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These Policies are also written in the student handbook on the BMS website

Student Dress Code Student dress will not promote activities, acts or other attributes associated with gang activities. Any dress considered too revealing will not be allowed (no undergarments should be visible). See through outfits, bare midriffs, open backs, low-cut tops, tube tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, Nike running, or mesh shirts are not permitted. NO SKIN should be visible between shirts and pants while sitting or extending arms overhead. Shorts and skirts MUST be as long as or longer than the tip of the longest finger when the students’ arms are by the side of the body, including holes in jeans. Biking shorts, spandex or boxer shorts (when worn as regular shorts), and/or pajama pants are not permitted. Leggings are only allowed if covered by another garment that meets dress code standard.

Student Dress Code 7. Clothing, accessories, or any item that advertises substances which are illegal for teenagers (drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, etc.) or which otherwise are inappropriate are not to be worn or brought to school. 8. Hats, scarves, hair picks, stocking caps, hair curlers, and other head coverings may not be worn at school. 9. Clothing must be size appropriate. Sagging is not allowed. All belts, buttons, and fasteners must be fastened at all times. 10. Hoodies may be worn but the hood may not be worn on the head inside the building.

Dress Code Violation 1. When student attire is out of dress code, the principal, assistant principal, or administrative designee will issue school appropriate attire. 2. Students will not be allowed to call home to arrange for a change of clothes. 3. The administration has the right to determine if attire is inappropriate for school.

Cell Phone Policy 1. Cell Phones or devices will not be permitted in any classroom. 2. Cell phones will only be allowed in the possession of students during early morning holding areas before the 7:50 bell rings. 3. Cell phones will NOT be allowed in the cafeteria or advisory during the lunch block.

Lockers and Locks Students should rent a lock for $5 from the school if they wish to be able to lock and protect their valuables. Students may not bring a lock from home. If you want to use a lock you have to rent one. Students will be able to rent school issued locks on Thursday for $5. (Please bring correct change or a check made out to BMS)

Materials Needed One binder for all classes Pocket dividers If folders or notebooks have already been purchased they do not need to purchase an extra binder. Your 7C teachers just want an area where papers can be kept for each subject. Notebook Paper 3 Composition Notebooks (any color) Highlighters (not necessary but helpful) Pencils Colored pencils Glue Sticks Wish list- Tissues, Hand Sanitizer, Black Expo Markers, Glue Sticks