Union Gap School District #002 3201 South 4 th Street, Union Gap, WA 98903 www.uniongapschool.org 509-248-3966 FAX-509-575-1876 Kurt H. Hilyard, Superintendent Board of Directors: Lisa Gredvig, Principal Patrick Vincent, Assistant Principal Margarita Soto - Chair Dianna Grunlose Vice Chair & Legislative Representative Nicole Rivera Maria Rosas Dan Olson WIAA Representative School Uniform Attendance Requirements Please contact the following school personnel if you have questions. Thank you. Lisa Gredvig, Principal 248-3966, Extension 305 Kurt H. Hilyard, Superintendent 248-3966, Extension 403 The following packet was approved by the Union Gap School Board of Directors, at the regular school board meeting, on February 24, 2009. Washington state law allows school districts to require school uniforms as an enrollment requirement (RCW 28A.320.140, RCW 28A.600.455). The Union Gap School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Why have school uniforms? 1. 82% of the parents and 84% of the staff wanted required school shirts as indicated in a prior survey 2. School Pride (new school facility new start) 3. Dress for Success 4. Dress for Work - our students need to have this instilled in them so they are prepared for real world expectations 5. School uniforms limit differences between the haves and the have nots 6. School safety staff and students 7. Teamwork 8. Cost savings to parents 9. An eight year study conducted found graduation rates rose 11% in schools with uniforms. Attendance jumped 3% and fewer students were expelled (less discipline issues). There are also studies/opinions that school uniforms do not make a difference. 10. Gang deterrent
Procedure 3224P(3) Students UNION GAP SCHOOL DISTRICT UNIFORM GUIDE Here s what you ll need to know to get your child Dressed for Success (Preschool through 8 th grade) Students in all grades must wear uniform shirts. You may purchase items at any store as long as they meet all uniform and dress code requirements. The school district will also sell uniform shirts at cost. School uniforms must be worn from 7:45 a.m. through 4:15 p.m. unless an exception is approved by the administration. Final approval of dress code policy lies with the principal or designee. THE UNION GAP SCHOOL DISTRICT UNIFORM CONSISTS OF: Black, white, or gray short- and long-sleeved traditional collared polo shirts with buttons (only top three button holes are not required to be used/buttoned) are required at all grades. Shirts and all outerwear must fit well and not be oversized or undersized. Shirts can be worn untucked but must be of appropriate length. Layering shirt colors is ok but all shirt colors must be of uniform solid color (gray, black or white). For example, layering a gray polo shirt over a white cami or t-shirt. Polo dresses are not uniform clothing. Black, white, or gray jackets, sweaters, and sweatshirts are allowed in all grades. All outerwear must fit well and not be oversized or undersized. Hooded outerwear is allowed but hoods must remain down in the building. Any outerwear worn during class must not interfere with learning. Any outerwear worn during class must be of uniform colors and has to be one solid color and pattern (no stripes or multiple colors). Any other color of outerwear may be worn to school but must be hung up or put in lockers or classroom cubbies during school hours. Polo shirts must be worn under jackets/sweatshirts and visible at all times. Middle School athletic team jerseys, Band, K-Kids, ASB, Tree Team and Mileage Club shirts may be worn the day of a specific school event; i.e. a music concert, ASB event/meeting, middle school sporting event, recycle collection day, once a month K- Kids meeting. All shirts must be the most current activity shirt. The district sponsored hoody sweatshirt/t-shirt (Once a cub always a cub) is considered uniform clothing. Reviewed: April 21, 2009; July 27, 2010; June 21, 2011, August 28, 2012; June 26, 2013; June 25, 2014, July 28, 2015, July 26, 2016 Union Gap School District No. 2
Students may wear coats to and from school and at recess. Coats do not need to be uniform color. However, the coat must be hung up or put in lockers or classroom cubbies upon arrival to school. Non-uniform coats/jackets, etc can only be worn in the building when going in or out for recess or coming in or leaving for the day. They are also not to be worn between class periods. No unapproved or brand logos, wording, large lettering, or pictures are allowed on polo shirts. On scheduled meeting/game days, the wearing of uniforms or any additional articles of clothing must adhere to the Union Gap School District Dress Code. (i.e. Scouts, Union Gap team jerseys, band shirts, school district approved clubs/organizations, etc.) Free Dress Day! (Last school day of each Month/Picture Days) Students may wear their favorite shirts, pants, dress or shorts as long as the apparel does not violate the district dress code. All clothing worn during school hours or at school-sponsored events must adhere to the Union Gap School dress code. Discipline: Students not following the uniform or dress code will be subject to progressive discipline. Continued non-compliance could result in detention, suspension or expulsion. Reviewed: April 21, 2009; July 27, 2010; June 21, 2011, August 28, 2012; June 26, 2013; June 25, 2014, July 28, 2015, July 26, 2016 Union Gap School District No. 2
Procedure 3224P(2) Students Union Gap School District Dress Code Union Gap School District is dedicated to providing a positive learning environment helping students to achieve their academic potential. Student dress should exhibit modesty and safety promoting a general respect for the learning process. Students and staff are asked to conform to the dress code designed to prevent dress and appearance from distracting in any way from the educational process. Final dress code approval is subject to decision of principal or designee. HEAD: No hats, sweatshirt hoods, sweater hoods, visors, bandanas, head scarves, scull-caps, beanies, baseball caps or hairnets are to be worn inside the building unless for an approved school activity such as Spirit Week. UPPER CLOTHING: Upper clothing must be cut so as not to expose undergarments, chest area, cleavage, midriff or back. (Spaghetti/thin straps and large armholes are prohibited.) LOWER CLOTHING: 1. All lower clothing (pants/shorts/skirts/etc.) shall be worn at the hips or above. No sagging, bagging, or dragging and no undergarments showing. Clothing must fit size and stature of the student and not be too form fitting (yoga pants or jeggings) 2. Length of shorts/skirts/dresses must reach a minimum of mid inner-thigh or longer, even if tights or leggings are worn. 3. Slits in dresses/skirts/shorts must be no higher than mid inner-thigh, even if tights, spandex or leggings are worn. 4. Pajamas are not allowed to be worn on campus during school hours. This includes lounge pants. 5. Leggings worn as pants are not allowed in grades 5-8 unless upper clothing covers student s pants at least mid-thigh. ALL CLOTHING: 1. Tight-fitting (yoga pants or jeggings in grades 5-8) or otherwise revealing clothing is not permitted. 2. See-through clothing is not permitted. 3. Underclothing should not be visible through outer layers of clothing. 4. Intentional tearing or ripping of clothing is not permitted if it does not meet other dress code requirements (rips showing skin above mid-thigh) even if leggings are worn beneath. This includes clothing that is purchased with rips. Reviewed: April 21, 2009; July 27, 2010; June 21, 2011, August 28, 2012; June 26, 2013; June 25, 2014, July 28, 2015, July 26, 2016 Union Gap School District No. 2
Procedure 3224P(2) Students FOOTWEAR: 1. Footwear must be worn at all times and must be age-appropriate for activities and emergencies. 2. Shoes with wheels may not be used on campus during school hours. 3. No slippers are allowed to be worn on campus during school hours. GENERAL: 1. Clothing/accessories shall not convey messages that are: crude, vulgar/profane, violence/death oriented, gang-related, sexually suggestive, or promote alcohol, drugs or tobacco. Tattoos and/or Body Art that exhibit these qualities must not be exposed. 2. Wearing tongue jewelry (tongue piercing) is prohibited. 3. Any jewelry or piercing(s) that may present a safety or health issue is prohibited. This includes PE classes and Band. 4. Belts must be tucked into belt loops and not be hanging. Lanyards are not to hang out of pockets. 5. No clothing, belts, jewelry, etc. with inappropriate messages. GANG-RELATED ATTIRE/BEHAVIOR 1. Students may not wear gang-related jewelry, hairpieces, and/or clothing. For example, having only the top one or two buttons of the shirt fastened, chains inside or outside of pants pockets, hanging overall straps or suspenders, excessively large pants, belt buckles indicating gang affiliation, red or blue web belts, and un-looped belts hanging below the waist are not permitted. If a belt is necessary, twine will be provided and must be used in lieu of gang-related belt. Prohibited colors are currently red and blue however any other color(s), deemed to be gang related, may also be banned. 2. No wearing of blue or red dots on visible parts of the body. Prohibited colors are currently red and blue however any other color(s), deemed to be gang related, may also be banned. 3. No drawing of gang names or symbols on the hands or between fingers or on other visible parts of the body. 4. Any haircuts that signifies potential gang affiliation are prohibited. 5. No gang writing or symbols on notebooks or assignments. 6. No shaved or notched eyebrows. 7. No rosary beads are permitted on campus. 8. Clothing that implies or glamorizes gang membership or affiliation, written communication, marks, drawings, numbers, painting or design emblems will not be permitted. Any amendments must be approved by Principal/Superintendent. Any further restrictions or interpretation of this policy shall be the responsibility of the administration. Reviewed: April 21, 2009; July 27, 2010; June 21, 2011, August 28, 2012; June 26, 2013; June 25, 2014, July 28, 2015, July 26, 2016 Union Gap School District No. 2
Union Gap Student Dress Code Protocol Students not adhering to dress code: a) 1 st offense teacher/student calls parents/guardian; teacher documents in Skyward. Student goes to office to receive a school-owned shirt for the day if any are available. If student receives a loaner shirt, their personal (non-dress code) shirt will be held until the loaner shirt is returned. If loaner shirt is not available, student will call parent. Discipline - Warning b) 2 nd offense Student to office to call parent. Office documents in Skyward. Parent must bring uniform shirt to school. Discipline - assigned detention for insubordination. c) 3 rd offense Student to office to call parent. Office documents in Skyward. Parent must bring uniform shirt to school. Discipline parent conference/in-house suspension for insubordination.
STUDENT DRESS Policy No. 3224 Union Gap School District Preserving a beneficial learning environment and assuring the safety and well-being of all students are primary concerns of the board of directors. Students choices in matters of dress should be made in consultation with their parents and consistent with the District s dress code. (Attached) Student dress shall only be regulated when, in the judgment of school administrators, there is a reasonable expectation that: A. A health or safety hazard shall be presented by the student s dress or appearance including possible membership in a gang or hate groups; B. Damage to school property shall result from the student s dress; or C. A material and substantial disruption of the educational process will result from the student s dress or appearance. For the purpose of this policy, a material and substantial disruption of the educational process may be found to exist when a student s conduct is inconsistent with any part of the educational mission of the school district. Prohibited conduct includes the use of lewd, sexual, drug, tobacco or alcohol-related messages, gang-related apparel. The uniforms of nationally recognized youth organizations, and clothing worn in observance of a student s religion, are not subject to this policy. The superintendent shall establish procedures providing guidance to students, parents, and staff regarding appropriate student dress in school or while engaging in extracurricular activities. Such procedures shall ensure that any student wearing, carrying, or displaying gang-related apparel, or exhibiting behavior or gestures which symbolize gang membership, or causing and/or participating in activities which intimidate or affect the attendance of another student shall be asked, with notice to his or her parent, to make appropriate corrections and be subject to discipline if the corrections are not undertaken. Cross References: Board Policy 3220 Freedom of Expression Legal References: RCW 28A.320.140 Schools with Special Standards 28A.600.455 Gang Activity Suspension or Expulsion WAC 180-40-215 Students Rights 180-40-225 School District Rules Defining Misconduct Adopted: April 21, 2009
Procedure No. 3224P (1) Union Gap School District STUDENT DRESS The student and parent may determine the student s personal dress and grooming standards, provided that the student s dress and grooming shall conform to the district Dress Code and not: A. Lead school officials to reasonably believe that such dress or grooming shall disrupt, interfere with, disturb, or detract from the school environment or activity and/or educational objectives. B. Create a health or other hazard to the student s safety or to the safety of others. C. Create an atmosphere in which a student, staff, or other person s well-being is hindered by undue pressure, behavior, intimidation, overt gesture or threat of violence; or D. Imply gang membership or affiliation by written communication, marks, drawing, painting, design, emblem upon any school or personal property or one s person. The principal, in connection with the sponsor, coach, or other person in charge of an extracurricular activity, may regulate the dress and grooming of students who participate in the activity if the principal reasonably believes that the student s dress or grooming: A. Creates a hazard to the student s safety or to the safety of others. B. Shall prevent, interfere with or adversely affect the purpose, direction, or effort required for the activity to achieve its goals. If the student s dress or grooming is objectionable under these provisions, the principal shall request the student to make appropriate corrections. If the student refuses, the principal shall notify the parent, if reasonably possible, and request that person to make the necessary correction. If both the student and parent refuse, the principal shall take appropriate disciplinary action. Students may be suspended, if circumstances so warrant. Students who violate provisions of the dress code relating to extracurricular activities may be removed or excluded from the extracurricular activity for such period as the principal may determine. All students shall be accorded due process safeguards before any corrective action may be taken. Adopted: April 21, 2009; June 26, 2013