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Dress Code <back to top>
   The intent of the dress code is to help provide a positive learning environment.

• Shorts/skirts for female students - Marcus Student Handbook states, "Female students may wear skirts, pants, or shorts of thigh length." This policy will be strictly enforced to be that the bottom of shorts/skirts must be no higher than 4" above the knee. Boxer-type shorts or pajama-type pants are prohibited.
• Tops for female students - Sleeveless, short-sleeve and long-sleeve tops are acceptable, i.e. no blouses that come off the shoulders. Tank tops, spaghetti straps, low-cut midriffs, and/or tops with open backs are prohibited. Blouses that come off the shoulders will not be permitted nor will blouses with open backs. The standard for determining an appropriate top will be if the top covers the midriff when the student raises his/her arms above the head. Cleavage should not be visible at any time.
• House Shoes - are not permissible.
• NEW POLICY - NO pants with holes anywhere.
• Shorts/pants for male students - All undergarments must be covered, i.e. no pants should "sag" below the waist.
• Shirts for male students - Tank tops are prohibited. Vests and shirts with large armholes must be worn with another shirt underneath.
• For all students - Any clothing, which is considered profane, obscene, suggestive, morbid, or displays violence, drugs or alcohol, is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to images of skulls, daggers/weapons, and grotesque objects. This will be strictly enforced.

   Student compliance with dress code is expected, and those who choose not to comply will be issued Wed./Sat. school and given the opportunity to comply immediately. If unable or unwilling to comply with dress code immediately, students will be placed in PAS (in-school suspension). It will be considered insubordination for multiple offenses.

Absence Policies <back to top>
   Notes are required even after speaking with an attendance clerk over the telephone. Marcus must receive a written note within three days for the absence to be excused. Thanks for your help.

Illegal Substance Search Program <back to top>
    It is the opinion of the Lewisville Independent School District's Board of Trustees and professional staff that the great majority of the students and parents within the district desire a school free of drugs and alcohol.  Opportunities to learn are drastically reduced when any individual is under the influence of either substance.
    Therefore, as a step toward further insuring that an environment free of drugs and alcohol be assured for our students, the district has contracted with an outside agency for the purpose of detecting such possible substances in the school.
    The program makes use of specially trained dogs capable of detecting specific illegal substances.  In addition to drugs and alcohol, the animals have the ability to locate firearms, ammunition and fireworks.
    The primary objective of this program is to discourage individuals from bringing illegal substances on the campus. If an individual disregards the caution, and is determined to be in violation, such person will be subject to prosecution both within the school community and under the law.
    Help us as we work together to maintain a school setting where teachers can teach and students can learn.

Parking Information <back to top>
   Park in the marked parking spaces only. We will tow cars parked on the grass, in fire lanes, or on the sidewalks. This applies especially to the blue, or sports lot. Warning - the businesses across Dixon Road have requested that students not park in their spaces. They will tow your car if they see Marcus students parking there. Please be safe and courteous drivers.

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