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Approved Dress Code for Welsh High School:
DRESS CODE
Welsh High School will follow the parish dress code/uniform policy, Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, students may wear the WHS spirit shirt with uniform bottoms.
Free dress days will be announced in advance. Students must wear school appropriate clothing.
For more specifics on JDP uniform policy, please visit: https://www.jeffersondavis.org/DistrictPolicy
DRESS CODE:
Guidelines for acceptable good grooming should be taught and enforced in the home by
the parents as part of their responsibility in training their children for responsible
citizenship.
The policy of the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board shall be that no mode of attire shall
be considered proper for school wear that disrupts the classroom and/or the schools
positive learning environment. In questions regarding student dress and grooming, the
principal or his/her designee of each school shall make the final decision as to what is
considered proper or improper dress according to the guidelines provided.
Students shall be expected to be responsible in their dress and grooming by maintaining a
neat, clean, well-groomed appearance at school. No article of clothing shall be bizarre
in style, unsuitable for school activities, nor of a nature to call undue attention to the
wearer. Since school life prepares students to take their place in adult life, these
primary requirements are expected of all students. The first responsibility for
maintaining proper standards belongs to the student and parents, or guardian. The
school should deal with this responsibility when the student or parents fail to recognize
this need.
NOTIFICATION
The School Board shall notify the parent or guardian of each student of the dress code
specifications and their effective date. The dress code shall be distributed in written form or
posted on the school’s website annually.
If the School Board modifies the existing uniform policy, it shall notify in writing the parent
or guardian of each student of the policy adoption or uniform policy modification at least
sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of the new or revised policy. Each school shall
display any uniform selected for a reasonable period prior to the proposed effective date
for wearing of the uniform.
However, nothing shall prohibit the School Board from requiring a new or revised dress
code or uniform policy without the required notice in the event of an emergency. For the
purposes of this policy, emergency shall mean an actual or imminent threat to health or
safety which may result in loss of life, injury, or property damage.
BODY ARMOR
Current legislation prohibits body armor. It shall be unlawful and against School Board
policy for any student or non-student to wear or possess on his/her person, at any time,
body armor on any School Board property, school campus, at a school-sponsored
function, on a school bus or other school transportation, or in a firearm-free zone, with
limited exceptions as enumerated in La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §14:95.9, which includes
permitting a student to wear, carry, or possess a backpack on school property or a school
bus that has bullet-resistant metal or other material intended to provide protection from
weapons or bodily injury.
School-sponsored functions shall include, but not be limited to, athletic competitions,
dances, parties, or any extracurricular activities. A firearm-free zone means any area
within one thousand feet of any school campus and within a school bus wherein the
possession of firearms is prohibited, except as specifically set forth in La. Rev. Stat. Ann.
§§14:95.2(C) and 14:95.6(B).
Body armor shall mean bullet-resistant metal or other material intended to provide
protection from weapons or bodily injury.
UNIFORMS
Students in Jefferson Davis Parish (Grades Pre-K - 12) shall be required to wear
uniforms to class. Parents/guardians shall be responsible for purchasing uniforms.
Uniforms shall be worn as follows:
Pre-K - 12 Boys Dress Code
Shirts:
Red, hunter green, white, or navy blue shirt (oxford, knit, or broadcloth)
Polo/golf or oxford style
Short or long sleeves, with collar, no exposed labels or logos
Shirts must be tucked
Pants/Shorts:
Uniform khaki or navy blue pants or shorts, no exposed labels or logos
Pleats optional, cuffed or hemmed
No outside pockets (sewed on) or rivets
Shorts not more than 3 inches above to 3 inches below the knee
Boys in PreK – 2 may wear pants or shorts with elastic waists.
Pre-K - 12 Girls Dress Code
Shirts:
Hunter green, white, or navy blue shirt (oxford, knit, or broadcloth)
Polo/golf or oxford style
Short or long sleeves, with collar, no exposed labels or logos
Shirts must be tucked
Pants/Shorts/Skorts/Jumpers:
Uniform khaki or navy blue pants, Capris, or shorts, no exposed labels or logos
Pleats optional, cuffed or hemmed
No outside pockets (sewed on) or rivets
Shorts not more than 3 inches above to 3 inches below the knee
Approved Plaid #44, uniform khaki or navy blue skirts, skorts, jumpers-with blouse or
shorts
Not more than 3 inches above to 3 inches below the knee
Girls in PreK – 2 may wear pants or shorts with elastic waists.
Dress Code Expectations:
1. Administrators shall have the option to choose a uniform polo shirt in one of the
school colors per community. (RED)
2. At the discretion of the principal, school-approved spirit shirts worn with the
remainder of the approved uniform are allowed in conjunction with the School
Wide Positive Behavior Support Program (SWPBIS), picture day(s), school spirit
days, ACT Group, etc.
3. Girls may wear leggings under their dress, skort, skirt, shorts of the appropriate length, not more than 3 inches above to 3 inches below the knee. They must be solid colors of white, khaki,
hunter green, black, grey, or navy blue.
4. Footwear; slippers, sandals, or flip-flops are not acceptable. Shoes must have
enclosed backs. Lace-up Croc style shoes are acceptable.
5. All students must wear plain belts of solid leather or fabric (brown, black, hunter
green, khaki, grey, or navy blue) if pants have loops. No decorations are allowed
on belts. Buckles must be plain.
6. No oversized clothing will be allowed. Pants must fit at the waist. No low
riders. Drawstring pants, cargo pants, carpenter pants, jogger’s, and sweat
pants are also prohibited. Shirts will be tucked in properly. No outside rivets or
sewed-on pockets are allowed.
7. Undershirts/turtlenecks must be a solid color of white, khaki, hunter green, black,
grey, or navy blue with no monograms, no name-brands, and no logos.
Undershirts/turtlenecks do not take the place of a uniform shirt.
8. Sweatshirts or 1/4 zipped/buttoned pullovers, if worn, must be either hunter
green, navy blue, khaki, black, grey or white. Uniform shirt collar must be visible
under a sweatshirt. No hoodies or pullovers are allowed.
9. Seasonal Clothing –Jackets, sweaters and vests should come to mid-thigh or
higher. No emblems or logos will be allowed except for school approved club,
spirit, or letter jackets. Jackets, sweaters or vests, if worn, must be a solid color
either hunter green, navy blue, khaki, black, grey, or white. Uniform shirt collar
must be worn under a sweater or vest. Any other jacket will be approved at the
discretion of the school principal.
10. Hoods, caps, or hats may not be worn inside buildings.
11. Only the wearing of one pair of stud earrings shall be allowed for students. No
“spacers” or “gauges” are allowed in school. Visible body piercing is prohibited.
(Example: nose, lips, tongue, eyebrows, etc.) Students shall be allowed to wear
chains or necklaces provided the necklace is underneath the uniform shirt.
12. Hair shall be neat, clean, and out of the eyes. No hair designs, color or style
causing undue attention shall be allowed. Only naturally occurring hair colors are
allowed.
13. Male students may wear neatly trimmed mustaches and sideburns can extend to
the lobe of the ears. Beards are not allowed.
14. Maternity clothing is allowed and must be approved by the principal.
15. Obscene, disturbing, or inappropriate tattoos must be covered.
DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
Students who violate the dress code shall be disciplined in accordance with the Student
Code of Conduct.
A student enrolled in grades prekindergarten through five shall not be suspended or
expelled from school or suspended from riding on any school bus for a uniform violation
that is not tied to willful disregard of school policies.
Ref: Scott v. Board of Education, 304 N.Y.S. 2d 601 (1969); Karr v. Schmidt, 460 F.2d
609 (5 th Cir. 1972); La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §'14:95.9, 17:81, 17:416.7; Board
minutes, 12-16-99, 12-14-00, 4-17-08, 2-19-09, 9-16-10, 10-18-12, 9-17-15, 6-
21-18.
CONSEQUENCES FOR DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS:
Students may not be allowed in class without proper uniform.
Students will at least receive a verbal notice of the dress code violation. The student will be offered proper temporary uniform components if available. Every teacher will log dress code violations directly into JCampus.
A dress code violation will be counted as a minor discipline infraction. When a total of 4 minor infractions are earned, PBIS interventions and discipline consequences will be given based on the WHS discipline plan.
The appropriateness or inappropriateness of student conduct and dress at any co-curricular or extra-curricular activity at Welsh High will be determined by the administration and will be dealt with in a manner deemed appropriate by the principal/assistant principal. This policy includes all dances sponsored by Welsh High School.
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