Anaheim Union High School District

SYCAMORE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Guidelines for Student Dress

In an effort to provide a safe and orderly environment for our students, Sycamore Junior High School has adopted a mandatory academic attire policy. All students must wear the designated school uniform unless their parents/guardians sign a waiver and opt out of the policy. This waiver must be signed in the presence of a school administrator. Outlined below are the dress code policies for those students wearing a uniform and for those who opt out.

ACADEMIC ATTIRE IS TO BE PURCHASED DURING REGISTRATION IN AUGUST. THE ONLY ITEM THAT MUST BE PURCHASED AT SCHOOL IS THE SHIRT. COST IS $15.

SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY

It is expected that all students maintain a neat and orderly appearance. A student’s dress and general appearance should not draw undue attention, nor should appearance detract from or interfere with the learning process or the discipline within the school. Therefore, Sycamore Junior High School has an academic uniform policy. All students will comply with the following uniform code. All other attire and accessory items will not be permitted unless specifically stated.

SHIRTS:

Purchase at Sycamore Junior High School or uniform store. Shirt colors are red, white or black polo shirt with embroidered school logo. One white, short-sleeve undershirt (visible only at the neck) is permitted. Shirts must be worn tucked in so that belt line is visible.

PANTS/ SHORTS/ SKIRTS:

Color must be tan/beige, and must be of Dockers style (no sweats, denims, or leggings). Waist size must be no more than one size more than the student’s waist size. Pant cuff must have a clean hem, and may not be frayed. The cuff may not be bound or tucked into socks, shoelaces, or shoes. Shorts and skirts must be no shorter than mid-thigh in length. Belts are permitted, but the belt and buckle must be plain and free of patterns, prints, logos, emblems, etc.

OUTERWEAR:

Purchase at Sycamore or on your own. Sweatshirts/jackets will be available for purchase at school with embroidered school logo. All other outerwear will be only sweatshirts of solid/plain red, white, black, or grey color and FREE OF PRINT OR LOGOS as well as consistenting with district guidelines and of appropriate size. Sleeves may not extend past wrist, and length may not extend past top of the leg. Hooded sweatshirts are permitted, but students may not cover their head with hoods.

All uniform attire must be purchased according to appropriate size. It is expected that any oversized or modified uniform attire will be replaced immediately. Payment plans are available for qualifying students with a credit limit of 2 shirts outstanding ($30). All payment plans are due by May 1^st of the school year. Payments are made to the Assistant Principal’s office. (714) 999-3616

ACADEMIC UNIFORM POLICY CONSEQUENCES

Students out of uniform will be sent directly to the AP’s office for action. Students who violate the uniform dress code policy will face disciplinary action involving one of the following:

1^st offense: parent contact, 60 minute detention

2^nd offense: parent contact, referral to AP

3^rd offense: parent contact, On-Campus Suspension, Intervention Contract with parent conference

4^th offense: parent contact, suspended off-campus for 3 days

5^th offense: Five-day suspension, Local School Placement Conference

STANDARD DRESS CODE

All students and those that opt out of the uniform policy must adhere to the standards outlined below. This dress code will be consistently enforced.

• For all students, shirts must be worn tucked in so that the belt shows.
• Pants must be hemmed and may not touch the ground. They must fit appropriately in the waist. Overalls are not permitted.
• Attire that may be construed as gang related is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, oversized clothing, slits on pants, sagging pants, cut-off shorts, socks pulled up to the knees, hanging belts, suspenders, chains, initials on the belt buckle, gloves worn with short sleeves, rolled up hems, rolled up t-shirt sleeves, etc. Because this attire changes continually, police department guidelines will be followed.
• Attire that advocates or advertises any type of alcohol, drug, or act which is illegal, obscene or hazardous to one’s health is not allowed.
• Clothing which is sexually suggestive, brief, tight, or low cut is not allowed. Bare midriff tops and sleeveless tops are not permitted. Shorts, skirts, or tops that do not cover undergarments will not be allowed.
  

School personnel are responsible for maintaining proper and appropriate conditions conducive to learning. The purpose of adopting the dress guidelines is not to infringe on any individual student’s right to freedom of expression, but rather to encourage students to come to school properly prepared to participate in the educational process. We appreciate the support offered by the students’ families.

ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Students will not wear or display the following

gang, tagger, crew, clique clothes, apparel or drawings:

1. “Ben Davis”, “Frisco Counties”, “Solo”, “Players 69”, “Johnny Blaze”, “SUR”, “Orange County”, “OC”, “Los Angeles”, “L.A.”, “R.I.P”, “Rest in Peace”, “Mi Vida Loca”, “My Crazy Life”, “Smile Now, Cry Later”, “South Pole” clothes and/or apparel

2. Gang, tagger, crew, clique numbers, letters, symbols, drawings and/or tattoos to include, but not limited to the following:

• Number 13, 18, 81, 88
• Gang, tagger, crew, clique nicknames
• Gang, tagger, crew, clique names or abbreviations
• Cigarette or coin burn marks

3. Military style belt buckle with initials

4. Long end of belt outside of belt loops

5. Head gear unless approved by school administration

6. Helmets

7. Bandanas of any size or color

8. Pants larger than two inches over wearer’s normal waist size

9. Alterations to pants to reduce appearance of waist size of baggy pants

10. “Sagging” pants of any style - pants are worn at waist level

11. Pants with frayed cuffs

12. Pants with inseam and/or seam cut from bottom of cuff

13. Combination of shorts with length below knees and socks at or above knees

14. Tight jeans with high cuff

15. Tight t-shirt with rolled up sleeves

16. Athletic jerseys or apparel with “star” insignia

17. Metal studded clothes or apparel

18. Pet type choker chains

19. T-shirt bottoms below fingertips when arms hanging at side

20. Additional items as determined by direct feedback and observation from school administrators, safe school program specialists and local law enforcement officials.

20. Sycamore Junior High School does not allow “GUnit”, flip flops or slippers

Reference: AUHSD BOT “Student Discipline”, 8700-R. “District Policy on Dress/Grooming”, p. 54 of 64; California Education Code, Ed. Code #35183. “Gang Related Apparel’

                                                                                                                                                                        Updated: RK: 08/06 & SYCAMORE June 2007