Student Dress Code

School Dress Code 2021/ 2022



ROBERT BALDWIN PS

Principal

Gaetano (Gary) Levante

Contact Email Address

levanteg@hdsb.ca


To promote a positive learning environment in school consistent with the values of ROBERT BALDWIN PS and to ensure a safe and inclusive learning and working environment for all students, staff and the community, regardless of their race, age, ability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural observance, socio-economic circumstances, or body type/size.


We believe students have a right to learn in a safe and caring space that is free of bias and discrimination, and that students have a right to respectfully express their individuality. To ensure our learning environments are safe and respectful spaces, our Board has adopted a shared set of standards for student dress as detailed in the Administrative Procedure: Student Dress Code.


STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL DRESS CODES taken from HDSB Dress Code Policy


We believe students have a right to learn in a safe and caring space that is free of bias and discrimination, and that students have a right to respectfully express their individuality. To ensure our learning environments are safe and respectful spaces, ROBERT BALDWIN PS has adopted a shared set of standards for student dress.


Our values and beliefs:


  • All students should be able to dress for school without fear of unnecessary discipline, body shaming, bias or discrimination.

  • Individuals are responsible for managing their own personal biases, behaviours and or perspectives/opinions (“distractions”) related to others’ choices of clothing.

  • All students are treated equitably regardless of their race, age, ability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural observance, socio-economic circumstances, or body type/size.

  • Students have a right to wear clothing of their choice that expresses their self-identified gender. Students have a right to wear religious attire without fear of discipline or discrimination.

  • Schools must maintain a safe learning environment in classes where protective or supportive clothing is required. For example, activity-specific shoe requirements are permitted (e.g., athletic shoes for Physical Education).

  • Clothing or accessories that display (but are not limited to) the following: images, logos or language that portray ethnic prejudice, racism, sexism, vulgarity, gang-related markings, obscenities, profanity, hate speech, and/or pornography are prohibited from being worn.

  • Clothing or accessories that denote, suggest, display or reference alcohol, drugs or related paraphernalia, or other illegal conduct or activities are prohibited from being worn.


Staff Responsibility


  • Model and maintain consistent standards of behaviour and dress for all students, and to hold students accountable for their learning and behaviour.

  • Communicate regularly and meaningfully with parents or guardians.

  • Maintain a safe and accepting learning environment in their classroom and throughout the school.

  • Model and educate students regarding ‘body shaming’ and stereotypical language and ensure respectful language is used by students at all times.

  • Address dress code infractions without using body-shaming language.



Principal Responsibility


  • Dress codes must be reviewed annually with the school council, staff and students.

  • Dress code must be posted to the school website and shared annually with all members of the school community and posted to the school website.



Date Reviewed

October 2021