The WWW is to enhance/supplement the education of our students and staff, not replace any aspect of the curriculum, or to be obtrusive to the present learning environment. 

 1. Students will not use search engines without authorization from their 
     classroom teacher or another staff member. 

 2. Students are not allowed to access and/or navigate the Internet without the 
     constant direct supervision of their classroom teacher or another staff 
     member. 

 3. Internet access will only be used for specific classroom projects. 
     Students are not to just simply explore the Internet. 
     They must log in and out and provide a brief description of the project. 

 4. The use of the Internet is a privilege; misuse will result in termination of 
     the users’ Internet privileges. 

 5. Students and Staff will be held responsible for using the Internet in an 
     appropriate manner. Appropriate is defined as all behaviors and actions 
     which do not break any of the CBOE Uniform Discipline Code, policies, 
     and /or societal laws. Any student or staff member found using the Internet 
     in an inappropriate manner will be disciplined under the CBOE  Uniform 
     Discipline Code.  Any societal laws that are broken will be prosecuted by 
     The Chicago Police Department or The Federal Government. 

 6. All staff are  responsible for their own ENC accounts. 

 7. The account user is to be the only person using the account unless the 
     secondary user is under their direct supervision. 

 8. Any material that is sexual in nature is not to be explored from 
     school-based computers. 

 9. The CBOE Uniform Discipline Code, school rules, and societal laws apply 
     while using all computer equipment. 

10. Any software brought in to Hayt School must be approved by The Hayt 
      Technical Team before installation on any computer, prior to installation 
      and/or use. 

11. Programs should not be transferred electronically for school-wide use 
      without approval of  the Hayt Technical Team. 

12. Software purchased by Hayt School should not be reproduced for 
      personal or any other use. 

13. Students may not repair or reconfigure any computer hardware or 
      software without the approval and/or supervision of a The Hayt 
      Technical Team Member. 

14. Ordering of any software for Hayt School must be approved the 
      The Hayt Tech Team and priority will be given to networkable and/or 
      lab-based programs. 

      Student’s Signature 
      Parents’  Signature 

• Students being delivered to or picked up from school should use the back area lot on Thome Street and should report directly on campus upon arrival.
• Students being delivered to school by parents should report directly on campus.
• Students arriving at school late must report to the office with a note from home.
• Students should not arrive at school before 8:00 a.m. and should leave for home promptly at 2:30 p.m.
• No supervision is available for students before 8:00 a.m. or after 2:45 p.m. unless participating in a school sponsored event.

Regular school attendance is mandatory because: 

1.  It contributes to high achievement and academic success. 
2.  It contributes to the characteristics of responsible citizenship. 

Presentation and discussion of new material occurs during class time.  It cannot easily be made up at home.  Research has revealed that students who miss school regularly find it difficult to be successful academically.  We urge parents to consider this when scheduling dental/doctor appointments and vacations. 

Parents play an important role in developing sound attitudes about school attendance and good citizenship and are encouraged to work cooperatively with teachers to positively influence pupil attendance, citizenship, and achievement. 
 
 

• Parents must call the Hayt School office on the first day a student is absent (534-2040).  Upon returning to school, students MUST have a note from the parent giving dates of and reasons for the absence.  If the parent forgets to call, the school will call the home to confirm the reason for the student’s absence.  Your child’s name will be given to the truant officer after three consecutive unreported absences.

• A)  Illness
• B)  Serious illness or death in immediate family
• C)  Emergency medical or dental attention

Whereas, the Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees (the “Board”) and each attendance center has a legitimate goal of eliminating gang related activities at each attendance center and providing the children who attend Chicago Public Schools with a safe environment within which to learn; and 

Whereas, the Board and each attendance center has a legitimate goal to instill discipline and create a positive educational environment for the children who attend Chicago Public Schools; and 

Whereas, the Board and each attendance center has a legitimate goal of eliminating competition concerning dress and reemphasizing the socioeconomic differences of students to promote a more effective climate for learning; and 

Whereas, a student’s dress must not disrupt the educational process, interfere with the maintenance of a positive teaching and learning climate or compromise reasonable standards of health, safety and decency; and 

Whereas, the Board encourages implementation of a uniform or dress code policy at all attendance centers in the system as a means of accomplishing the foregoing goals. 

Now, therefore, be it hereby resolved by the Chicago School reform Board of Trustees as follows: 

Section 1.  Each local school council, which does not currently have a school uniform or dress code policy at its attendance center, should schedule a meeting for parents, staff and community members to discuss a school uniform or dress code policy at its attendance center. 

Section 2.  Each attendance center, which does not currently have a school uniform or dress code policy, must implement a school uniform or dress code policy at their attendance center, unless at the local school council determines not to implement such a policy.  The minutes of the local school council meeting at which the school uniform or dress code policy is discussed should be completed and returned to the Chief Executive Officer by April 15, 1996.  For purposes of monitoring implementation of this Resolution, each attendance center shall submit to the Chief Executive Officer its school uniform or dress code policy, or indicate that it has opted not to implement such a policy. 

Section 4.   If an attendance center decides to institute a uniform policy and select certain colors for its uniform, there should be latitude in fulfilling the color scheme,  i.e. certain manufacturer’s clothing cannot be required. 

Section 5.  If an attendance center decides on a particular uniform, a uniform is to be provided free of cost to each student who cannot afford to purchase one. 

Section 6.  An attendance center shall not suspend, expel or otherwise bar a student from attending school for failure to wear a particular uniform.  The Uniform Discipline Code must be followed when a student fails to follow the uniform or dress code policy. 

Section 7.  To the extent that any prior resolution or policy of the Board (excluding the Board Rules)  is in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the provisions of this Resolution. 

Section 8.  This Resolution is effective immediately upon its adoption. 

January 24, 1996 

At Hayt School our primary concern is the safety of our students.  Due to the violence that is permeating our city and school system, we find it necessary to “color code” our most precious resources - our children.  In order to continue to keep Hayt School safe, we want our children to wear navy blue pants or skirts, and a white shirt or blouse.  We feel this will distinguish our children from other children in and around Hayt School.  In order to make this a success, we need 100% participation in this program.  Students not wearing the colors described above by the second week of school will be asked to call a parent and be picked up to change clothes before returning to class.  Our goal, as well as yours, is to continue to ensure an environment that is conducive to safety and learning.  Implementation of this plan will help us do just that.  In addition, because we are concerned for the safety of our students and feel strongly that an appropriate appearance sets a positive tone for learning, the following guidelines for student expectations have been established: 
 

• Appropriate hygiene and appearance are expected.
• Gang colors or symbols are not permitted on school grounds.
• Clothing with inappropriate graphics or slogans are not permitted.
• Earrings and hats are not allowed.

VIOLATERS OF THE DRESS CODE

STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO: 

CHANGE THEIR ATTIRE

GO HOME TO CHANGE

CALL PARENTS

(A)  Minimum length of clothing appropriate for school - while standing in a 
        normal position with arms extending downward, the hem of clothes 
        should reach just below the knees.  (bicycle shorts, tights, daisy dukes, 
        etc. are not permitted.) 
(B)  No hats, sunglasses or bandannas are allowed. 
       (Items will be confiscated.) 
(C)  Garments bearing inappropriate slogans or pictures are not permitted 
        (I.E., alcohol, drugs, racial remarks, or sexual connotations). 
(D)  Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times. 
(E)  Tank tops and similar shirts or blouses, when worn without another top, 
       are not permitted. (Tops must have a 36 inch shoulder strap).  The midriff 
       when standing, must not show at any time.  Cleavage must not show 
       at any time.  Tube tops are considered to be an undergarment. 
(F)  Pants must be worn at waist level. (No sagging) 

Personal grooming for all students who voluntarily participate in extra curricular activities (I.E., academics, athletics, band, etc.):

(A)  Students who voluntarily participate in activities that require a certain 
        uniformity in personal grooming may be required to groom themselves in 
        a more moderate fashion during the time that they are participating in the 
        particular activity. 
(B)  Student must be informed of the above requirements before he or she is 
       admitted as a participant in the activity. 
(C)  Students who are members of school-sponsored groups having approved 
       uniforms may wear the designated uniform when participating in activities 
       approved by the principal. 

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