Cell Phones
Dress Code
Drinks/Food/Gum
I.D. Cards
Leaving Campus
Lockers
Lost and Found
Medication Clinic
Parking
Student Conduct
Tardiness
Unauthorized Areas
Cell Phones
Cell phones and other electronic devices may be used by students only before or after school, in between classes and at lunch. Any cell phone or electronic devices used at other times will be confiscated and returned only to parents.
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Dress Code
Click here: Letter for parents on the 2010-2011 Dress Code
Click here: Dress Code Informational Flyer
| Responsibility for the dress and appearance of students enrolled in the Seminole County Public Schools primarily rests with parents and the students. Some student apparel, however, may not be appropriate to wear to school even though that same apparel may be appropriate to wear in other settings. To assist parents a and students in making appropriate fashion and grooming decisions for school, the School Board has established the following minimal guidelines for the appearance and dress of students. |
| The standards of appearance for students shall insure that the students be clean, neat, and properly dressed. They shall observe modes of dress and standards of personal grooming which are appropriate for the academic environment. |
| It is the responsibility of the Principal to see that the dress appearance of any student shall not be extreme, to the point of creating a disturbance, or is hazardous to oneself, others, or school property, whether or not the specific case is covered by the information below. The Principal or Principal's designee has the final authority for interpreting whether a student's apparel/appearance conforms to the dress code. |
| All schools have the option of adopting a standard dress code (uniform) when developed and agreed upon in collaboration with their School Advisory Council. Schools that adopt a standard dress code policy should include the following: collared shirts, sleeves, khaki or dark pants/shorts/skorts, defined shirt colors (e.g. school colors). |
(1) Head |
| (a) No hats, caps, visors, hoods, bandanas, sunglasses or other head gear may be worn on campus except with administrative permission (i.e. medical necessity, religious, school related events). |
(2) Upper Garments |
| (a) Garments must be of a length and fit that are suitable to the build and stature of the student.
(b) All garments must have a collar or sleeves. Therefore, the following items are prohibited: halter tops, tube tops, backless dresses/tops, spaghetti straps, tank tops. |
(c) Necklines of all upper garments must be modest. Low cut necklines are prohibited, and the cut of garments must not expose undergarments or cleavage.
(d) Shirts must touch, at minimum the top portion of lower garments at all times. |
(e) Garments that are distracting or inappropriate are prohibited, including but not limited to those with see-through materials, skin-tight items, pajamas, trench coats, rips/tears, printed profanity, or language/symbols/styles that promote the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco products, gang-related or other illegal activities. |
(3) Lower Garments |
| (a) Pants and shorts should conform to the build and stature of the students.
(b) Undergarments and the buttocks MUST remain entirely covered even while seated. |
(c) Dresses, skirts, and shorts must be at least mid-thigh or below in length. Rips/tears above mid-thigh not permitted.
(d) The waistband of pants, shorts, or shirts must be worn and secured between the hips and the waist. |
(e) Undergarments as outerwear, pajama pants, bathing suits, cheer shorts, bike shorts, and spandex material bottoms are prohibited. |
(4) Footwear |
| (a) All students shall wear shoes/footwear. Students must wear shoes that are safe and appropriate for the learning environment. Students must wear athletic shoes in all PE classes. |
(b) Cleats, slippers, and shoes with wheels are not permitted on campus. Cleats may be worn for appropriate extracurricular sports in proper areas. |
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(5) Accessories |
| (a) Clothing, jewelry, and accessories shall not convey messages that are: crude, vulgar/profane, violent/death-oriented, gang related, sexually suggestive, promote alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. |
(b) Jewelry or accessories that pose a safety concern for the student or others are prohibited. Dog collars, wallet chains, large hair picks or chains that connect one part of the body to another are prohibited. |
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Drinks/Food/Gum
Eating and drinking is permissible in the cafeteria and REF room. No food or drinks are permitted in any other areas of the campus. Gum chewing is not permitted.
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I.D. Cards
Student I.D. cards should be carried while on campus. I.D. cards will be used to gain access to media computers and the Internet. I.D. cards are make in the Media Center. Replacement I.D.'s are available at a cost of $5. Seniors will receive Senior I.D.'s at the beginning of their Senior year free of charge.
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Leaving Campus
All students must sign out through the Attendance Office with permission from a parent or guardian to leave campus for any reason.
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Lockers
Students will be provided lockers to store their belongings. The school does not assume responsibility for books or belongings taken from lockers. LOCKERS ARE PROVIDED FOR USE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES; STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN COMBINATION LOCKS. Lockers are School Board property and are subject to search under Florida State Statute 232.256.
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Lost and Found
Articles lost of found are taking to the Discipline Office. (This does not include articles lost on the bus.)
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Medication/Clinic
Seminole County Pubic School have a drug-free policy. Proper forms must be filed in the Attendance Office or in the Clinic in order to possess any medication. A Self-administered Medication Authorization form signed by a doctor and a parent must be on file during the entire school year. All prescribed medication to be self-administered at school must be in original containers. The amount carried by the student shall not exceed the daily dosage. The authorization is valid for one school and must be renewed each school year. Formal authorization must be on file in the Clinic.
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Parking
PARKING DECAL PURCHASE PROCESS
- Obtain Parking Application from the Discipline Office.
- Fill out the application and bring the following items to the Discipline Office.
- Notarized Application (Notaries are available at LMHS, Parent must be present for Notarization)
- Copy of students’ Valid Driver’s License
- Copy of Insurance on Vehicle
- Copy of Current Vehicle Registration
- Upon turning in the above stated items, the student will be issued a receipt that must be placed on the dashboard of the vehicle. This will serve as a temporary decal until the official LMHS Decal is placed on the vehicle.
- The final step is to have school personnel place the sticker on the inside of the vehicles windshield. This can be done after school on Thursday’s only. Students are instructed to meet school personnel by the LMHS Marquee located in the student parking lot. (The Marquee closest to Longwood Lake Mary Rd.)
PARKING/DRIVING REGULATIONS
(ONLY SENIORS & Juniors WHEN parking becomes available will be permitted to purchase and park on campus)
- All cars must be registered with the school and have a valid parking decal. Parking decals shall be displayed on the inside front left windshield of the vehicle. If displayed in any other manner discipline action may be taken.
- Students are to park in the designated STUDENT PARKING AREAS only.
- Students are not permitted in the parking lot during school hours without administrative approval.
- No decals will be issued to vehicles with Out-of-State Tags.
- The price of a parking decal is $70.00* (subject to change per School Board review) a year as per the Seminole County School Board. (Decals will not be sold by the semester.) Replacement passes are only issued with administrative approval.
- No student shall drive faster than 10 miles per hour on school grounds.
- Students may only drive on officially designated driving areas. Students who drive irresponsibly or recklessly are subject to disciplinary procedures including but not limited to revocation of driving privileges.
- Vehicles shall be parked with the front to the curb to allow proper monitoring of cars and bumper stickers.
- Students who have a decal, but drive another vehicle in an emergency situation or purchase a new vehicle need to report to the discipline office immediately on the morning that the vehicle is parked on campus to obtain a temporary decal.
The administration reserves the right to establish additional regulations as deemed necessary.
Click here for the parking application.
Student Conduct
A complete copy of the Seminole County Code Of Conduct of Student Conduct is provided for all Lake Mary High School students. The code of conduct provides an explanation of the responsibilities and rights of students with regard to attendance, directory information, respect for persons and property, knowledge and observation of rules of conduct, the right to lear, free speech and student publications, assembly, privacy, and participation in school programs and activities. (Download the PDF or view the Seminole County School Board website for this information)
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Tardiness
Students must be in their seats at the tardy bell. Tardies are counted by class for each nine weeks.
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Unauthorized Areas
Students in hallways during class time without a signed student planner hall pass are considered out of area. During school hours, students are not permitted in the parking lot. Students must have administrative approval for any exceptions. During period lunches, students are restricted to the REF room, cafeteria, and back patio. The Media Center may be utilized during lunch with a pass from the REF room security staff.
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