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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 03-19 WA Amending Handbook Parent Cooporation and Uniform policy WESTLAKE ACADEMY RESOLUTION NO. 03-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WESTLAKE ACADEMY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK REGARDING PARENTAL COOPERATION AND THE UNIFORM POLICY. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY: SECTION 1: That the Board of Directors of Westlake Academy does hereby Approve an amendment to the Parent/Student Handbook regarding parental cooperation and the uniform policy. SECTION 2: That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 13TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2003. 6C;M ATTEST: Scott Brad fey, Chairman Ging Crosswy, Secret Trent O. Petty, Chief E ec ive Officer APPROVED AS TO FORM: d ty i L. Stanton Lowry, Attorney eleven days or more. Prior to imposing a long suspension, the student and his or her parents or guardians must be notified of the behavior deemed inappropriate, that a long suspension is being considered. If a parent desires, the parents will be afforded a meeting with the Head of School and CEO. A decision by the Head of School and CEO is appealed to the School Board during an open meeting. A request for a meeting with the Head of School and CEO must be made within five days of notification of the decision to suspend. If the student's presence creates a clear and present danger, the informal hearing may be waived at the direction of the Head of School and the student suspended immediately and the parents notified Students who have been suspended for any length of time will be on in-house probation for the remainder of the school year. School authorities will meet regularly with the student and parent or guardian to develop an action plan. Progress will determine if the student will be eligible for re-enrollment for the following year. Reasonable restraint Corporal punishment is not allowed at Westlake Academy. While acting within the scope of their duties and responsibilities, employees may exercise the amount of physical restraint reasonable and necessary to protect the safety of students and/or themselves. I'aretal Corn lice ; , Westlake academy is a school of choice.By enrolling their children in the Academe,parents agree to the Mission Statement,policies and curricular program as defined by the Academy.No parent has the right to impede the education and/or educational program of Westlake Academy. Any behavior which entails: • disruptions to the normal running of the school • false accusations against any member of the Westlake Academy community • distribution of material(audio,printed,video) not previously approved by the school authorities • forming groups/conumittees/associations without approval of the school authorities may result in expulsion'from Westlake Academy., UNIFORM POLICY Appropriate dress and grooming contributes to a productive academic environment in which students can focus on learning, develop an awareness of others, develop character and good citizenship skills,instill respect and self-discipline. Uniform standards also promote a positive image of the school within the community and encourage students to uphold and enhance that image. All students must wear a prescribed uniform at all times while on campus. The prescribed uniform includes a dress uniform, a casual uniform and a gym uniform. All students must purchase a dress uniform and wear the dress uniform on days prescribed by the Head of School. Students may at their own choosing, wear the dress uniform on any school day. 18 Res WA 03-19 • All students must purchase a dress uniform and wear the dress uniform on days prescribed by the Head of School. Students may at their own choosing, wear the dress uniform on any school day. • All students may purchase a casual uniform which contains several select combinations. Casual uniforms may not be worn on dress uniform days, but may be worn at all other times. • Students in grades 4-6 All Student must purchase the gym uniform and wear the uniform during physical education.-During school year 2003-2004, students in grades 1-3 may, but are not required to purchase and wear the gym uniform. Students in grades 1-3 not electing to purchase the gym uniform must wear dark shorts and a light or gray t-shirt with no writing or logos visible,to be worn during physical education. During school ehool year 2004-2005, student in grades 1-3 will be required to purchase the official Westlake Academy "i gym uniform. ° n {�rr ttn - ° rails • Once in school. only the school uniform maY be wo"rn_. Jackets. coats or noii_-Ligilbrin sweaters and sweatshirts should be left iii the locker. of brouebt to school. The prescribed uniform must be purchased from Parker Uniforms located at 3001 Highway 121, Suite 286, Euless, TX 76039, phone (817) 545-4000, www.parkersu.com (Web ID Code FW382853) . There are no exceptions to the uniform policy.Students wearing anything other than the prescribed uniform will be sent home. Clothing that resembles the prescribed garments are not permitted. 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. 2. Distracting headwear such as "do-rags" and/or bandanas are are 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, nor with shorts, culottes, jumpers or skirts. Tennis shoes may be worn with the casual uniform and must be worn with the gym uniform. Tennis shoe soles must be flat and must be secured with either laces,velcro or zippers. 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 may not wear tights with the dress uniform. Girls dress socks are a required garment that must be purchased from Parker Uniforms and worn when in dress uniform. Boys and girls must wear white socks when in gym uniform. 19 Res WA 03-19