Student Free Speech Rights
Guiles v. Marineau
Williamstown Middle High School “Appearance and Dress” Policy
“We recognize that personal expression through dress is an important aspect of our culture for developing a sense of individualism, and this should be allowed to develop within our system. However, we must remember we are a part of an academic community and our guidelines must reflect a sense of responsibility and integrity.
“Therefore we need to separate personal expression from offensiveness by the following guidelines:
“Any aspect of a person’s appearance, which constitutes a real hazard to the health and safety of self and others or is otherwise distracting, is unacceptable as an expression of personal taste. Example [Clothing displaying alcohol, drugs, violence, obscenity, and racism is outside our responsibility and integrity guideline as a school community and is prohibited.]
“Shirts and Shoes will be worn at all times.
“Students will remove hats when at the request of a supervising adult.”
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