Teaching Children to Cope With Everyday Life - Presented by Heather Pach, School Psychologist.  Parent information session on issues such as anxiety in children and how parents can help them develop meaningful daily coping skills.  Where:  HKMS  When:  Thursday, April 29, 2010   Time:  6:30 p.m. Sponsored by HKSEPTA and Regional School District #17 Pupil Services Department

Dresss Code Reminder....

Students are encouraged to dress in clothing appropriate to the school environment.  Even if a restriction on freedom of expression, student dress may be regulated whenever the mode of dress is determined to be unsafe, disruptive, or contrary to law.  Any school dress that increases the risk of injury to self and/or others, causes discomfort to others (e.g., unclean, malodorous, inappropriate language), causes distraction or disruption in the learning environment, advertises or advocates gang affiliation, the use of alcohol or drugs, pornography, is libelous or contains unreasonable potential to upset and hurt others is prohibited (BOE 5132).  Appropriateness of student dress shall be determined by the school administration.  School administrators are permitted to allow exceptions to the provisions set forth below in cases of special circumstances or school spirit days.

In order to maintain an environment conducive to the educational process, the Board of Education establishes the following regulations:

1. Outerwear shall not be worn, carried, or kept in the classroom during regular school hours (except in elementary school).  Outerwear includes coats, jackets, windbreakers, nylon pullovers, and down vests.
2. Head coverings shall not be worn, carried, hung on belts or worn around the neck, or kept in the classroom (except in elementary schools) during regular school hours.  Head coverings include but are not limited to scarves, bandanas, masks, visors, kerchiefs, athletic sweatbands, hats, caps, or hoods.  Approved coverings worn as part of a student's religious practices or beliefs shall not be prohibited by this policy.
3. Outerwear and head coverings must be secured in the student's locker or other storage areas before school starts.  Items not stored will be confiscated by the administration.
4. Sunglasses may not be worn or carried within a school building.
5. Students may not wear attire or accessories that:  depict logos or emblems that encourage the use of drugs, tobacco, or alcoholic beverages; contain offensive and/or disruptive writing or pictures; produce audible sounds; or are disruptive to the educational environment.
6. Students may not wear see-through clothing or shirts or blouses that reveal the abdomen, chest (no plunging necklines), or undergarments.  Shirts must be long enough to be tucked in.
7. During school hours, tank tops are only allowed if they are covered by a shirt, blouse, or other appropriate covering.
8. Students may not wear shorts, miniskirts, or pants that reveal the upper thigh or undergarments.  Spandex garments are allowed only if they are covered by shorts or skirts.  Pants that reveal any portion of the torso or upper thigh or that appear inappropriately over/undersized are prohibited.
9. Footwear must be safe for all educational and recreational activities.  Refer to school handbooks for age-appropriate guidance.
10. Students may not wear spiked or studded bracelets, oversized or multi-finger rings, belts or any article of attire with spikes or studs attached, or any other clothing item that may present a safety hazard to the student, other students, or staff.
11. Students may not wear sleepwear and/or slippers.