HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 06-19 WA Amendments to the Uniform and Admission policies WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION NO. 06-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WESTLAKE
ACADEMY AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ADMISSION POLICY
AND UNIFORM POLICY IN THE 2006/2007 PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK,
WHEREAS, in order to avoid the imposition of inequities to Primary Geographic
Boundary Students who subsequently move from the Primary Geographic Boundary, in
relation to those students who are admitted under the lottery and may move freely without
being removed from enrollment, the Board of Trustees finds that it is in the best interest
of all concerned to amend the Admissions Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees finds that it is in the best
interests of the students to amend the Uniform Policy to delineate the season during
which the students may wear heavy coats.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY:
SECTION 1: That the Board of Trustees of Westlake Academy does hereby
amend the 2006/2007 Parent/Student Handbook by adding the language set out in bold
type on the attached page of the Admissions and Uniform Policies, Exhibit"A"
SECTION 2: That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 13th DAB' OF NOVEMBER, 2006.
ATTEST: Sec. t Bradl y, President
Ginger A Ttry, Acting Secretary arbara L. Brizu la, Head of School
APPROV T�} RM:
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Students shall be required to show proper attention to personal cleanliness, neatness, and
school standards of dress and appearance. To that effect:
1. Distracting hairstyles, haircuts or distractive hair coloring is prohibited. Boys
hairstyles should be no longer than collar length in the back and must be above the
evebrow in the front.'
2. Headwear is prohibited.
3. Nail coloring must not be distractive and must be neatly applied and maintained.
4. Jewelry must complement the uniform. Jewelry for girls is stud earrings, a necklace,
a bracelet, a ring, and a basic wristwatch. Boys may wear religious medal, a ring,
and a basic wristwatch. Jewelry is not to be dangerous or of the body piercing type,
except earrings. Students may not wear heavy chains such as studded or wallet
types.
5. Shoes should be clean and offer protection to the feet and must not distract from
the uniform.. Dress shoes must be dark and appropriate for the dress uniform. Boys
and girls may wear boots that do not distract from the uniform when wearing casual
uniform long pants. Boots may not be worn with the dress uniform, not with shorts,
culottes, jumpers or skirts. Tennis shoes may be worn with the casual uniform and
must be worn with the gym uniform. Tennis shoes must be all white with white
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No shoes may be worn with open toe or open heel. Flip-flops, sandals,water shoes,
elevated heels, lace up army type boots and unstrapped shoes may not be worn.
Shoe laces must be tied.
6. Matching socks must be worn at all times. This includes ankle socks; tri-fold bobby
socks, and white tights instead of socks with the casual uniform only. Girls dress
socks are a required garment to be worn when in dress uniform. Boys and girls must
wear white socks when in gym uniform.
7. Boys must wear belts with any trousers or shorts that have belt loops.
8. Hats or sunglasses are not permitted on campus without the Head of School's
permission.
9. Girls in Grades 1 onwards, may wear, if desired, fitted, footed, white tights with
their dress uniforms during the winter months."
10. Girls in Grades 1 5 may wear, if desired, fitted, footed, white tights with their
casual uniforms during the winter months."
11. The dress uniform will include a navy blazer. The blazer will be required for certain
extra-curricular activities such as choir, MUN etc. and will be optional for all other
students.'
12. Additional optional items will include light weight outerwear in school colors
purchased from the official supplier for Westlake Academy uniforms. This will be
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the only accepted outerwear allowed on the school campus with the exception of
rainwear or heavy winter coats." Students may wear heavy winter coats
beginning on the first school day after Fall Break and ending upon return
from Spring Break.
Dress Uniform Requirements
Dress Uniform Days will be perscribed by the Head of School in advance. Students will be
required to wear their full dress uniform on dress uniform days. Dress uniform
requirements are available through the Mills website at www.millswear.com (Web ID
Code: 151).39 Boys must wear socks that match the dress uniform pants.
Consequences for Uniform Violations
During the course of a school year, students who do not comply with the uniform policy
will face the following consequences:
Minor Infractions (easily remedied; examples: shirt not tucked in; shirt unbuttoned)
1"Violation:Verbal warning to student.
2"d Violation: Written warning with parent signature required.
V Violation:Written discipline form with;
Phone call to parent by classroom teacher, or
*In-school service, or
Next day detention
*In-school service duties will depend on the needs of the school at the time of the violation.
Duty may include,but is not limited to: trash pick-up, lunchroom cleanup, and sweeping.
Major Infractions (not easily remedied; examples: out of uniform; no socks;
incorrect color/style)
15`Violation: Removed from classroom and sent to the office
Parent phone call with the following options:
• Bring a clothing change for student (unexcused absence until
clothing is delivered)
• Pick up student (unexcused absence)
2"d Violation: In-school Suspension (unexcused absence)
Yd Violation: Out of school Suspension (unexcused absence)
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