Policies and Regulations

Dress Code

The Lawson Academy student dress code is devised by a committee composed of students, parents, teachers, and the administrative staff. It is our collective belief that students develop school pride not only by attaining honor in extracurricular activities and in scholastic accomplishments, but also by maintaining high standards of behavior which are reflected in their dress and grooming.

Boys and girls are expected to be clean, neat and appropriately dressed each day.
Hairstyles and fashions, which cause or may cause a distraction are unacceptable.
Appropriate undergarments are expected.
Expensive or irreplaceable jewelry should not be worn to school.
For the purpose of safety, particularly in lab settings, female scholars should not wear dangling accessories.
Male scholars are not to wear earrings at all.
Sunglasses, 3-D glasses, colorful plastic necklaces or bracelets, or any accessories not mentioned in the Dress Code policy are not permitted.

The administration of The Lawson Academy reserves the right to make the final decision regarding the appropriateness of clothing and/or accessories.The Dress Code Policy will be enforced with consistency. The student dress code applies to all students while they are on campus, whether during the instructional day or during ancillary classes other than sports. Determination of the appropriateness of attire for special events/activities rests ultimately with the faculty/staff and administrators. Violations of The Lawson Academy Dress Code will result in disciplinary action.

The Dress Code Exists for Four Reasons:
1. To insure the health and safety of everyone in the learning community.
2. To foster a positive orderly school climate for optimal academic success.
3. To avoid unacceptable disruptions to the learning environment.
4. To expose students to appropriate dress habits in preparation for the professional workplace

Dress Code Violation Procedures

1st Violation Phone call to the parent and a violation letter sent home with the student.
2nd Violation Parent Conference and loss of school privilege, including enrichment activity.
3rd Violation Detention and/or other consequence determined by Director of Schools.

If the violation is one that can be corrected, such as removing a colored undershirt, it should be done so immediately. If a student is not wearing the appropriate top or bottom, a phone call will be made to the parent in an attempt to correct the problem. Frequent violations of the Student Dress Code could lead to more serious consequences up to and including detention and/or civil remuneration.

Fire Drills

State law mandates that the school conducts periodic fire and emergency evacuation drills. At the request of their teachers, students are expected to exit the building quickly and silently. It is imperative that students follow directions so that teachers can take attendance and insure that every student has cleared the building. During these drills, students’ failure to adhere to these expectations is considered a severe behavior violation.

Lost And Found

Many items are lost and found during the school year. When lost items are found, they are placed in the Lost and Found on both campuses. We encourage students to secure their personal items to avoid losses. Please check the lost and found frequently, as items are boxed up approximately once a month and donated to a local charity.

The Lawson Academy is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

National School Lunch & School Breakfast Programs

The Lawson Academy operates the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, serving breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge. This approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or (2) fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: Program.Intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.