PCPS Adopts New Dress Code Policy
Ponca City Now - August 7, 2024 6:09 am
The Ponca City Board of Education adopted a new dress code policy on June 10, 2024. This code will be enforced during the upcoming school year.
7.22-2.0 SECONDARY DRESS CODE
The goal of the dress code at Ponca City Public Schools is to create a safe and positive school environment that is conducive to learning for all students.
1. Clothing will not expose undergarments and must provide complete coverage.
2. Apparel with offensive writing, suggestive slogans, or logos that pertain to beer, liquor, drugs, tobacco, or sex is not to be worn. Items that carry connotations of vulgarity, obscenity, or nudity or promote violence and/or gang activity are not allowed. Such items include, but are not limited to, articles of clothing, belts, jewelry, or school materials, including backpacks.
3. Caps, hats, visors, sunglasses, or other head coverings are not permitted within the school building unless approved by the school administration for religious reasons and/or documented medical need.
4. Street shoes must be worn. Footwear must provide adequate foot protection. Footwear that can damage or mark carpet or flooring may not be worn.
5. In order to promote school spirit, school uniforms normally worn for extracurricular activities or performances may be worn to school on days designated by the activity sponsor and approved by the school administration.
A student aggrieved as to any disciplinary action under this policy may avail himself or herself of the existing appeal procedures for disciplinary action.
7.22-3.0 ELEMENTARY DRESS CODE
The dress code for elementary students emphasizes good grooming, cleanliness, and proper dress. This code is an important part of our educational process and tends to enhance one’s appearance and personal image in the school and community. Compliance with this dress code is the responsibility of every student and parent and is to be enforced by every certified staff member in the elementary schools. Clothing that materially or substantially interferes with or disrupts the educational process is prohibited.
