Policy:
This policy is designed to provide guidance regarding the required standard of dress expected by those who represent Dragon Academy. This guidance reflects the principles of equal opportunity and occupational health and safety legislation.
Rationale:
Dragon Academy is a professional educational facility, aiming to provide excellent care. There is an expectation that staff and educators will be appropriately dressed. Dragon Academy is represented by people from a wide variety of social and cultural backgrounds. Staff and educators work within a variety of situations, and it is important they dress accordingly. We, as a school, strive to be professionals and how we dress when interacting with children must be a priority.
Dress Code Expectation:
Dragon Academy requires the following to be adhered to:
· Dragon Academy shirts: We provide 3 shirts for staff, and you can have personal shirts made with the school’s name. Staff must wear Dragon Academy shirts daily
· Closed-toes shoes are required
· Jeans can be worn daily, but there can be no holes or tears in jeans
· Shorts can be worn in summer that are at least knee length. No bike or exercise shorts are permitted
Exceptions: There will be a few times throughout the year that staff will be encouraged to participate in dress-up days where uniforms are not required. During these times, Dragon Academy expects staff to dress appropriately and modestly. If there is uncertainty if something is appropriate, then don’t wear it.
Disciplinary Action:
First Offense: If a staff member comes to work not in dress code, the staff member will be provided Dragon Academy pants and a Dragon Academy Polo. These will need to be returned before leaving the premises.
Second Offense: If a staff member arrives not in dress code, the staff member will be provided Dragon Academy pants, and a Dragon Academy Polo and staff will be written up. These will need to be returned before leaving the premises.
Third Offense: Staff will be asked to go home for the day with no pay and will receive a write-up.
Final Offense: Should a staff member arrive out of dress code, he/she will be dismissed from her/his position at Dragon Academy