School of Dreams Academy Fall semester begins August 12. 2010

Classes start for Fall Semester on August 12, 2010.

Welcome back students!!!

Just a reminder we have a new Dress Code Policy (read below.)

SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY EXPECTATIONS OF DRESS
The founders and governing council of the School of Dreams Academy perceive
that attendance in this school is a privilege and an opportunity to gain
academic and social skills that will contribute to a successful career and
positive values throughout life.   Dressing appropriately is required for
most employment opportunities today.  There is no better time to begin the
habit of professional dress than the present.  It is the responsibility of
the School of Dreams Academy students to follow the expectations while at
school or at school-sponsored activities.

The following expectations will be in place for the School of Dreams
Academy:
Pants
Khaki (beige or blue) pants   -   Khaki (beige or blue) walking shorts   -
Khaki(beige or blue) caprice  -  Jeans
•    All PANTS Must fit at the waist and a belt must be worn. NO SAGGING OR
OVERSIZED
•    CANNOT be frayed or torn or have writing or drawing
•    Pajama bottoms, sweats, stretch pants, basketball shorts, jeans ARE NOT
PERMITTED 
*If jeans become a problem, the dress code will be adjusted. 
Tops/Shirts: 
Polo’s or Tee-shirts with either short or long sleeves must be worn.
Shirts must be white, navy royal blue or red.  Only School Of Dreams logos
or manufacture logo may be on the shirts all other OTHER  LOGOS ARE NOT
ALLOWED. 
•    No tube tops, halter tops or spaghetti strap tops may be worn at any
time
•    No visible midriffs, cleavage, or underwear

Shoes: 
Tennis shoes, boots, closed shoes must be worn. 
•       NO  open toe, flip flops, slippers, backless sandals, excessively
high heels

Jackets:
Sweat shirts, coats or hoodies may be worn in any color.  They MAY NOT HAVE
logos or pictures on them. 
Miscellaneous items:
NO bedroom slipper or flip – flops may be worn.  NO pocket chains or
spiked jewelry is allowed.  Items associated with gangs or controlled
substances may not be worn.  These include but are not limited to hairnets,
one pant leg rolled up, bandanas, do-rags, and gang related items.  Hats
and hoods will be removed in buildings.  Piercings are not allowed except
in ears. 

DRESS CODE POLICY
The School of Dreams Academy dress code sets standards that promote a
positive and safe learning environment for students.  Students must follow
the dress code during all activities associated with SODA.

Any student not in compliance with the SODA Dress Code Policy will be asked
to call a parent or guardian to bring the proper clothing and will be held
out of class.

Consequences:
Students who fall short of the above expectations will be subject to the
following consequences.

Teacher Intervention for Initial Offenses in the Classroom:
In almost all cases, a teacher will use these strategies before referring a
student to the office. These interventions progress from “least” to
“most” restrictive. However, the sequences may vary depending on the
student’s specific needs.
1.    Reminding student of appropriate behavior. Give individual warning and
talk with disruptive student.
2.    Counsel with the student to discover underlying reason(s) for the
behavior; determines    possible positive reinforcement.
3.    Isolation within classroom; time-out.  Assign a “statement of
problem” paper. Time-out; student sent to another classroom. 
4.    Parent contact: phone conference, note home.
5.    Teacher assigned after school detention.
6.    Referral to the Principal's Office.