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Painesville City Local Schools Academically Dressed Policy

Presentation to the Painesville City Local Schools Board of EducationDecember 8, 2008, 7:00 PM

History 2002 – St. Clair opens as Choice School with

AD Dress Code 2006 - Survey and parent meetings to

discuss expanding AD Policy to elementary buildings – favorable response

2007- Chestnut Elementary opens with AD Policy – parent survey shows positive response

2008 – Elm Street, Maple Elementaries and Heritage Middle open with AD Policy

2008 – Parent survey shows overwhelming support of AD Policy.

The Basics

Shirts - Polo Style, Dress Shirts, Turtlenecks

Colors – Red, White, Navy Blue Light Blue, Black

Pants, Skirts, Shorts, Capri's, JumpersColors – Black, Khaki, Navy Blue

Low Heel, Closed Toe And Heel Shoes Belts – Grade 3-8

Pants, Skirts, Shorts and Jumpers

Khaki, black or navy blue traditional flat front or pleated style pant is allowed. Corduroy and Capri pants are permitted in appropriate color and style

Garments must be appropriately sized and worn at the waist.

Skirt, skort or shorts - must extend to the top of the knee or below

Some pant styles not allowed: cargo, carpenter, painter, jeans, sweats

Outerwear

Only small district logos and approved colors are allowed for pullover sweatshirts. No Hoodies

Sweaters and vest– approved colors over approved shirts

The Acceptable Standard

Survey Results – School Demographics

Survey Results

Survey Results -Communication

Were parents provided enough information to plan ahead?

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Survey Results - Availability

Survey Results - Affordability

Survey Results

Survey Results

Survey Results - Satisfaction

Survey Results - Expansion

Survey Results

Survey Comments

Building Concerns

Common Violations

Changes

Recommend Changes to Currents Code

Next Steps

Why a Dress Code?

To improve academic focus and the learning environment

To build self-esteem To reduce racial and ethnic

tensions To bridge the socio-economic

differences among students To promote positive behavior To enhance school safety To strengthen chances for success