should be changed as soon as students enter the building and left on the boot racks in the mudroom.  There is an expectation that no one should go barefoot or wear only socks.  There are several reasons for this:

2.  Dress of students should contribute to a school atmosphere conducive to learning and facilitate rather than detract from learning.

(i)   Dress should be clean and tidy.

(ii)  There should be no offensive slogans, crests/designs that advertise alcohol, tobacco or drugs, displayed on any items of clothing.

(iii)  Muscle shirts are not considered appropriate apparel.

(iv)  Tops with spaghetti straps are not permitted - straps should be a minimum of 2" in width and necklines should be such that no cleavage should be visible at any time.  Tops should also overlap bottoms in a normal posture so that no bare midriff is visible.

(v)   Form fitting clothing is not encouraged.

(vi)  Shorts should have a minimum leg length of 4".

(vii) Students need suitable clothing for Physical Education (change of shorts, tops and footwear) and shop courses.

(viii) Baseball caps may be worn at school; however, it is each teacher's decision as to whether or not students are allowed to wear caps in classrooms.

(ix) During the winter months students should conform to dress expectations as outlined in the busing handbook (mitts, headwear, winter coat and winter boots).  Assume the worst that a bus could break down and students could be exposed to cold temperature for an hour or more.

                                                                                                 June 1, 2001