Indian Trail Junior High

Please read and review the Indian Trail Cell Phone Policy for students. We have taken time during the school day to teach the expectations for this new policy for the 2025-2026 school year. Please indicate that you have read and discussed the information with your student as well. If you need help clarifying,  please do not hesitate to call the number(s) below. 

We are limiting communication throughout the day with student cell phones to allow for students to re-engage with peers, and staff to support executive functioning, and interpersonal skills. A large part of why we come to school is for this in-person socialization. We learn to work together, listen, speak up, question things publically, and to be collaborative. At school, we do these actions face-to-face. The Indian Trail Cell Phone Policy is as follows:

Indian Trail students are to keep cell phones turned off or silenced, and locked in their assigned lockers throughout the school day. Devices should not be in pockets, purses, pencil bags, etc.    

Offenses are as follows: 

First offense: Students will receive a warning, and will need to return their phone to their locker for the remainder of the day. 

Second Offense: Students will need to turn in the cell phone to the Dean’s office. The cell phone can be picked up by the student at the end of the school day. 

Repeated Offenses – Student will be placed on a Cell Phone Plan, where they are required to turn in their phone to the Dean’s Office at the beginning of each school day. Additional disciplinary actions may be assigned based on the frequency or nature of the offenses.

In the event that you must contact your student, please communicate with the Main Office. 

                                   Deans’ Office                                         Main Office 

                                  (630) 458-2528                                      (630) 458-2600

Addendum to Indian Trail Junior High School Dress Code

Updated August 2025

IT Dress Code Value Statement:
Students are expected to be dressed and groomed in a manner that will contribute to a positive school atmosphere. A student’s personal appearance, cleanliness, and behavior should demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, the learning environment while also allowing for student individuality.
Student dress code enforcement should not result in unnecessary barriers to school attendance.

Indian Trail Dress Code:

Section 1: Clothes must be worn in a way such that areas considered private are fully covered with opaque fabric.
Students should carry their student ID with them throughout the day, either on their person, or in their belongings. Students must wear:

• A top, which must reach at least below belly-button level, cover the sides and abdomen, fully cover the stomach and back, have straps (no strapless), and may not be see-through
   
• Bottoms that do not reveal undergarments or areas considered private
   
• Shoes
   

Section 2: Students may wear, as long as these items do not violate Section 1 above:

• Athletic wear, opaque leggings, skinny jeans or fitted pants, pants with holes and tears (so long as it does not violate Section 1)
   
• Religious headwear
   

Section 3: Students Cannot Wear:

• Violent language or images
   
• Images or language depicting drugs or alcohol (or any illegal item or activity)
   
• Hate speech, profanity, pornography
   
• Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any protected class or consistently marginalized groups
   
• Any clothing that intentionally reveals visible undergarments
   
• Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon
   
• Any item that obscures the face or ears with the following exceptions:
   
  • Personal protective equipment (masks, shields) during a pandemic
     
  • Items worn as a religious observance
     
• Ski masks
   
• Hats of any kind
   

Section 4 Dress Code Enforcement:
To ensure effective and equitable enforcement of this dress code, school staff shall enforce the dress code consistently using the requirement below.
Students will only be removed from spaces, hallways, or classrooms as a result of a dress code violation as outlined in Sections 1 and 3 above. Students in violation of Section 1 and/or 3 will be provided three (3) options to be dressed more to code during the school day:

• Students will be asked to put on their own alternative clothing, if already available at school, to be dressed more to code for the remainder of the day.
   
• Students will be provided with temporary school clothing to be dressed more to code for the remainder of the day.
   
• If necessary, students’ parents/guardians may be called during the school day to bring alternative clothing for the student to wear for the remainder of the day.
   

No student should be affected by dress code enforcement because of racial identity, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious identity, household income, body size/type, or body maturity.
School staff shall not enforce the school’s dress code more strictly against transgender and gender nonconforming students than other students.
Students should not be shamed or required to display their body in front of others (students, parents/guardians, or staff) in school. “Shaming” includes, but is not limited to:

• Kneeling or bending over to check attire fit
   
• Measuring straps or skirt length
   
• Asking students to account for their attire in the classroom or in hallways in front of others
   
• Calling out students in spaces, in hallways, or in classrooms about perceived dress code violations in front of others; in particular, directing students to correct sagged pants that do not expose the entire undergarment or confronting students about visible bra straps, since visible waistbands and straps on undergarments are permitted
   
• Accusing students of “distracting” other students with their clothing
   

Possible staff statements/actions to address dress code violations
Teacher: “Please make sure that you are being respectful and responsible by following the school dress code (cover up wear, do not wear, etc.) tomorrow. I do not want you to get in trouble for wearing that.”
This is a warning. After a teacher gives a warning to the student, notify the team so they are aware that the student has already been provided a warning.
Teacher: “I think that ___ (shirt, pants, outfit, etc.) violates the school dress code here at Indian Trail. What can you do tomorrow to ensure that you are being respectful and responsible by dressing according to our school dress code?” (follow up with team, this is a warning)
“Let’s call home together and have a discussion to make sure that we are all on the same page regarding the school dress code here at Indian Trail to ensure that you do not break this rule again.” (follow up with the team, this is a warning)
“I’m going to give you a pass to the Deans’ Office so you can discuss this with her.”

Student says: “I’ve been wearing this all day and no one said anything.” -OR- “But _____ is/was wearing the same thing and didn’t get in trouble.”
Teacher: “I can’t speak to other teachers, but now you are in my class and I need to enforce our class/school rules for dress code.” -OR- “Unfortunately, I did not see ____. So I can’t speak to him/her. Right now we are talking about you.”

Send the student to a staff buddy/dean if the violation is gender specific and the staff member feels uncomfortable with the situation.

These dress code guidelines shall apply to regular school days and summer school days, as well as any school-related events and activities, such as graduation, ceremonies, dances, and prom. Students who feel they have been subject to discriminatory enforcement of the dress code should contact any Indian Trail Junior High School administrator.

Indian Trail Student Handbook information is found in the assignment notebook on pages 2-9 and a District 4 Handbook was given to each student during the first week of school.  Please read and review both student handbooks. We have taken time during the school day to teach the expectations found in each Handbook. A slideshow and discussion of possible consequences for inappropriate behavior was presented to your student. Please indicate that you have read and discussed the information within the Indian Trail Student Handbook and the District 4 Parent / Student Handbook with your student. If you need help clarifying any section of the school’s or District’s handbooks, please do not hesitate to call the number(s) below. Please also review this page as it outlines Indian Trail’s Cell Phone, Dress Code, and Lunch Expectation Policies.

Please take a moment to read and discuss this information together at home. If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to contact us.

Return this completed form to your child’s Advisory teacher by Friday, August 29, 2025.

Cell Phone Policy - To promote a focused, respectful learning environment and build in-person social and communication skills:

• Phones must be turned off or silenced and stored in lockers during the school day.
• Phones should not be kept in pockets, pencil cases, bags, or purses.

Consequences:

1st Offense – Warning; phone returned to locker.

2nd Offense – Phone held in the Dean’s Office until the end of the day.

Repeated Offenses – Student will be placed on a Cell Phone Plan, where they are required to turn in their phone to the Dean’s Office at the beginning of each school day. Additional disciplinary actions may be assigned based on the frequency or nature of the offenses.

If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call the Main Office directly.

Lunch Expectations - Students are expected to:

• Show respect to peers, staff, and the cafeteria space.
• Follow directions and posted guidelines for noise, seating, and cleanup.
• Remain seated unless given permission to leave.
• Avoid Chromebook use and clean up their eating space before dismissal.

Consequences:

1st Offense – One-week lunch probation (assigned seating).

2nd Offense – Removed from original table for the trimester and assigned to lunch remediation.

3rd Offense – Permanent seating change for the school year; further consequences may apply.

Parents will be notified of violations and must sign probation notices for students to return to assigned seating.

Dress Code Expectations -Students must wear:

• A top that fully covers the chest, stomach, back, and sides.
• Bottoms that fully cover undergarments and private areas.
• Shoes at all times.

Students may wear:

• Athletic wear, leggings, and fitted pants with rips (if still compliant with coverage rules).
• Religious headwear.

Students may not wear:

• Clothing or accessories that promote drugs, alcohol, violence, hate speech, or profanity.
• See-through clothing or items exposing undergarments.
• Hoods, hats, or face coverings that obscure identity (such as ski masks or balaclavas), unless worn for religious or medical reasons.

Enforcement will be private, respectful, and equitable, and students may be asked to change, wear school-provided clothing, or wait in the office until appropriate attire is brought from home.

Handbook Expectations - Students and families are expected to be familiar with all policies and expectations outlined in the:

• Indian Trail Student Handbook (Assignment Notebook, pgs. 2–9)
• District 4 Parent / Student Handbook

These documents explain school-wide behavior guidelines, discipline policies, and academic procedures. In the event that your child has an incident of inappropriate behavior which results in disciplinary action, it is vital for the Deans' Office to be able to contact a parent/guardian.  Please keep the Main Office informed of all phone number changes.

Mr. Robert Israelson                    Mrs. Terra Henry                                  Indian Trail

Dean of Students                           Dean of Students                                Main Office                        (630) 458-2513                                   (630) 458-2529                                  (630) 458-2600

Entendemos todas las expectativas.

We understand all expectations