JFK Student Handbook 2021-22 | Page 18

• remain outside the building until 7:41 A . M . except in bad weather , when at the discretion of the administrator they may enter the building .
• enter through the wing to which they are assigned .

BUILDING AND CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR Students should behave appropriately in the halls , and in the classroom . They are expected to :

• treat their teachers and each other with respect at all times .
• respect school property and the property of others .
• refrain from chewing gum at any time or eating food , except in the cafeteria .
• use appropriate language at all times . No swearing , teasing or shouting .
• walk at all times in the building ; stay on right side of hall .
• stay on right side going up and down stairs .
• follow directions of all staff the first time given .

TELEPHONE Cell phones may not be used during the school day . Calls to parents are to be made in the house offices . Only calls that are emergencies will be allowed from the house offices . Possession or use of any mobile telecommunication device ( i . e ., cell phone , walkie-talkie , etc .) is prohibited by state statute . All cell phones must be picked up by a parent / guardian if confiscated .

DRESS CODE

1 . The Enfield Board of Education ( Policy 5132 ) declares that appropriate dress is essential in order to create and maintain the best educational environment for the students in the Enfield Public Schools . This environment must allow all students to learn and teachers to teach without distraction or disruption to the learning environment as well as be indicative of the dignity , pride and respect which our students have for our school , our community and for themselves .
A . Restrictions on freedom of student dress shall be applied whenever the mode of dress in question : 1 ) Is not clean , modest , and appropriate to the school situation ; 2 ) Disrupts the educational process ; 3 ) Constitutes a safety or health hazard for the student or those around the student ; 4 ) Damages school property ; 5 ) Is contrary to law .
2 . Restrictions on freedom of dress and adornment may not : A . Reflect discrimination as to civil rights ; B . Enforce particular codes of morality or religious tenets .
3 . The Superintendent of Schools shall develop administrative regulations with respect to stduent dress through cooperative planning with staff , students and parents . Such regulations would be subject to approval by the Board of Education .
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