School Policies
Dress Code
Lois & Jerry Tarkanian Middle School encourages students to dress for respect. Personal appearance should not disrupt or detract from the educational environment of the school. The school administration has the right to designate which types of dress or appearance are not acceptable.
CCSD Regulation 5131:
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1. Requires the wearing of shoes with soles. House slippers and shoes with wheels are not permitted.
2. Requires that all clothing must be sufficient to conceal any and all undergarments. No skin will show between bottom of shirt/blouse and top of pants or skirts at any time. All sleeveless shirts must have straps at least three inches wide. Prohibited tops include, but are not limited to, crop tops, tank tops, strapless, low-cut clothing, clothing with slits, or tops and outfits that provide minimum coverage.
3. Requires that all shorts, skorts, skirts and jumpers/dresses must be at fingertip length, even if other items of clothing are worn underneath.
4. Requires that all jeans, pants, and trousers must be secured at waist level. Sagging is strictly prohibited. Jeans, pants, and trousers are not to have rips or tears that expose undergarments and/or are located mid-thigh or higher.
5. Prohibits headgear (hats, hoods, caps, bandanas, hair grooming aids, etc.) on campus except for designated school-approved uniforms, special events, authorized athletic practices, documented medical conditions, bona fide religious reasons, or CCSD/school sanctioned activities.
6. Prohibits slogans or advertising on clothing, jewelry, buttons, and/or accessories which by their controversial, discriminatory, profane, and /or obscene nature disrupt the educational setting. This includes any item that advertises tobacco, alcoholic beverages, drugs, weapons, violence, racial bigotry, or sexual activities.
7. Prohibits the wearing of spiked or studded clothing, jewelry, and/or accessories.
8. Prohibits the wearing of outerwear such as coats, mittens, and scarves upon entering the classrooms.
9. Prohibits the wearing of sunglasses in the classroom.​​
Afterschool / Extracurricular Activities
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If a student has been directly involved as a participant or offender in any of the following
behavior incidents for the 2024-2025 school year, they will not be able to attend any after-school
extracurricular activities (festivals, sporting events, field trips, etc.) on campus or off-campus:
- Aggressive behavior
- Assault and/or battery
- Bullying and/or Cyberbullying
- Campus disruption
- Major classroom referrals
- Fighting
- Racially Motivated Incident
- Physical Altercation
- Insubordination
- Possession or distribution of controlled substances, tobacco, or weapons
- Theft
- Threat
- Truancy
- Verbal Abuse
*Any other major incidents in the K-12 Student Code of Conduct
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Behavior Essay Application
All students will be eligible to attend events unless notified by the Student Success Office. If a
student is ineligible for an event, they may apply to attend the event, which includes a one-page
essay to reflect upon their behavior. Once the application and essay are submitted, an
administrative team member will meet with the student to review their application and essay.
1. What has caused you not to be eligible for attending or participating in a school event or
activity?
2. What is the consequence of the infraction, failing grade, or citizenship?
3. What did you learn from this experience?
4. What could you do differently next time to prevent an infraction, failing grade, or
citizenship?
Once your essay is complete, you will need to share it with Ms. Seals or Mrs. Romero, Assistant Principals, for review.
Lockers
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Lockers will be assigned to all incoming sixth graders, seventh, and eighth grade
students. Please note that students will be permitted to go to their regular lockers in the
morning before the start of the school day, immediately before and after their lunch
period, and after school. Students must plan to carry needed materials with them until
the appropriate locker times. This will keep students from being tardy. Furthermore,
students will learn to manage their time wisely. PE lockers will be assigned to students
taking PE during the first week of each semester. Students will have access to their PE
locker only during their PE class period.
Students using their lockers at inappropriate times may be assigned Student Success
Office detention. If the student continues to use his/her locker at inappropriate times, the
locker may be taken from the student. Students are not permitted to share lockers;
students found to be sharing lockers may have their locker privileges revoked.
The following rules of locker use must be observed. Students are to:
1. Keep their locker combination confidential. DO NOT share the locker and/or
combination with another student. This includes the PE locker.
2. Remove items of value from the locker. These items should be kept at home.
3. Make sure the locker is firmly and securely closed after each use.
4. Report any problems with your locker immediately to the deans’ office.
5. Expect NO privacy in the use of your locker. Lockers remain the property of the Clark
County School District and as such may be routinely searched by employees of the
school district (CCSD Regulation 5144).
6. Accept responsibility for any loss or damage to books or personal property stored in
the locker.
The school and district are not responsible for the loss or theft of personal property,
which is brought to school. If a theft occurs, the student should notify the deans’ office
promptly. The school will assist as much as possible to recover lost or stolen property;
however, we encourage students to leave valuables at home.
Mobile Devices
Personal technology and communication devices, such as cellular phones or tablet computers, are utilized
in many ways and are becoming a component of the educational setting. At school, it is critical that
students only access personal technology and communication devices when allowed and only for the
intended purpose(s). Clark County School District (CCSD) Policy 5136, along with the CCSD Acceptable
Use Policy, provides guidelines for the appropriate usage of both District and personal electronic devices
along with consequences for violations of the policy.
At all CCSD schools, students are allowed to use personal technology and communication devices during scheduled lunch breaks and while on District buses.
During the instructional day at Lois & Jerry Tarkanian Middle School, students may only utilize these devices in the following manner:
Students’ cellular phones and personal electronic devices should be turned off during the instructional
day and passing periods. Students are permitted to use cellular phones and personal electronic devices
during the instructional day at the discretion of individual teachers. Students may use their device(s) in
accordance with instructional activities and classroom procedures as specified by each classroom
teacher; students are expected to follow teacher directions regarding when devices may be used, when
they can be out, and when they must be put away. Use of cellular phones and personal electronic
devices in other instructional settings is prohibited.
Use of personal technology and communication devices that violate state or federal law, any District policies
or regulations, or the CCSD Acceptable Use Policy is prohibited. When usage of devices is not allowed,
devices must be turned off and stored in an unseen location such as a backpack, purse, or pocket.
Confiscated devices will only be returned to a parent/guardian. Students who violate these laws or policies
will be disciplined according to District guidelines and the device will be subject to confiscation.
Cellular phones must remain off during a school evacuation, lockdown, or drill. During these situations, tell
your child NOT to try to contact you by cellular phone until given the okay by school staff, thus allowing
emergency communication channels to remain open. The District’s communication system has the
capability of contacting parents/guardians in an emergency. Please be reminded that each school has
intercoms and loudspeakers and the majority of our classrooms have hardwired telephones. Additionally,
administrators and safety personnel are prepared with two-way radios and cellular phones.
Parents/guardians are asked to silence cellular phones and other devices while at the school. This ensures
both compliance with the above guidelines and serves to set a positive example for students.
Should you have any questions regarding the usage of personal technology and communication devices,
please contact the front office or an administrator at 702-799-6801.