Dress Code

Students will be required, while attending school and all school sanctioned functions, to present themselves appropriately attired. This policy explicitly excludes from “appropriately attired” any clothing containing or including messages implied or explicit that deal with tobacco, drugs, alcohol, sexual innuendo, and bigotry. It also prohibits any clothing viewed to be obscene, lewd, or vulgar, or directed toward or intended to threaten, intimidate, or demean an individual or group because of sex, color, race, religion, handicap, national origin, or sexual orientation.

In addition, the CDC administration reserves the right to dismiss any student whose manner of dress does not meet reasonable standards of health and safety or is so unusual as to be disruptive or distracting to normal school routine.

Individual programs may, because of health and safety concerns, require additional dress requirements or codes. However, no particular brand may be required. For example, a shop may require wearing safety glasses or ban the use of personal music players. Also, particular dress may be required in accordance with Co-op work sites. Appropriateness of dress will be at the discretion of the instructor or Co-op Coordinator.

Any student who fails to wear the appropriate safety related clothing or is otherwise dressed inappropriately for a program is considered unprepared for class. If this lack of preparation will not allow a student to participate safely, s/he may be assigned to the Planning Room for the remainder of the class period.

The Southwest VT Career Development Center dress code’s purpose is to create and maintain a productive and positive learning environment, minimizing disruptions and distractions.

• Pants shall be worn fastened and at the waist
• Skirts, dresses and shorts must be long enough to reach mid thigh.
• Shirts and blouses must meet the waistband of the pants/skirts
• Skimpy or revealing clothing is not allowed. That includes transparent or see-through or low cut tops, strapless, spaghetti, “tube”, halter, or spaghetti strapped tops; backless dresses or tops; “muscle shirts”; and other clothing that provides minimum coverage. Sleeveless shirts, cut close around the arms are acceptable.
• Clothing that is ripped or torn in a suggestive and revealing way shall not be worn.
• Clothing shall be worn in such a way that underclothing is not visible.
• Offensive Items: anything that promotes advertises or mentions drugs, alcohol, tobacco products or things of a violent or sexual nature is not allowed. Anything that is vulgar, obscene, rude, lewd, or is aimed at demeaning a specific group or individual(s) is prohibited.
• Sunglasses or hoods must be removed at the entrance to the school building and shall not be worn while in the school building.
• Any article of jewelry that is considered to be a safety hazard is prohibited.
• Footwear is required at all times and must be safe and appropriate for indoor and outdoor activities.
• Students will follow program rules regarding the removal of hats upon entering the classroom.

Students are expected to meet dress code expectations each day of school. Students who choose to not meet the dress code will not be permitted in class until the inappropriate clothing is replaced with appropriate clothing.

In all cases in accordance with this dress code, school administrators will determine what is appropriate attire.