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Dress Code

The primary objective of the Redford Union School District and the ADT program is to provide a safe and quality educational environment which meets the needs of students of all ages, abilities, and aspirations, enabling them to become independent, life-long learners and contributing members of society. In order to minimize the possible distractions that could impede the learning process, Stuckey Center-ADT has implemented a school wide dress code.

The rationale for the Dress Code is based on the following:

• To increase focus on the learning process.
• To increase safety – an outsider/anyone with inappropriate attire would be easier to distinguish.
• To increase school spirit and pride.
• To reduce social distractions that inhibit the learning process; students should focus on learning, especially during school hours.

In sum, the Dress Code is designed to encourage students to dress appropriately for school, minimize distractions, and promote school pride.

Dress Code Specifics and Banned Items

*School District (Crestwood, Livonia, R.U., etc.)/Stuckey wearables are all acceptable (i.e. Tigers athletics, student council, school logo).

1. Students need to be dressed appropriately at all times
2. Head gear is not allowed such as, but not limited to, sunglasses, curlers, pics, hats or caps, baseball caps, stocking caps, sweatbands, do-rags, bandanas, sweatshirt hoodies, head wraps, or towels.
3. Appropriate dress code apparel is at the discretion of the staff and administrators. Clothing may not distract from the educational process nor offend students or staff at any time.
4. Clothing may not be worn that has alcohol, drugs, violence, weapons, gangs or racially offensive language, pictures and objects.

DRESS CODE

• Outer clothing/garments such as gloves, jackets, and overcoats designed strictly for outdoors are not to be worn in school or carried to and from classes, unless approved by staff.
• All apparel must be clean and in good repair.
• Any additional items that administration feels causes a disruption to the educational process may be deemed banned.
• Certain accessories may be worn for religious or medical purposes and must be approved by the building administrator.

DRESS CODE VIOLATION RUBRIC

Students violating this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action as determined appropriate by the school’s student code of conduct.