'Dos' and 'Don'ts'

of the updated Code of Conduct

Following are examples of what is acceptable and what is unacceptable in 2007-08 under important revisions to the City School District of Albany's Code of Conduct. Click here to read more about the updated Code of Conduct or download the full document in .pdf format.
 

T-shirt length

(must be at least 1 foot above the knee)

Unacceptable

Shorts length

(no more than 4 inches above the knee)

     Acceptable                                              Unacceptable

Skirt length

(no more than 4 inches above the knee)

     Acceptable                                              Unacceptable

Sleeveless tops/'spaghetti straps'

(straps must be at least 1-inch wide)

     Acceptable                                              Unacceptable

Tank tops

(no A-frame T-shirts or tank tops are allowed in school at any time during the school day)

Unacceptable

Hooded sweatshirts

(sweatshirts with hoods must be stored in a locker immediately after entering school

and are not to be worn during the school day)

     Acceptable                                               Unacceptable

Clothing commemorating a person's death

(no clothing of this type or similar may be worn

in school at any time during the school day)

Unacceptable

Cell phones/electronic devices/headware

(all cell phones and electronic devices must be out of site for the entire school day;

no headware is allowed in school)

     Acceptable                                               Unacceptable