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My daughter has a tiny nose stud and no one at her Wake County high school has ever said a thing to her about it.
I really think the school is going overboard, especially knowing that several well established, world religions do practice nose piercing. Don't they have more important things to worry about?
If you read Wake County's Public School's "dress code", I think it mentions no face piercings are allowed. I'm not sure how far they go in enforcing this.
Last edited by Green Irish Eyes; 09-25-2010 at 08:28 AM..
Reason: Off topic
I support the school. They're in charge, and if they want to ban facial piercings, then that's fine with me. When you're 18 and no longer go to public school, then you can jam as many needles into your face as you want to.
A. Inappropriate Dress - Principals shall exercise appropriate discretion in implementing this policy, including making reasonable accommodations on the basis of students’ religious beliefs or medical conditions. Students are expected to adhere to standards of dress and appearance that are compatible with an effective learning environment. Presenting a bodily appearance or wearing clothing which is disruptive, provocative, revealing, profane, vulgar, offensive or obscene, or which endangers the health or safety of the student or others is prohibited. Examples of prohibited dress or appearance include, but are not limited to exposed undergarments; sagging pants; excessively short or tight garments; bare midriff shirts; strapless shirts; attire with messages or illustrations that are lewd, indecent or vulgar or that advertise any product or service not permitted by law to minors; head covering of any kind; see-through clothing; attire that exposes cleavage; any adornment such as chains or spikes that reasonably could be perceived as or used as a weapon; and any symbols, styles or attire frequently associated with intimidation, violence or violent groups about which students at a particular school have been notified. Individual schools are free to specify additional examples of dress or appearance that are prohibited at that school under the terms of this policy.
If a student’s dress or appearance is such that it constitutes a threat to the health or safety of others, distracts the attention of other students or staff from their work, or otherwise violates this dress code, the principal or principal’s designee may require the student to change his or her dress or appearance. A second or repeated violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action.
It was something that was in Sanderson High School's handbook:
"The following are examples of inappropriate attire. The list is not conclusive: Garments that are see-through, expose underwear, bras, or show cleavage Sagging pants (low riders) Boxer shorts as outerwear Oversized clothing; too long or too large, including belts Excessively slit, tight, or short garments Tank tops with large underarm openings Clothing that permits the stomach, back, or upper or lower buttocks area to be exposed when standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, or stretching or shirts/halters with bare midriffs, “spaghetti” or no straps Garments with messages or illustrations that are lewd, indecent, vulgar, or advertise any product not permitted by law to minors Clothes or items with language/symbols associated with gangs, intimidation, violence, or violent groups Clothing or items worn in a manner not intended by design, manufacture, or original purpose. Any adornment such as chains, spikes, dog collars, hanging from neck, belt loops, pockets or clothing or items that tend to distract students from their academic responsibilities Head coverings of any kind, such as hats, do-rags, bandanas, headbands, or sunglasses Bedroom shoes or slippers, shoes with wheels"
I'm not saying that a nose ring is banned but I did read something about facial piercings.
In the above, there is something about "adornment" and "distracting students". But, It seems that I got something directly from Sanderson mentioning nose rings. I'll have to ask daughter about it when she comes home and get back to you.
If no one at her school has mentioned it, and it is small, shouldn't be a problem.
Last edited by Green Irish Eyes; 09-25-2010 at 08:29 AM..
Reason: Off topic
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