Big Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care

Updated March 31, 2008

Dress Code Policy

Rockwell student dress and grooming standards are based on safety, modesty, good hygiene and maintaining a non-distracting learning environment.  

It is each teacher’s and staff member's responsibility to adhere to and enforce the dress code.  Teachers are expected to take immediate action if a student is not in compliance.  The Director will ensure teachers are in compliance.

Infractions by non-compliant students
First Offense: Student sent to Administrator's office and student infraction is recorded, and parent notified to bring a change of clothing.  In the absence of having a change of clothing, the school will provide clothing and student will be charged a dress code fee.

Second Offense:  Student sent to Administrator's Office and student infraction is recorded, and parent notified to bring a change of clothing.  Student will again be assessed a fee and will serve detention.

Third Offense:  Third time to Administrator—Student will serve three detentions, pay the fee, as well as have their parents notified. 

Fourth Offense:  Fourth time to Administrator with parents to discuss whether or not student will continue at Rockwell.  Rockwell Charter High School is a Utah public school of choice.  
Students with IEP's or 504's will be treated accordingly as per Federal statute (IDEA).
Cultural or religoius exceptions to be handled on a case by case basis.


Safety standards:

  1. No weapons or look-alike weapons.
  2. No gang apparel, no bandanas or handkerchiefs worn in any manner suggestive of gang affiliation.
  3. No clothing that promotes or depicts violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, harassment, vulgar language, sex, or immoral behavior shall be worn at any Rockwell events. 
  4. Exceptions to some of these rules may be permitted by the administration for special school events and only for a short period of time.

Modesty standards:

  1. Underwear should not be visible (no sagging pants)
  2. Abdomens should be covered (no short shirts)
  3. Chests should be covered (no cleavage showing)
  4. All clothing must fit appropriately (not too tight, not too loose; may not hang below the waist)
  5. All clothing must be neat, clean, and in good repair.

FIELD TRIPS:
All students will wear appropriate clothing (as described below) on all school-sponsored field trips, unless a specific field trip requires more casual dressing (i.e. hiking, trips to desert, etc…), but shoes with enclosed toes are ALWAYS required. Students and adult chaperones must adhere to dress code standards on field trips and school-sponsored events. 

P.E. CLASS: 
All students must wear non-marking sole tennis shoes in order to participate in physical education. All 7th through 12th grade students are required to wear P.E. clothing that consists of a t-shirt and shorts or athletic pants (including sweats) that will allow a student to move freely, but must be modest and no shorter than two inches above the knee (such as basketball shorts). 

CHOIR/BAND:
Students who participate in choir/band will be asked to dress up for concerts and other performances, including competitions. The actual dress will be detailed by the Choir/Band Director.

SHOES:
Shoes must have an enclosed toe. Heels must be 2” or less. Flip flops, Heelies, Slippers and open-toed sandals may not be worn. 

COSMETICS/HAIR/JEWELRY:
A teacher may ask the student to remove excessive cosmetics or jewelry that becomes a distraction to the classroom. No facial piercings allowed. No unnatural hair coloring or extreme styles are permitted. 

SHIRTS: 
Shirts must be modest and have sleeves and a collar. Shirts must cover the student's stomach and back. Only solid color polo or solid color button-up shirts are allowed. Under shirts or camisoles may be worn under the prescribed polo or button-up shirt, must be a solid color and follow the modesty standards detailed above.

PANTS/SKIRTS/SHORTS:
All pants, skirts, and shorts must fit appropriately as stated in the modesty standards. Skirts and shorts may be worn but are to be no more than two inches above the knee and must be a solid neutral color (i.e. navy, black, tan, khaki, white, NO DENIM) and follow the modesty standards detailed above. Leggings may only be worn under skirts. 

**The dress code policy is subject to change upon approval from the Board of Trustees and the Director.  If the need arises, they will review the dress code policy at each April board meeting.  Parents may provide written questions and/or concerns to the board prior to the April board meeting.  Any amendments or clarifications will be posted on the website and written notice sent home in May of each school year to provide adequate notice for any changes that may occur.**