Dress Code Expectations - Teacher Instructions are in red.

Dress Code Behavior  We already learned about Dress Code in December  Why do you think we are learning about dress code again? (b/c it’s still a disruption)  We’ve gotten better! However, dress code behavior is still a problem.

Please help explain what this looks like to students: here are the totals per month: Aug = 1 Sept = 91 Oct =125 Nov = 80 Dec = 32 Jan up to the 18th = 26

Good News!!!  RAFFLE!!! Over the next two weeks students will be rewarded for appropriate dress code and their name will be entered into a raffle. This is explained on upcoming slides.  DRESS UP DAY (& VALENTINE’S DANCE )! If students show a reduction in dress code violations, they can earn a dress down down for the valentines dance. This is explained on upcoming slides.

RAFFLE  From now until 2/14, if you are in dress code appropriate attire,  You can earn a special Launch Ticket that you can be submitted into a raffle  The raffle winner will be drawn at the dance on 2/14  The winner can choose from a menu of prizes….

RAFFLE MENU:  Gift Certificate to the Launch Pad = 50 Launch Tickets  Tray of homemade brownies  $5 Gift Card to 7-Eleven

Valentine’s Day Dance  Teachers – the dance is not an incentive. This will happen either way. Dress down for the dance is the incentive.  On 2/14 during school  There will be a DJ  Snacks and soda for sell  Candy grams

Dress up day for the dance  IF…  Students show a reduction in dress code violations  This means students must average 1.5 or less dress code violation per day from now until 2/14  An announcement will be made during 7 th period on 2/13 to let you know whether or not the goal has been met.

Dress Code or Dress Up?  Valentines Day Dance on 2/14  DJ!  Snacks for sell  Use your Launch Tickets for a Raffle

You should ALWAYS: Read the expectations and have students give a few non- examples. Student ID:  ID around neck with STEM lanyard or solid black lanyard  Student picture on ID is visible  STEM Logo on ID is clear and easy to read. Shirt:  Shirts cover mid-drift  Shirts cover shoulders Pants:  Pants sit above the hips  Pant and skirt length is as long a finger tips

Non-Example  Student ID:  ID in pocket  Wearing ID on a lanyard that is not STEM Launch or black.  Student picture has a sticker over it.  STEM Logo on ID is scribbled out.

MONDAY – THURSDAY: Shirt:  STEM Polo  STEM T-Shirt,  Undershirt must be black, grey, or white  *Knotted shirts should cover entire undershirt and mid-drift. Pants:  Light tan (kaki) pants, shorts, capris or skirts Outerwear:  STEM Sweatshirt  Sweaters must be solid black or grey

Non-Example  Shirt:  Solid black shirt  Red, blue, yellow, etc. undershirt   Pants:  Dark brown pants  Jeans  Grey or black pants   Outerwear:  Black or grey sweatshirt with writing or images on it.

FRIDAYS: Shirt:  STEM Polo  STEM T-Shirts,  Undershirt (if desired) must be black, grey, or white  *Knotted shirts should cover entire undershirt. Pants:  Light tan (kaki) pants, shorts, capris or skirts  Denim blue or black jeans, shorts, capris, or skirts Outerwear:  STEM Sweatshirt  Sweaters must be solid black or grey

Non-Example  Shirt:  Non-STEM Shirts  Knotted shirt that exposes undershirt   Pants:  Colored jeans like red, blue, or other   Outerwear:  Sweatshirts that are not black or grey  Sweatshirts that have writing or images on them.

DRESS UP DAYS: Shirt:  Shirts must be fitted and long enough to naturally touch the top of the lower garment and/or be tucked in  Shirts must cover the shoulders and have at least 3 inch straps  All attire should be sized to fit without exposing undergarments, buttocks, stomachs or cleavage Pants:  Pants must fit around the hips and not expose undergarments.  Shorts and skirts must be fingertip length when arms are resting at sides. General Rules:  Professional sports’ teams are prohibited.

Non-Example  Shirt:  Shirts that expose mid-drift.  Spaghetti straps or off the shoulder shirts that expose undergarments.  Shirts that expose the back.   Pants:  “Sagging” pants.  Shorts and skirts that are shorter than “fingertip” length.   General Rules:  Wearing hats, gloves, or sunglasses  Wearing clothing with professional sports’ logos.

What happens when I violate dress code?  1st Offense – warning and education about the policy and the student being provided an opportunity to correct the violation.  2nd Offense – sanctions up to one (1) day out-of-school suspension and requirement that parent and student review and sign a statement indicating their understanding of the “Student Dress Code” policy.  3rd Offense – sanctions up to three (3) days out-of-school suspension and required parent meeting as a condition of re-entry.  4th or Subsequent Offenses – sanctions up to a 10-day out-of-school suspension for each repeat violation.

Reflect: Dress Code and the 4 R’s  Respect - How does it affect others You aren’t respecting others time. Disrupts class and office staff.  Responsibility – Who’s job is it to make sure I am in dress code? Student!  Resourceful – What should I do if I am out of dress code by mistake or for a reason I couldn’t control? Request to go to the office and get clothes to change into. You will not get a first offense if you bring yourself there.

If you have extra time:  Activity Ideas:   Show images of sports’ teams dressed in uniforms and teams that are not dressed alike. Ask students to identify what makes team 1 look like a team. Why is this important? Do they play better, do they feel like they belong together?   Discuss how as students we are working toward a common goal of education. By dressing in uniforms we are showing others that we are united and are committed to representing our school and neighborhood positively.   Read this article before you present the lesson for some discussion points:  