Taylor Canyon Dress Code
(Approved by the Community Council 10/13/2011)

Taylor Canyon Elementary follows the Ogden District Dress Standards in the Code of Conduct, which states:

The purpose of the district dress standard is to provide guidance for students to attend school in appropriate clothing that is safe, neat, clean and modest.

1. Students should wear appropriate clothing that is modest. A student who wears clothing that exposes his or her chest, shoulders, midriff, lower back, or other parts of the body will immediately be asked to change his or her clothes. Refusal to do so will be considered an act of insubordination.
2. Shorts and skirts must be mid‐thigh in length.
3. Headgear, such as caps/hats, bandanas or sunglasses are inappropriate to wear indoors at school unless the student obtains prior written approval of the principal or the principal’s designee for an appropriate uniform (R.O.T.C. Scouts, etc.) or a medical condition requiring accommodation as demonstrated by a written note from a physician.
4. Clothing appropriate for outdoor use, except officially accepted school letter jackets/sweaters, should not be worn indoors without prior approval from the school’s administration.
5. Footwear is required to be worn.
6. Offensive or obscene clothing will not be worn at school including slogans or logos that depict: 1. Controlled substances: alcohol, drugs and tobacco. 2. Foul, profane, vulgar, or abusive language.
   3. Sexual overtones.
   4. Excessive violence.
7. Clothing, makeup or hairstyles that are disruptive to the instructional process may be considered inappropriate and restricted by the school staff/administration.
8. Clothing or paraphernalia that is interpreted by the building administration as “gang related” is prohibited. Specific items for Taylor Canyon Elementary Dress Code

•  Flip‐flops may not be worn to school due to possible injury on the playground.
•  Hoodies can be worn to school and in the building as long as the hood is off head once entering the building.
•  Snow‐pants can be worn inside the school building during the winter. Younger students have a hard time getting in and out of them from recess to recess. Parents should make sure that the snow‐pants are easily removed for hygienic purposes.
•  Bare midriffs, tank tops, halter tops or other revealing clothing will not be worn at school. If your child raises his/her arms and any skin on the torso shows, the shirt is too short.
•  Shorts and skirts must meet the tips of the fingers when arms are to the side of the student. Skirt, dress, and short length still apply even if leggings are worn underneath. Any holes in pants must be below the fingers when arms are to the side of the student.
•  Sleepwear, pajama pants, or slippers are not allowed at school.
•  Hair shall be worn in a clean and well‐groomed manner. Mohawks are acceptable if not higher than an inch or combed down. Salon/permanent coloring is acceptable if not extreme and disruptive.
•  Visible body piercing, other than ears, is not allowed. Earrings that make a large hole (gauging) in the ear are not allowed.
•  No graffiti or pen markings on clothing or exposed skin. Dress Code Enforcement
•  Students will not be allowed to turn shirts inside out to avoid detection of dress code violations.
•  The first and second offense, students will call home and get clothing that meets the dress code or find something in our Sunshine Closet to replace the clothing.
•  The third offense, student will be sent home and may not return until a meeting is held with the parent.
•  The fourth offense, student/parent would probably be referred to the district.

What will the school do?

 We will check the Particulate Matter (PM2.5) levels. This information will guide our outdoor physical activities.

• When the PM2.5 level falls between 35.5 and 55.4, we will let “sensitive” students stay indoors.
• When the PM2.5 level falls between 55.5 and 90, we will let “sensitive” students and students experiencing respiratory symptoms, such as with a cold or allergies, stay indoors.
• When the PM2.5 level rises above 90, outdoor recess will be cancelled for all children and alternative play/exercise opportunities will be offered indoors.

What should parents do?

 Parents, with advice from your health care provider, need to contact the school secretary or nurse if your child is “sensitive” to poor air quality.

• Sensitive children may include those with significant or poorly controlled asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease, compromised immune systems, or other respiratory problems.

For your information:
The daily PM2.5 level is located at www.airquality.utah.gov
Additional information on air quality guidance for schools is located at
www.health.utah.gov/asthma

• We are committed to providing a safe and healthy school environment for your child. Please contact the school if you have questions about this issue.

Winter Temperatures
Even temperatures above freezing can cause hypothermia if you are chilled, damp, or over-exerted. For the most part, dressing warmly and limiting exposure will protect you in temperatures above and near freezing. Be sure to consider wind chill: even an actual air temperature of 40 degrees can feel as cold as 34 to 25 degrees in wind speeds between 10 and 60 miles per hour, for example. Most adults can sense when they have been outdoors too long and go inside. Children, on the other hand, are easily distracted, often more active, and lose heat more easily from their skin, putting them at a greater risk of frost-nip. Common symptoms are flushing, or a numb and tingly sensation at exposed extremities: fingers, noses, ears and toes. If the skin becomes hard or waxy in texture, it may have progressed to frostbite. Bring the affected person inside to a warm, dry environment and call a doctor immediately. Do not attempt to use direct heat or rubbing to warm the person.

Safety Precautions
Children should always be supervised, warmly dressed, and shielded from the sun when playing outside in winter. Reflection from the snow can cause sunburns even on cloudy days. Keep children close to home in case a sudden storm develops.

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