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NDJS is a public institution and must expect certain standards of cleanliness and dress that are compatible with the requirements of a wholesome climate and atmosphere. If a student's lack of personal hygiene and/or cleanliness constitutes a health or safety threat, such a condition must be addressed by involving teachers, the school nurse, social worker, and the school administration. In such cases, the situation must be remedied before a student is permitted to return to school and class.
Often, dress codes are designed to negate the appearance of unusual, outlandish, or inappropriate attire that is detrimental or disruptive to the teaching-learning process. Attire cannot be provocative, vulgar, revealing, indecent, obscene, or suggestive. Students may be asked to call home for appropriate attire.
Shirts/Blouses
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No sleeveless garments are allowed.
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Shirts and blouses must cover the shoulders, chest, back, waist, midriff, and descend down past the waistline. The chest area must be covered, and for young ladies, no exposed cleavage.
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Shirts will be worn at all times. This includes physical education class.
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Sheer or mesh see-thru clothing including Spandex bicycle/biker pants is prohibited
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All male students are required to tuck in shirts
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All female students are required to tuck in any oversized t-shirts
Skirts, Dresses, Shorts
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Shorts, skirts, and dresses should fall no more than 3 inches above the knee
Pants/Slacks
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NO SAGGING PANTS
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No low cut pants revealing skin around the hip area or overly tight pants including Spandex/biker pants or pajama pants.
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No cut outs exposing body above the knee
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Undergarments for either sex are not to be seen
Accessories (including jewelry)
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Hats, sweatbands, bandannas, do-rags, sunglasses, or hair picks cannot be worn inside the school-buildings at any time. Sunglasses cannot be worn indoors without a prescription, nor should they be placed over the top of the head.
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Body piercing of the face, nose, tongue, lips, cheeks, and/or eyebrows are prohibited
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Clothing will not be allowed that promotes or depicts alcoholic beverages, tobacco, the use or advertisement of controlled substances, violence, sexual innuendos, or violence.
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No long key or waist chains that could be perceived or used as a weapon
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No unfastened bib overalls or unfastened belts
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No spiked wrist bands, spiked belts, or knuckle rings
Shoes
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Appropriate footwear is required - No bedroom or house shoes. Shoes must be worn at all times.
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Any clothing thought, in the judgment of school officials or the school resource officer, to depict gang-related activities are strictly prohibited.
Athletic Attire
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No athletic uniforms shall be worn during the regular school day except for special occasions as granted by the principal.
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Athletes will be expected to adhere to the coaches recommendations for dress for their particular sport
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Students are required to "dress out" in designated physical education attire (It is suggested students purchase physical education uniforms)
Gang Related Paraphernalia
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No article of clothing that is reported by local law enforcement as being gang-related
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No symbols, emblems, jewelry, visible tattoos, body markings, clothing, or attire frequently associated with or promoting gang affiliation
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A list of prohibited "gang-related paraphernalia" will be kept in a log by the school administration and will be routinely updated and a list of such items provided to the students
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All confiscated gang attire will be turned over to the Duplin County Sheriff's Office and not returned to the student
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Any tattoo associated with a gang must be covered at all times including physical education
Procedure
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Consequences for dress code infractions will include a call to the parent or legal guardian to bring proper clothing to the school
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Students will not be permitted to attend class until appropriate clothing is displayed as indicated
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School administration may provide proper attire in the event the parent is unable to be contacted
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School administration may place the student in an alternative learning setting (ISS) until proper attire is displayed
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1st period teachers should refer any infractions to the school administration
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