Character Counts

Zero Tolerance

Dress code

Fort Washington Elementary

Character Counts

Trustw

orthiness

Respect

Responsibilit

y

Be honest

Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal

Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do

Have the courage to do the right thing

Build a good reputation

Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country

Character Counts

Trustw

orthiness

Respect

Responsibilit

y

• Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule

• Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language

• Be considerate of the feelings of others

• Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

Character Counts

Trustw

orthiness

Respect

Responsibilit

y

• Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the

consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions,

and attitudes • Set a good example for others

Citize

nship

Caring

Fairness

Character CountsPlay by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly

Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need

Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer

Zero Tolerance

•Possession of a firearm

•Possession of an explosive device

•Brandishing a knife in a threatening manner

The not so big 5

•Cell phones•Rough play on the playground•Bullying•Defiance•Fighting

What to do when…• Put up your STOP sign

• Tell the person who is bothering you what it is that you are asking them to

STOP, be very DIRECT• Please stop ____________, it is really

bothering me.

If the behavior does not stop go tell an adult immediately.

Dress Code

Being reviewed for your

SUPPORT

Dress CodeThe first dress code check should be done at home.

If you are found to be out of dress code you will be cited in the office and have to sit out of your recesses while you are out of dress code. There will be no phone calls home.

Dress code will be enforced at all school functions.

Dress Code – HAIR do’s and don'ts

Do have a natural color of hair.

Do (Boys) have the proper length of hair

Don’t have two toned colored hair

Don’t(Boys) Have hair past your eyebrows, or earlobes. Don’t let hair go past mid-way on collared shirts

Do Don’t

Dress Code – Shorts do’s and don'tsDo Don’t

Don’t wear leggings under shorts that are not in dress code (Leggings don’t count as pants)

Don’t wear athletic shorts

Don’t wear shorts that are shorter than 6 inches above the knee

Wear shorts that fall within 6 inches from the knee (not to exceed mid-thigh)

Dress Code – skirts do’s and don'ts

Do Don’t

Wear skirts that are 4 inches from the knee or less

Don’t wear skirts that are more than 4 inches from the knee

Don’t wear leggings or jeans under a skirt that is more than four inches from the knee (Leggings don’t count as pants)

Dress Code – Shirts do’s and don'tsDo Don’t

(Boys) Don’t wear tanks tops

(Girls) Don’t wear a midriff shirt , even when your hands are raised

(Girls) Don’t double tank tops to create a total of 2 inches (this is not addition).This does not meet the dress code

Wear shirts that fit correctly

(Girls) wear “Lasagna Noodle” (2 inches) straps on tank tops

(Boys) Shirts must have capped sleeves, open or unbuttoned shirts must have a t-shirt underneath.

Dress Code – Shirts do’s and don’ts

Don’t:“Any apparel determined to by District personnel to be too revealing is not acceptable.”

“See through, (lace inserts) off the shoulder and low cut tops are not acceptable.”

Dress Code – Slogans and Military do’s and don'ts

Don’tDon’t wear camouflage or

military clothing. Non-military camouflage attire (i.e. blue or pink) is acceptable.

Don’t wear the bulldog logo or picture

Don’t wear Frayed or Holes of any kind

Wear college logos

Do

Dress Code – Slogans and Military do’s and don'ts

Don’t

Don’t wear professional sports logo

Don’t wear the bulldog logo or picture

Wear college logos

Do

Dress Code – Shoes do’s and don'tsDo Don’t

Don’t wear steel-toed boots

Don’t wear shoes commonly called “flip flops”

Wear shoes at all times

Wear shoes that have a strap on the arch and the heel

Don’t wear shoes that are plastic or gel shoes

Wear shoes with rubber or leather soles

Dress Code Checks

Will be conducted:

a. To maintain our commitment of honoring our policies.

b. To be fair and respectful to all FW students.

Any FW Staff Member, at any time, can refer a student to the office for a

dress code check.

Dress Code Consequences1st Violation

2nd Violation

3rd Violation

4th Violation

5th Violation

The student will discuss the violation with the administration and the student is issued a written warning.

The student will receive lunch detention.

The student will receive after school detention.

There will be a conference with the student, the parents and the school administration about the habitual dress code infractions, plus detention.

The student will be suspended for one day and referred to SSSA and will not be allowed back on campus until FW receives notification from SSSA that the student is now currently in dress code.