Page • Mobile Device and Dress Code Policies

Mobile Device and Dress Code Policies Summary

Devices may not be used during school hours unless a teacher approves.
Students must turn phones and smartwatches in to designated teachers at the beginning of the day for security.
On school trips or activities, students may carry devices only if the supervisor or coach permits it.
Devices capable of taking or transmitting images are prohibited in bathrooms and locker rooms.
Noncompliance can result in confiscation; the principal decides whether the device is returned to the student or parent/guardian.
Repeated violations lead to consequences determined by administration, consistent with school board policy 3630.

Headwear: Hats, caps, and other headgear are not allowed indoors without permission. Hoods may not be worn on the head; repeated issues may result in the hoodie being stored in a locker or held in the office for the day.
Bottoms: Shorts and skirts are allowed year-round but must extend beyond the wearer’s fully extended fingertips. Pants must stay at the natural waist.
Tops: Footwear is required. Tops may not expose shoulders or midriff; halter tops, tube tops, and straps narrower than three fingers are not permitted.
Pants and undergarments: Pants must be clean, worn at or above the waistline, and must not expose skin or undergarments. Pajama pants are allowed only on designated pajama days.
Prohibited clothing: Clothing promoting alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or vaping, or containing obscene, vulgar, or suggestive content, is not allowed.
Administrative authority: Staff may require a student to change if their clothing is disruptive or inappropriate, with administration making the final decision.

Vaughn School’s policies are designed to keep the school safe, respectful, and focused on learning.

The overall expectation is that students show respect, responsibility, and readiness to learn while helping maintain a positive school community.