I would still not allow him back until his father did something about his hair.
I guess if you’d said ...‘until his father did something about his own hair….......’ i’d not have read it that way HAHHAHAHA! It truly sounded like you were suggesting that once the father made his son shave his moustache, the father should in addition do something about his [son’s] hair HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
took a bit of searching but I found the dress code section of the Manchester Academy where this young man is a student. It does appear that the school is legally correct that the facial hair is in violation (see area in red)
MANCHESTER ACADEMY UNFORM DRESS CODE
All Manchester Academy students in grades K5-12th grade must wear school uniforms. The
dress code is YOUR responsibility.
A. The dress code is strictly enforced. Any infringement of the uniform dress code will
result in parents being called and asked to come to check the student out. (See early
dismissal from school section.) The student will receive an absence in all classes missed
and must follow the rules of the attendance policy. The student will also receive
detention.
B. All sweaters, shirts, coats, and jackets must be monogrammed.
C. Please label all clothes.
D. All shirts must be tucked in except girls’ over blouses.
E. Black or brown leather belt without writing or insignia must be worn with all items with belt
loops.
F. Boys must wear white t-shirt under shirts. NO WRITING SHOULD BE VISIBLE
THROUGH BACKS OF WHITE SHIRTS AND TOP BAND OF T-SHIRT MUST BE
WHITE. NO LOGOS SHOULD BE VISIBLE THROUGH SHIRT (ex. Under Armor).
G. Girls wear white camisoles under white blouses.
H. Girls must button at least 2 buttons of all tops.
I. No pins or long necklaces are to be worn on blouses.
J. Girls may only wear white, green, black ribbons or bows, or the uniform headband in their
hair. ( No colored bows, ribbons, or headbands)
K. Skirt and skort length is NO MORE THAT 4” ABOVE THE CREASE BEHIND THE
KNEE.
L. Girls may wear the plaid walking shorts that are offered by Parker Uniforms. ONLY THESE
SHORTS ARE ALLOWED. Shorts hems must be worn as is from Parker. Shorts may NOT
be hemmed shorter, cuffed, rolled up (from the hem or the waistband). There are no warnings.
A girl wearing shorts that are NOT of walking length or hemmed or rolled will not be allowed
to wear shorts the rest of the school year. If several girls begin to have shorts infractions, the
privileged will be revoked for all girls.
M. Outerwear is not required but if worn, must be monogrammed and included on the following
items:
1. Green fleece jacket
2. Heavier green coat from Parker or Black’s
3. Approved green cardigan sweater.
4. Letterman jacket, cheer or dance jacket in SCHOOL COLORS ONLY!
5. The school allows no other type of outerwear in the building. If students wear any
other type of outerwear, teachers will confiscate the outerwear until the end of the
school day, and this will result in a detention.
N. Wednesday is Dress Day and the student’s required uniform.
1. Boys must wear the following items:
a. long khakis pleated or flat front
b. yellow buttoned-down monogrammed shirt (long or short sleeve)
c. belt
d. socks.
2. Girls must wear the following items:
a. white monogrammed blouse with ¾ length sleeves
b. plaid skirt from Parker
c. white (only) knee socks
O. Girls shoes
1. NO sandals
2. Closed-toe Birkenstock-type shoes are acceptable in brown, black, or navy.
3. Low quarter athletic shoes in appropriate, neutral colors (gray, white, and navy). Any other
colors ARE NOT ALLOWED.
4. NO BRIGHT COLORED SHOES OR SHOELACES WILL BE ACCEPTABLE.
5. Dress shoes, Mary Jane style, wallaby style in brown, navy, or black.
6. Boots with slacks only.
7. Uggs are now allowed in neutral colors only. Absolutely, no cowboy boots or other type of boots
other than Uggs.
8. Flat heels only (exception—Mary Jane style with no more than a 2-inch heel).
9. White socks only.
10. 7-12th grades must wear white knee socks on required dress day.
P. Boys shoes
1. No sandals
2. Boots with slacks only
3. Low-quarter athletic shoes in neutral colors with neutral colored laces.
4. Dress shoes, wallaby, Birkenstock-type shoes in conservative colors.
5. White socks only
Q. Casual days are days when students may dress up for theme days. The office will announce these
days in advance. The dean of students will make the decision on when dress days occur. The
following regulations apply:
1. All students must wear a MANCHESTER t-shirt. (NO MIDNIGHT TILL DAWN SHIRTS—
these are NOT Manchester shirts.)
2. Long jeans or pants for girls AND boys. No shorts!
STUDENT APPEARANCE
A. No visible body piercings allowed (Exception: girls with pierced ears).
B. Males may NOT have earrings, pierced or otherwise.
C. Males may NOT have fingernail polish. D. Males’ facial hair must be clean shaven.
E. Males must have suitable hair cuts that do not touch the collar in the back or cover the eye
brows in the front.
F. No visible tattoos allowed. Any student with tattoos must keep them covered at ALL times
during school and/or school activities (on or off campus).
G. Hats, bandannas, or sweatbands are not allowed on campus during school hours.
H. Sunglasses may not be worn in class.
I. Hairstyles or hair color that would draw attention or create a distraction are not allowed.
J. At no time is a student to wear house slippers or moccasins during school hours, even in
neutral colors. All footwear must be normal shoes
· The Administration of Manchester Academy reserves the right to adjust this policy and make
decisions on future modes of dress not outlined in the dress code that would distract from the
educational process or draw attention.
· Students who violate the dress code will have to go home to change into proper dress attire.
· Any repeat violation of dress code will result in the student being sent home for the proper
dress and will not be allowed to return to class until student and parent(s)/guardian meet with
the guidance counselor and headmaster. Student will be responsible for any and all work
missed during any absence from any class due to dress code violation. Absence from class for
this offense will also count toward the allotted yearly absence rule.
took a bit of searching but I found the dress code section of the Manchester Academy where this young man is a student. It does appear that the school is legally correct that the facial hair is in violation (see area in red)
Well, if that was the dress code at that time and it was made known to the students, then I really don’t see how he has any case in his favour.
Uggs? They can wear Uggs to school? I’m guessing they’re not referring to these Uggs...
Actually, they probably are. That style of boot is pretty popular over here.
(I sometimes get a little smug because mine are real Uggs (and actually bought in Australia!) whilst everyone else seem to wear knock-off brands. )
Accipiter - 04 July 2009 09:17 PM
Well, if that was the dress code at that time and it was made known to the students, then I really don’t see how he has any case in his favour.
It’s in there and I marked it in red and the parents and young man have absolutely no leg to stand on at all. Shave it off or go to another school…those are the choices.
I wish we had more dress codes like that over here. I remember in my high school clothes were the least amount one could get away with. One time a girl wore daisy dukes and no panties and did not sit like a lady. So every class with her was a peep show. *insert barfing smiley*
I wish we had more dress codes like that over here. I remember in my high school clothes were the least amount one could get away with. One time a girl wore daisy dukes and no panties and did not sit like a lady. So every class with her was a peep show. *insert barfing smiley*
This is VERY similar to the dress codes of three of my schools. I believe it instills not just confidence, but credibility of character and promotes safe boundaries for kids…..and believe me those boundaries, even though a few feel to rebel, make youngsters feel secure; I know it did me.
