Student Handbooks Elementary Handbook 2019-20 | Page 49

6. Apparel promoting illegal discrimination to groups of people based on religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or a handicap. 7. Footwear which mars or damages floors. Footwear that is deemed to be a safety hazard (shoes that lack adequate support, e.g. flip flops). 8. Pants worn so low as to expose undergarments. 9. Short shorts, miniskirts, etc. revealing the upper thigh or undergarments. 10. Coats, jackets, or other apparel deemed outwear by school authorities. (Includes, but not limited to, raincoats, robes, ponchos, blanket capes, jean or denim jackets, jogging or warm-up outfits, windbreakers, and Enfield School’s team jackets). Outerwear shall be worn, carried, or kept in the classroom without administrative permission. 11. Head covering of any kind including, but not limited to, scarves, bandannas, masks, kerchiefs, athletic headbands, hats, caps, or hoods, except when deemed appropriate for medical or cultural reasons. Head coverings shall not be worn, carried, hung on belts or around the neck, or kept in the classroom. 12. Gang insignia or gang colors. 0200 Enfield Public School students will be provided the following opportunities, consistent with a realistic evaluation of their own abilities, to: EDUCATIONAL GOALS • develop into responsible citizens who exhibit moral and ethical behavior; • acknowledge, explore, and value the importance of diversity; • develop a healthy personal identity and self-reliance; demonstrate strong motivational persistence to learn; • exhibit an inquisitive attitude, open-mind, and curiosity; • acquire an understanding and appreciation of other cultures; • understand international issues and demonstrate the skills needed to participate in a global society; and • acquire knowledge of the following areas of study: science; technology; mathematics; language arts; social studies; literary, visual, and performing arts; world language; unified arts; health and physical education. Achievement of Educational Goals: In order to achieve the above Educational Goals, Enfield Public School students shall acquire knowledge and mastery of skills by: • engaging in critical thinking through • • • • • • collaboration problem solving analyzing data and complex systems acquiring, evaluating, and applying information to build greater understanding transforming. existing ideas, knowledge, and solutions into new ideas, products, and processes innovative, creative, and artistic expression; 45