BATON ROUGE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL
The following information has been prepared to help acquaint students and parents with the rules and guidelines which are necessary for Baton Rouge Magnet High School to operate and function smoothly. It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with the contents and to follow the rules as stated. THESE POLICIES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
DISPLAYED STUDENT ID CARDS
All students must wear the BRMHS ID Card. The card must be worn on the front of the torso, either on a lanyard no longer than three inches above the waist or clipped or pinned to the garment’s collar, pocket or lapel. If a sweater or jacket is worn, the ID still must be visible on the front of the outer garment. Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in disciplinary actions in accordance to those outline under Dress/Grooming in this document.
DRESS/GROOMING
The dress of the students will be clean and modest. The following regulations will apply for both male and female students, unless otherwise specified, during school time, school dances, school-sponsored trips, and to and from school on school buses. Formal dances are the only exception to these rules.
1. Skirts, dresses, pants, jeans and walking shorts are acceptable provided they have a finished hem or cuff. This eliminates any garment with visible ragged edges and bottoms that are not hemmed. All walking shorts, skorts, skirts, dresses, and culottes must be not more than four (4) inches above the knee. Holes in clothing above the knee are not allowed.
2. The following garments are not acceptable: biking type shorts, spandex , tights (including tight fitting caprice pants), leggings, leotards, gym shorts, boxer shorts, sleep wear, soccer shorts, and sweat pants.
3. Clothing and/or jewelry advocating or advertising drugs, sex, alcohol, tobacco, profanity, illegal substances or activities, or questionable subject matter or imagery may not be worn.
4. Shirts and blouses for both male and female students will cover the top of the shoulder. Tank tops, muscle shirts, bare back dresses or tops, strapless dresses, camisoles, spaghetti strap dresses, off the shoulder apparel and other similar types are prohibited.
5. Necklines must be modest. See through shirts, blouses, and pants are not permitted. Midriffs, halter tops, cropped shirts and other similar types are prohibited. Tops or bottoms allowing any mid-section skin to be seen are prohibited.
6. Underwear of any kind may not be worn as outerwear. These items include but are not limited to undershirts, long underwear, boxer shorts, etc.
7. All footwear must have soles and be well secured on the foot. Flip-flops, slippers, beach type thongs, etc. are prohibited.
8. Clothes are worn as designed. Clothes are not to be worn inside out or backwards. Male students should not wear pants below the waistline. A belt should be worn to prevent this from happening. No underwear or mid-section skin may be exposed.
9. Head wear such as caps, hats, sweat bands, visors, and bandannas, etc. will not be worn in any building on campus. Exception: Religious head wear may be worn when approved by the administration.
10. Sunglasses may not be worn in any building on campus.
11. Large chains may not be worn on campus.
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE FOR DRESS CODE/ID CARD VIOLATIONS
FIRST OFFENSE:
1. Referral to an administrator
2. Parent will be called for a change of apparel/to bring ID
3. If the parent cannot be contacted, the student will not be allowed to attend class until appropriate apparel/ID card is obtained
Missed class time is unexcused.
4. The “No ID” offense will be noted as a dress code violation.
SECOND OFFENSE:
Same as 1 -3 above
4.Students will be assigned a TOR
THIRD OFFENSE:
Same as 1 -3 above
4.Students will be assigned a TOR
FOURTH OFFENSE & ALL SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES:
Same as 1 -3 above
Students will be assigned to a Discipline Center
