Assignment Prompt & Instructions
– ## APAResources.docx
– ## EBPPowerpointBasicTemplate.pptx
– ## EvidenceBasedPracticePrepAssignment.docx
– ## Studentclothing.pdf
– Step2EvidenceBasedPracticeProject.docx
**## APAResources.docx**
**APA Resources**
Welcome to nursing! You will find that in nursing the standard for writing and referencing documents is different than options you may have used in the past. The standard for professional writing in nursing is APA (American Psychological Association). Below is a lit of potential resources that you may utilize to assure you are using APA correctly.
Websites:
Grammarly – APA and Plagiarism Checker –
[https://www.grammarly.com/](https://www.grammarly.com/)
Purdue Owl – APA Help –
[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)
Book:
Publication Manual 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association
· If you plan to continue in nursing for your BSN, it is recommended that you buy this book.
· You can buy this book online or through the BSU bookstore.
**## EBPPowerpointBasicTemplate.pptx**
Title Page
Section I – Introduction
Section II – History of Nursing Practice
Section III – Review of Literature – 1st article
Section III – Review of Literature – 2nd article
Section IV – Take a Stand
Section V – Barriers & Recommendations
Barriers
Recommedation
Section VI – Conclusion
References
**## EvidenceBasedPracticePrepAssignment.docx**
Step 1: Evidence Based Practice
**Prep** Assignment
· This will be due shortly after your first clinical week/weekend. See due date document for specifics.
· You will need to answer and discuss each question below
**ON THIS TEMPLATE** and submit it to the appropriate assignment folder in D2L. Your clinical faculty will then indicate paper topic approval or disapproval. This is a REQUIRED pass/fail assignment.
· Purpose: To gain skills in research. To determine EBP paper topic and receive instructor feedback as to whether or not topic is reasonable and acceptable for formal EBP paper.
Assignment Overview:
1. Choose a nursing intervention commonly used in nursing practice. Use your clinical time to identify an intervention that you have seen that may not be supported by current evidence or that is not consistently followed. A suggestion might be to explore interventions listed in Nurse’s Pocket Guide in Nursing Central. There is also a resource in D2L of some possible EBP topics.
· Example: The issue of testing pH of gastric contents for confirmation of NG placement is well researched and the problems of auscultation for insufflation of air are well documented, yet the practice continues, why? Is the practice based on research, if not, why does it continue?
· You will be doing research to determine what literature says SHOULD be done and if it’s not being done, analyze why it is not being done.
·
**List your topic here:___________________________________________________________**
2. Find and analyze one scholarly, research-based article that supports or challenges the use of this intervention and find and analyze one scholarly, research-based article that identifies a new evidence-based intervention to address the issue. (Minimum of 2 articles total)
Article #1:
Article #2:
3. What key words did you use in the search bar?
4. How many results came up during your initial search?
5. How did you change/refine your initial search to get the information you needed?
6. Is your topic too narrow or too broad? How will you expand or limit your scope in order to complete the requirements of the paper?
7. Obtain approval of topic by instructor via D2L
_PRIOR_ to beginning project.
8. If the topic is not approved, work with instructor to refine and approve topic to begin paper.
**## Studentclothing.pdf**
Revised: April 22, 2024; September 16, 2021; July 1, 2017; February 27, 2017; May 13, 2015; July 21,
2014; November 18, 2013; June 16, 2013; June 18, 2012; November 28, 2011; July 25, 2011; July 15,
2009; October 15, 2008
Adopted: December 12, 2007
504 STUDENT CLOTHING AND APPEARANCE
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to define acceptable clothing and appearance guidelines for DaVinci
Academy students. Students and their families have the primary and joint responsibility for
student clothing and appearance. Teachers and other charter school staff should exemplify and
reinforce student clothing and appearance standards and help students develop an
understanding of appropriate appearance in the school environment.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. The policy of the charter school is to encourage students to be dressed suitably for
school activities and in keeping with community standards.
B. A student’s clothing or appearance may not materially and substantially disrupt or
interfere with the educational mission, school environment, classwork, or school
activities. A student’s clothing or appearance may not incite or contribute to substantial
disorder or invasion of the rights of others or pose a threat to the health or safety of the
student or others. School administrators may approve modified uniform days or
non-uniform days for events, field trips, student morale, and other uses at their discretion.
C. Students’ rights to choose their clothing and appearance within the attached guidelines
for school and school-related activities will be protected provided that the clothing:
1. does not injure people or damage property;
2. does not materially and substantially disrupt or interfere with the educational
process or classwork;
3. does not interfere with the requirements of discipline in the operation of the
school or school activities, materially disrupt classwork;
4. does not involve substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of others.
Such clothing includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Clothing for the weather.
2. Clothing that does not create a health or safety hazard.
3. Clothing for the activity (i.e., physical education or the classroom).
4. Footwear that does not present a safety hazard.
5. Headwear may not cover the student’s face to the extent that the student is not
identifiable. Headwear must not interfere with the educational process. Students
may wear headwear for a medical, religious, or cultural reason.
Revised: April 22, 2024 Pol. 504 Page 1 of 4
III. RESPONSIBILITY
The implementation of the DaVinci Academy student clothing and appearance policy is a shared
responsibility.
1. Parents/legal guardians are expected to ensure their children are in compliance.
2. Students are expected to comply with the clothing and appearance policy on a daily
basis.
3. Teachers and staff will enforce the clothing and appearance policy in a positive and
reassuring manner with oversight from the School Administration.
IV. POLICY ENFORCEMENT
In the event a student appears at school out of uniform, they will be required to correct the
violation. Parents/legal guardians may be contacted to bring alternative clothing to school.
Refusal to comply with this policy may result in a discipline referral.
V. UNIFORM GUIDELINES
Polo Shirts
Color Grades K-5: Solid red
Grades 6-8: Solid navy blue
Style Polo (short or long sleeve) with collar
Long sleeve undershirts are not allowed under a short sleeve polo shirt
See Accessories for information on undershirts
Other Info Polo shirts required under all sweaters and sweatshirts
Polo dresses are permitted and must be longer than finger-tip length. If the item is
shorter than one inch above the knee, students must wear black or white
leggings/tights underneath or other approved bottoms.
Sweaters/Sweatshirts/Fleece
Color Grades K-5: Solid white, solid black, or solid red
Grades 6-8: Solid white, solid black, or solid navy blue
Style Cardigan, V-neck, or crew neck
Hoods not allowed
Other Info Polo shirts required under all options with collar visible
Revised: April 22, 2024 Pol. 504 Page 2 of 4
Bottoms/Coverings
Color Khaki or Black (not faded/distressed)
Style Fitted or elastic waist
Dress pants, chinos, cargo, linen, denim
Not allowed: sweatpants or other athletic style, oversized pants, bicycle/spandex
shorts, cut-offs, leggings/jeggings/yoga pants, boxer shorts, netting, lace,
multi-layers
Other Info Must fit appropriately, be free of holes, and must be hemmed.
Includes pants, shorts, skorts, skirts, jumpers, dresses, etc.
Shorts, skorts, skirts, jumpers, and dresses must be longer than finger-tip length. If
the item is shorter than one inch above the knee, students must wear black or white
leggings/tights underneath. Polo shirts required under all options with collar visible.
Accessories/Other
Socks/Tights Free of inappropriate messages or pictures
Socks must be knee length or shorter
Shoes Any color athletic shoes required on gym days
Not allowed: flip flops, beach shoes, slippers, or shoes with more than a one-inch
heel
Undershirts Grades K-5: Must be solid red or solid white
Grades 6-8: Must be solid navy blue or solid white
All: Long sleeve undershirts must not be worn under short sleeve polo shirts
Headwear Includes anything that can be worn on the head
Must be unobtrusive
Hats, caps, and hoods must not be worn inside the school
Logo or
Appliqués
All clothing must be free of logos or appliqués except for the school logo
Revised: April 22, 2024 Pol. 504 Page 3 of 4
Legal References: U. S. Const., amend. I
Minn. Stat. § 124D.792 (Graduation Ceremonies; Tribal Regalia and Objects of
Cultural Significance)
Minn. Stat. § 363A.03, Subd. 36a (Definitions)
Tinker v. Des Moines Indep. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503 (1969)
B.W.A. v. Farmington R-7 Sch. Dist., 554 F.3d 734 (8th Cir. 2009)
Lowry v. Watson Chapel Sch. Dist., 540 F.3d 752 (8th Cir. 2008)
Stephenson v. Davenport Cmty. Sch. Dist., 110 F.3d 1303 (8th Cir. 1997)
B.H. ex rel. Hawk v. Easton Area School Dist., 725 F.3d 293 (3rd Cir. 2013)
D.B. ex rel. Brogdon v. Lafon, 217 Fed. Appx. 518 (6th Cir. 2007)
Hardwick v. Heyward, 711 F.3d 426 (4th Cir. 2013)
Madrid v. Anthony, 510 F.Supp.2d 425 (S.D. Tex. 2007)
McIntire v. Bethel School, Indep. Sch. Dist. No. 3, 804 F.Supp. 1415 (W.D. Okla.
1992)
Hicks v. Halifax County Bd. of Educ., 93 F.Supp.2d 649 (E.D. N.C. 1999)
Olesen v. Bd. of Educ. of Sch. Dist. No. 228, 676 F.Supp. 820 (N.D. Ill. 1987)
Cross References: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 506 (Student Discipline)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 525 (Violence Prevention)
Revised: April 22, 2024 Pol. 504 Page 4 of 4
**Step2EvidenceBasedPracticeProject.docx**
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**## APAResources.docx**
**APA Resources**
Welcome to nursing! You will find that in nursing the standard for writing and referencing documents is different than options you may have used in the past. The standard for professional writing in nursing is APA (American Psychological Association). Below is a lit of potential resources that you may utilize to assure you are using APA correctly.
Websites:
Grammarly – APA and Plagiarism Checker –
[https://www.grammarly.com/](https://www.grammarly.com/)
Purdue Owl – APA Help –
[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)
Book:
Publication Manual 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association
· If you plan to continue in nursing for your BSN, it is recommended that you buy this book.
· You can buy this book online or through the BSU bookstore.
**## EBPPowerpointBasicTemplate.pptx**
Title Page
Section I – Introduction
Section II – History of Nursing Practice
Section III – Review of Literature – 1st article
Section III – Review of Literature – 2nd article
Section IV – Take a Stand
Section V – Barriers & Recommendations
Barriers
Recommedation
Section VI – Conclusion
References
**## EvidenceBasedPracticePrepAssignment.docx**
Step 1: Evidence Based Practice
**Prep** Assignment
· This will be due shortly after your first clinical week/weekend. See due date document for specifics.
· You will need to answer and discuss each question below
**ON THIS TEMPLATE** and submit it to the appropriate assignment folder in D2L. Your clinical faculty will then indicate paper topic approval or disapproval. This is a REQUIRED pass/fail assignment.
· Purpose: To gain skills in research. To determine EBP paper topic and receive instructor feedback as to whether or not topic is reasonable and acceptable for formal EBP paper.
Assignment Overview:
1. Choose a nursing intervention commonly used in nursing practice. Use your clinical time to identify an intervention that you have seen that may not be supported by current evidence or that is not consistently followed. A suggestion might be to explore interventions listed in Nurse’s Pocket Guide in Nursing Central. There is also a resource in D2L of some possible EBP topics.
· Example: The issue of testing pH of gastric contents for confirmation of NG placement is well researched and the problems of auscultation for insufflation of air are well documented, yet the practice continues, why? Is the practice based on research, if not, why does it continue?
· You will be doing research to determine what literature says SHOULD be done and if it’s not being done, analyze why it is not being done.
·
**List your topic here:___________________________________________________________**
2. Find and analyze one scholarly, research-based article that supports or challenges the use of this intervention and find and analyze one scholarly, research-based article that identifies a new evidence-based intervention to address the issue. (Minimum of 2 articles total)
Article #1:
Article #2:
3. What key words did you use in the search bar?
4. How many results came up during your initial search?
5. How did you change/refine your initial search to get the information you needed?
6. Is your topic too narrow or too broad? How will you expand or limit your scope in order to complete the requirements of the paper?
7. Obtain approval of topic by instructor via D2L
_PRIOR_ to beginning project.
8. If the topic is not approved, work with instructor to refine and approve topic to begin paper.
**## Studentclothing.pdf**
Revised: April 22, 2024; September 16, 2021; July 1, 2017; February 27, 2017; May 13, 2015; July 21,
2014; November 18, 2013; June 16, 2013; June 18, 2012; November 28, 2011; July 25, 2011; July 15,
2009; October 15, 2008
Adopted: December 12, 2007
504 STUDENT CLOTHING AND APPEARANCE
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to define acceptable clothing and appearance guidelines for DaVinci
Academy students. Students and their families have the primary and joint responsibility for
student clothing and appearance. Teachers and other charter school staff should exemplify and
reinforce student clothing and appearance standards and help students develop an
understanding of appropriate appearance in the school environment.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. The policy of the charter school is to encourage students to be dressed suitably for
school activities and in keeping with community standards.
B. A student’s clothing or appearance may not materially and substantially disrupt or
interfere with the educational mission, school environment, classwork, or school
activities. A student’s clothing or appearance may not incite or contribute to substantial
disorder or invasion of the rights of others or pose a threat to the health or safety of the
student or others. School administrators may approve modified uniform days or
non-uniform days for events, field trips, student morale, and other uses at their discretion.
C. Students’ rights to choose their clothing and appearance within the attached guidelines
for school and school-related activities will be protected provided that the clothing:
1. does not injure people or damage property;
2. does not materially and substantially disrupt or interfere with the educational
process or classwork;
3. does not interfere with the requirements of discipline in the operation of the
school or school activities, materially disrupt classwork;
4. does not involve substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of others.
Such clothing includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Clothing for the weather.
2. Clothing that does not create a health or safety hazard.
3. Clothing for the activity (i.e., physical education or the classroom).
4. Footwear that does not present a safety hazard.
5. Headwear may not cover the student’s face to the extent that the student is not
identifiable. Headwear must not interfere with the educational process. Students
may wear headwear for a medical, religious, or cultural reason.
Revised: April 22, 2024 Pol. 504 Page 1 of 4
III. RESPONSIBILITY
The implementation of the DaVinci Academy student clothing and appearance policy is a shared
responsibility.
1. Parents/legal guardians are expected to ensure their children are in compliance.
2. Students are expected to comply with the clothing and appearance policy on a daily
basis.
3. Teachers and staff will enforce the clothing and appearance policy in a positive and
reassuring manner with oversight from the School Administration.
IV. POLICY ENFORCEMENT
In the event a student appears at school out of uniform, they will be required to correct the
violation. Parents/legal guardians may be contacted to bring alternative clothing to school.
Refusal to comply with this policy may result in a discipline referral.
V. UNIFORM GUIDELINES
Polo Shirts
Color Grades K-5: Solid red
Grades 6-8: Solid navy blue
Style Polo (short or long sleeve) with collar
Long sleeve undershirts are not allowed under a short sleeve polo shirt
See Accessories for information on undershirts
Other Info Polo shirts required under all sweaters and sweatshirts
Polo dresses are permitted and must be longer than finger-tip length. If the item is
shorter than one inch above the knee, students must wear black or white
leggings/tights underneath or other approved bottoms.
Sweaters/Sweatshirts/Fleece
Color Grades K-5: Solid white, solid black, or solid red
Grades 6-8: Solid white, solid black, or solid navy blue
Style Cardigan, V-neck, or crew neck
Hoods not allowed
Other Info Polo shirts required under all options with collar visible
Revised: April 22, 2024 Pol. 504 Page 2 of 4
Bottoms/Coverings
Color Khaki or Black (not faded/distressed)
Style Fitted or elastic waist
Dress pants, chinos, cargo, linen, denim
Not allowed: sweatpants or other athletic style, oversized pants, bicycle/spandex
shorts, cut-offs, leggings/jeggings/yoga pants, boxer shorts, netting, lace,
multi-layers
Other Info Must fit appropriately, be free of holes, and must be hemmed.
Includes pants, shorts, skorts, skirts, jumpers, dresses, etc.
Shorts, skorts, skirts, jumpers, and dresses must be longer than finger-tip length. If
the item is shorter than one inch above the knee, students must wear black or white
leggings/tights underneath. Polo shirts required under all options with collar visible.
Accessories/Other
Socks/Tights Free of inappropriate messages or pictures
Socks must be knee length or shorter
Shoes Any color athletic shoes required on gym days
Not allowed: flip flops, beach shoes, slippers, or shoes with more than a one-inch
heel
Undershirts Grades K-5: Must be solid red or solid white
Grades 6-8: Must be solid navy blue or solid white
All: Long sleeve undershirts must not be worn under short sleeve polo shirts
Headwear Includes anything that can be worn on the head
Must be unobtrusive
Hats, caps, and hoods must not be worn inside the school
Logo or
Appliqués
All clothing must be free of logos or appliqués except for the school logo
Revised: April 22, 2024 Pol. 504 Page 3 of 4
Legal References: U. S. Const., amend. I
Minn. Stat. § 124D.792 (Graduation Ceremonies; Tribal Regalia and Objects of
Cultural Significance)
Minn. Stat. § 363A.03, Subd. 36a (Definitions)
Tinker v. Des Moines Indep. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503 (1969)
B.W.A. v. Farmington R-7 Sch. Dist., 554 F.3d 734 (8th Cir. 2009)
Lowry v. Watson Chapel Sch. Dist., 540 F.3d 752 (8th Cir. 2008)
Stephenson v. Davenport Cmty. Sch. Dist., 110 F.3d 1303 (8th Cir. 1997)
B.H. ex rel. Hawk v. Easton Area School Dist., 725 F.3d 293 (3rd Cir. 2013)
D.B. ex rel. Brogdon v. Lafon, 217 Fed. Appx. 518 (6th Cir. 2007)
Hardwick v. Heyward, 711 F.3d 426 (4th Cir. 2013)
Madrid v. Anthony, 510 F.Supp.2d 425 (S.D. Tex. 2007)
McIntire v. Bethel School, Indep. Sch. Dist. No. 3, 804 F.Supp. 1415 (W.D. Okla.
1992)
Hicks v. Halifax County Bd. of Educ., 93 F.Supp.2d 649 (E.D. N.C. 1999)
Olesen v. Bd. of Educ. of Sch. Dist. No. 228, 676 F.Supp. 820 (N.D. Ill. 1987)
Cross References: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 506 (Student Discipline)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 525 (Violence Prevention)
Revised: April 22, 2024 Pol. 504 Page 4 of 4
**Step2EvidenceBasedPracticeProject.docx**
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**## APAResources.docx**
**APA Resources**
Welcome to nursing! You will find that in nursing the standard for writing and referencing documents is different than options you may have used in the past. The standard for professional writing in nursing is APA (American Psychological Association). Below is a lit of potential resources that you may utilize to assure you are using APA correctly.
Websites:
Grammarly – APA and Plagiarism Checker –
[https://www.grammarly.com/](https://www.grammarly.com/)
Purdue Owl – APA Help –
[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)
Book:
Publication Manual 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association
· If you plan to continue in nursing for your BSN, it is recommended that you buy this book.
· You can buy this book online or through the BSU bookstore.
**## EBPPowerpointBasicTemplate.pptx**
Title Page
Section I – Introduction
Section II – History of Nursing Practice
Section III – Review of Literature – 1st article
Section III – Review of Literature – 2nd article
Section IV – Take a Stand
Section V – Barriers & Recommendations
Barriers
Recommedation
Section VI – Conclusion
References
**## EvidenceBasedPracticePrepAssignment.docx**
Step 1: Evidence Based Practice
**Prep** Assignment
· This will be due shortly after your first clinical week/weekend. See due date document for specifics.
· You will need to answer and discuss each question below
**ON THIS TEMPLATE** and submit it to the appropriate assignment folder in D2L. Your clinical faculty will then indicate paper topic approval or disapproval. This is a REQUIRED pass/fail assignment.
· Purpose: To gain skills in research. To determine EBP paper topic and receive instructor feedback as to whether or not topic is reasonable and acceptable for formal EBP paper.
Assignment Overview:
1. Choose a nursing intervention commonly used in nursing practice. Use your clinical time to identify an intervention that you have seen that may not be supported by current evidence or that is not consistently followed. A suggestion might be to explore interventions listed in Nurse’s Pocket Guide in Nursing Central. There is also a resource in D2L of some possible EBP topics.
· Example: The issue of testing pH of gastric contents for confirmation of NG placement is well researched and the problems of auscultation for insufflation of air are well documented, yet the practice continues, why? Is the practice based on research, if not, why does it continue?
· You will be doing research to determine what literature says SHOULD be done and if it’s not being done, analyze why it is not being done.
·
**List your topic here:___________________________________________________________**
2. Find and analyze one scholarly, research-based article that supports or challenges the use of this intervention and find and analyze one scholarly, research-based article that identifies a new evidence-based intervention to address the issue. (Minimum of 2 articles total)
Article #1:
Article #2:
3. What key words did you use in the search bar?
4. How many results came up during your initial search?
5. How did you change/refine your initial search to get the information you needed?
6. Is your topic too narrow or too broad? How will you expand or limit your scope in order to complete the requirements of the paper?
7. Obtain approval of topic by instructor via D2L
_PRIOR_ to beginning project.
8. If the topic is not approved, work with instructor to refine and approve topic to begin paper.
**## Studentclothing.pdf**
Revised: April 22, 2024; September 16, 2021; July 1, 2017; February 27, 2017; May 13, 2015; July 21,
2014; November 18, 2013; June 16, 2013; June 18, 2012; November 28, 2011; July 25, 2011; July 15,
2009; October 15, 2008
Adopted: December 12, 2007
504 STUDENT CLOTHING AND APPEARANCE
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to define acceptable clothing and appearance guidelines for DaVinci
Academy students. Students and their families have the primary and joint responsibility for
student clothing and appearance. Teachers and other charter school staff should exemplify and
reinforce student clothing and appearance standards and help students develop an
understanding of appropriate appearance in the school environment.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. The policy of the charter school is to encourage students to be dressed suitably for
school activities and in keeping with community standards.
B. A student’s clothing or appearance may not materially and substantially disrupt or
interfere with the educational mission, school environment, classwork, or school
activities. A student’s clothing or appearance may not incite or contribute to substantial
disorder or invasion of the rights of others or pose a threat to the health or safety of the
student or others. School administrators may approve modified uniform days or
non-uniform days for events, field trips, student morale, and other uses at their discretion.
C. Students’ rights to choose their clothing and appearance within the attached guidelines
for school and school-related activities will be protected provided that the clothing:
1. does not injure people or damage property;
2. does not materially and substantially disrupt or interfere with the educational
process or classwork;
3. does not interfere with the requirements of discipline in the operation of the
school or school activities, materially disrupt classwork;
4. does not involve substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of others.
Such clothing includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Clothing for the weather.
2. Clothing that does not create a health or safety hazard.
3. Clothing for the activity (i.e., physical education or the classroom).
4. Footwear that does not present a safety hazard.
5. Headwear may not cover the student’s face to the extent that the student is not
identifiable. Headwear must not interfere with the educational process. Students
may wear headwear for a medical, religious, or cultural reason.
Revised: April 22, 2024 Pol. 504 Page 1 of 4
III. RESPONSIBILITY
The implementation of the DaVinci Academy student clothing and appearance policy is a shared
responsibility.
1. Parents/legal guardians are expected to ensure their children are in compliance.
2. Students are expected to comply with the clothing and appearance policy on a daily
basis.
3. Teachers and staff will enforce the clothing and appearance policy in a positive and
reassuring manner with oversight from the School Administration.
IV. POLICY ENFORCEMENT
In the event a student appears at school out of uniform, they will be required to correct the
violation. Parents/legal guardians may be contacted to bring alternative clothing to school.
Refusal to comply with this policy may result in a discipline referral.
V. UNIFORM GUIDELINES
Polo Shirts
Color Grades K-5: Solid red
Grades 6-8: Solid navy blue
Style Polo (short or long sleeve) with collar
Long sleeve undershirts are not allowed under a short sleeve polo shirt
See Accessories for information on undershirts
Other Info Polo shirts required under all sweaters and sweatshirts
Polo dresses are permitted and must be longer than finger-tip length. If the item is
shorter than one inch above the knee, students must wear black or white
leggings/tights underneath or other approved bottoms.
Sweaters/Sweatshirts/Fleece
Color Grades K-5: Solid white, solid black, or solid red
Grades 6-8: Solid white, solid black, or solid navy blue
Style Cardigan, V-neck, or crew neck
Hoods not allowed
Other Info Polo shirts required under all options with collar visible
Revised: April 22, 2024 Pol. 504 Page 2 of 4
Bottoms/Coverings
Color Khaki or Black (not faded/distressed)
Style Fitted or elastic waist
Dress pants, chinos, cargo, linen, denim
Not allowed: sweatpants or other athletic style, oversized pants, bicycle/spandex
shorts, cut-offs, leggings/jeggings/yoga pants, boxer shorts, netting, lace,
multi-layers
Other Info Must fit appropriately, be free of holes, and must be hemmed.
Includes pants, shorts, skorts, skirts, jumpers, dresses, etc.
Shorts, skorts, skirts, jumpers, and dresses must be longer than finger-tip length. If
the item is shorter than one inch above the knee, students must wear black or white
leggings/tights underneath. Polo shirts required under all options with collar visible.
Accessories/Other
Socks/Tights Free of inappropriate messages or pictures
Socks must be knee length or shorter
Shoes Any color athletic shoes required on gym days
Not allowed: flip flops, beach shoes, slippers, or shoes with more than a one-inch
heel
Undershirts Grades K-5: Must be solid red or solid white
Grades 6-8: Must be solid navy blue or solid white
All: Long sleeve undershirts must not be worn under short sleeve polo shirts
Headwear Includes anything that can be worn on the head
Must be unobtrusive
Hats, caps, and hoods must not be worn inside the school
Logo or
Appliqués
All clothing must be free of logos or appliqués except for the school logo
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Legal References: U. S. Const., amend. I
Minn. Stat. § 124D.792 (Graduation Ceremonies; Tribal Regalia and Objects of
Cultural Significance)
Minn. Stat. § 363A.03, Subd. 36a (Definitions)
Tinker v. Des Moines Indep. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503 (1969)
B.W.A. v. Farmington R-7 Sch. Dist., 554 F.3d 734 (8th Cir. 2009)
Lowry v. Watson Chapel Sch. Dist., 540 F.3d 752 (8th Cir. 2008)
Stephenson v. Davenport Cmty. Sch. Dist., 110 F.3d 1303 (8th Cir. 1997)
B.H. ex rel. Hawk v. Easton Area School Dist., 725 F.3d 293 (3rd Cir. 2013)
D.B. ex rel. Brogdon v. Lafon, 217 Fed. Appx. 518 (6th Cir. 2007)
Hardwick v. Heyward, 711 F.3d 426 (4th Cir. 2013)
Madrid v. Anthony, 510 F.Supp.2d 425 (S.D. Tex. 2007)
McIntire v. Bethel School, Indep. Sch. Dist. No. 3, 804 F.Supp. 1415 (W.D. Okla.
1992)
Hicks v. Halifax County Bd. of Educ., 93 F.Supp.2d 649 (E.D. N.C. 1999)
Olesen v. Bd. of Educ. of Sch. Dist. No. 228, 676 F.Supp. 820 (N.D. Ill. 1987)
Cross References: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 506 (Student Discipline)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 525 (Violence Prevention)
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