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Is this the new world order? What is going on? Still to this day I am completely dumbfounded by people who think they have ANY right to make judgments of others. Furthermore, can anyone tell me who said it was ok for anyone to judge another?

Without a doubt I will hear from those who can't support their claim other then with the age ole "the Bible told me so." Yet, I challenge you to show me in the Bible to support your claim to be judge and jury? Please, let's be very clear here...do not bring me scripture about discernment, only relevant scripture to support your claim to have the right to judge another.

Now, while you are scratching your head over the difference, I have been doing some additional research on the Webb City High School. Below is excerpts from the Webb City High School.

As always....all comments are encouraged and welcomed!

From the Student Hand Book of Webb City High School; page 6-7, Titled "Dress and Personal Appearance;"

All aspects of dress and personal appearance are extremely important
In developing the best atmosphere for educational attainment. Students are expected to be well groomed and neatly dressed at all times. Dress and appearance must not present health or safety hazards, be indecent, disruptive, distracting, or inappropriate for the classroom.
Although final decisions as to the appropriateness of dress and personal appearance is determined by school officials, the following rules serve as guidelines:

1. Shoes must be worn at all times.
2. Shorts are not acceptable. Length of trousers and slacks must fall at least below the calf.
3. Head coverings in the building are not acceptable.
4. Attire must be worn in the manner for which it was designed and must be free of obscene or suggestive
markings, advertisements of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, drugs, and/or other products deemed inappropriate by school officials.
5. Halter tops, spaghetti-strapped tops, transparent blouses/shirts, lingerie or lingerie-look outer attire, backless apparel, or items that fail to conform
to accepted standards of modesty and good taste are not acceptable.
6. All tops must have enough length to extend beyond the waistband of pants/skirts at all times. Sleeveless shirts must have modest arm holes. Girls%92 tops must have at least 2-inch straps.
7. Layering of clothing is appropriate if when worn together the combination fulfills the requirements of the dress code.
8. Dresses and/or skirts must be no shorter than 3%94 above the knee.
9. Attire or wearing of attire in a manner that suggests gang association is not acceptable.
10. Torn or tattered clothing is not acceptable.
11. Unnatural hair-coloring (fuchsia, green, blue, etc.) is not acceptable.
12. Body piercing, other than ear piercing, is not acceptable. Boys earrings are limited to studs or tight-looped styles.

STUDENTS VIOLATING THE DRESS CODE ARE REQUIRED TOCHANGE AND ARE UNEXCUSED FOR TDETENTION MAY ALSO BE ASSIGNED.

From the Student Hand Book of Webb City High School; page 2 Title "Statement of Philosophy;"

We realize the uniqueness of the individual and believe in the right ofeach person, regardless of ability or aspirations, to an education that isgeared to his or her own needs in-so-far as the satisfaction of those needs does not interfere with the overall welfare of the group. It isimportant that the student be recognized for his or her own value as ahuman being through the academic program, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities. This recognition should encompass eachfacet of school and community life.

From the Student Hand Book of Webb City High School; page 2 Title "WCHS MISSION"
The relentless pursuit of student learning and success.

From the Student Hand Book of Webb City High School; page 9 Title "Behavior Rules;"

DRESS CODE VIOLATION: Students violating the dress code will be subject to the following consequences:
First Offense:1 Hour Detention
Second Offense:3 Hours Detention
Third Offense:2 3 Hour Detentions

From the Student Hand Book of Webb City High School; page 41 Title "Harrassment;" (Misspelling is not mine)

It is the policy of the District to maintain a learning environment that is free from harassment because of an individual%92s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation. The School District prohibits any and all forms of unlawful harassment and discrimination because of race, color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation.

It shall be a violation of District policy for any student, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel of this District to harass or unlawfully discriminate against a student through conduct of a sexual nature, or regarding race, color, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation as defined by this Policy.

It shall also be violation of District policy for any teacher, administrator, or other school personnel of this District to tolerate sexual harassment or harassment because of a students race, color, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation, as defined by this Policy, by a student, teacher, administrator, other school personnel, or by any third parties who are participating in, observing, or otherwise engaged in activities, including sporting events and other extracurricular activities, under the auspices of the School District.

For the purposes of this Policy, the term "school personnel" includes school board members, school employees, agents, volunteers, contractors, or persons subject to the supervision and control of the District.

The school system will act to promptly investigate all complaints, either formal or informal, verbal or written, of unlawful harassment or unlawful discrimination because of race, color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation; to promptly take appropriate action to protect individuals from further harassment or discrimination; and, if it determines that unlawful harassment or discrimination occurred, to promptly and appropriately discipline any student, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel who is found to have violated this Policy, and/or to take other appropriate action reasonably calculated to end the harassment/discrimination.
Revision of Policy 2130 Adopted 12-14-00

For more information, please contact the superintendent:
Dr. Ronald Lankford, Superintendent
Webb City R-7 Schools 411 N. Madison
Webb City, MO 64870
417-673-6000

To contact Webb City High School;

Webb City High School
621 N. Madison
Webb City, MO
417-673-6010