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TLC Rules & Procedures

Orientation

Orientation will be held for students assigned to the New Caney ISD Discipline Program. During this presentation, The Learning Center's procedures, expectations, and consequences are explained. Orientations are held Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. at The Learning Center campus. A parent or legal guardian must accompany their child for orientation. Parent or guardian must call 281-577-2850 to confirm orientation appointment.

Curriculum 

Students will continue their core courses with the instruction of The Learning Center's certified teachers. Elective courses will be monitored during the student's placement.

Dress Code

The Learning Center is a disciplinary facility and as such adheres to the following very strict dress code:

Clothing 

  1. Appropriate undergarments must be worn and may not be visible. Additional clothing may not be worn under uniform.
  2. Khaki dress slacks/uniform pants in the appropriate size (only one pair of pants may be worn).Khaki jeans are NOT allowed. Shorts may NOT be worn underneath. No oversized, cargo style, or baggy pants. No low-rise or fitted-leg pants. Pants must have pocket liners (front and back). No sagging is permitted.
  3. A plain black or white collared, size appropriate shirt (polo-style or button down) tucked into pants. Students may add a plain white or black, size-appropriate sweatshirt over the collared shirt. No oversized or baggy shirts. No tightly fitted shirts. No hoodies. All shirt tails must be tucked in.
  4. Shirts, pants, and sweatshirts may not have any writing or logos. Small chest logos no larger than an inch are acceptable.
  5. Jackets must be put in the closet upon arrival at school.

Facial Hair and Makeup 

  • All students should follow good grooming habits and be neat and clean.
  • Facial hair must be neat, clean, and well groomed. Carvings or designs into haircuts and notches in eyebrows are not permitted.
  • All makeup must be kept to a minimum. Natural make-up only, and no lipstick is allowed. Artificial/acrylic nails, nail polish, and false eyelashes are not allowed. Decorative pimple patches are not permitted.

Hairstyles

  • Hair style and color must be reasonable and not cause undue attention. Females must wear their hair straight down, in a bun on the back of the head or in a ponytail. No plastic or metal hair clips are allowed.

Shoes and Accessories

  • A plain brown, black or tan belt is required with no ornamental objects, holes or designs. No large buckles.
  • Only closed toed shoes are allowed. Shoe strings must be a traditional shoe string (no ribbons, ropes, etc). Shoes must remain tied and Velcro straps must remain secured across the shoe and may not be unfastened. Boots, cowboy boots, steel toed boots/shoes are not allowed. No crocks, slippers, slides, or house shoes.
  • Sunglasses and head coverings are not permitted to be worn or brought.
  • No jewelry or wristwatches may be worn or brought to school. This includes jewelry for piercings. Any jewelry that is worn or brought into the building will be collected and parents will have to pick it up.
  • No purses, backpacks or wallets are permitted.

Tattoos

  • Any tattoos must be covered at all times. We do not supply band aids for coverage.