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Disciplinary Rules
On your application, you and your parent(s) signed an agreement, pledging to abide by Presidential Classroom's rules and policies as explained in the Terms of Participation (see the Terms of Participation in the Student Handbook). For the safety and protection of PC Scholars, Presidential Classroom depends on all participants following these rules and policies.
Please read and thoroughly understand these rules and policies before you arrive in Washington. They are in effect from your arrival Saturday to your departure the following Saturday. Students who break the rules, on the first offense, are sent home immediately – at their parents' expense – with no tuition refund. Students' school administration is also notified of the infraction and of the students' return home.
- Drugs or Alcohol: The use or possession of alcohol or non-prescribed medications is strictly forbidden at all times.
- Curfews: Curfews are published in the Presidential Daily and are strictly enforced. At curfew, you must be in your hotel room with the door closed and remain there until morning activities begin.
- Room Restrictions: AT NO TIME are women allowed in men's hotel rooms or men in women's hotel rooms. Students are not allowed to invite a member of the opposite sex into their room.
- Room Inspections: For the health and safety of each participant, Presidential Classroom reserves the right, during the entire program, to conduct room inspections to ensure compliance with the following rules and policies.
- Attendance & Participation: You will have a full commitment to the program and are required to attend all scheduled activities. Under no circumstances may you leave the scheduled program during your week at the Classroom. Do not schedule any independent activity for the week. Visitors are not permitted.
- Leaving the Hotel: Except for scheduled activities, you may not leave the hotel.
- No Smoking: The use or possession of any tobacco products is not allowed at any time.
You must follow the dress code beginning at the Sunday night orientation and throughout your PC week. Please prepare for the following business and casual dress code for students, instructors and staff.
Female Business Dress Code
- Must wear PC nametag (provided at registration)
- Must wear dresses, suits, skirts (hemline must be below fingertips when standing with arms hanging down by one's side) and sweaters, or blouses
- May wear slacks, but when slacks are worn, a jacket must also be worn (jackets should be similar to men's sport coats)
- May wear dress sandals
- May not wear divdex/leggings
- May not wear mid-drift, halter, strapless or tank tops, strapless dresses, or spaghetti straps
- May wear capri or goucho pants (except when on Capitol Hill)
- May not wear shorts nor shorts designed to look like skirts (such as skorts, culottes, split skirts)
- May not wear jeans or denim outfits
- May not wear athletic shoes or “flip flops”
- Tip: A black or navy skirt and several tops go a long way in Washington.
Male Business Dress Code
- Must wear PC nametag (provided at registration)
- Must wear dress shirts and ties with suits or slacks and a sport coat
- Must wear dress shoes with socks
- May wear a sweater or vest over shirt and tie, but a sport coat or suit coat is still required
- May not wear jeans or denim outfits
- May not wear athletic shoes or “flip flops”
- Tip: A blue blazer and grey or khaki slacks are always OK in Washington.
Casual Dress Code - for all volunteer instructors, interns, staff and students
- PC name badge
- Neat sport shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, tee shirts and slacks, jeans, bermudas, capris, high-water pants
- Athletic shoes or sandals
- “Flip flops” (or shower shoes) may only be worn in the hotel, but are strongly discouraged for safety reasons. FLIP FLOPS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT ANY TIME OUTSIDE OF THE HOTEL.
Special Tips
Shoes: Expect to be on your feet from early morning until late at night; Thousands of marble steps and long hallways combined with rain, snow, cold or heat can present challenges to your feet. BRING COMFORTABLE DRESS SHOES that you've already broken in so your feet don't give out before you do.
Winter Students: Washington winters are unpredictable. Conditions can range from sub-zero temperatures with ice and snow, to mid-70s with sun. Bring a heavy winter coat, hat or scarf, gloves and boots. An umbrella can come in handy.
Summer Students: Washington summers are hot and humid, but the buildings are often cool and well air-conditioned. Try to bring layered outfits so you can adjust to the changing temperatures. An umbrella and sunscreen can be helpful.
Military Participants: May wear uniforms equivalent to civilian business attire. Such uniforms must be consistent with the individual's military organization requirements and meet all dress code requirements.
Graduation & Dance: Over 80 percent of students choose to wear dressier clothes, even as formal as prom dresses or tuxedos.
| Attire Prohibited at All Times |
| • Clothing with vulgar, discriminatory or obscene language |
| • Clothing that promotes or depicts weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, drug paraphernalia, violence or gang symbols |
| • Clothing that exposes private parts, the midriff or undergarments |
| • Pants that sag or are low cut |
| • Tube tops |
| • Backless blouses |
| • Blouses with only ties in the back |
| • Clothing constructed of see-through materials |
| • Sleepwear (except in one’s personal hotel room) |
| • “Flip flops” outside the hotel |
Note:
Parents of students who require accommodation for religious beliefs, disabilities or other good causes should contact Admissions or the Dean.
Students not complying with the Presidential Classroom dress code will be asked to change clothes, cover the non-complying clothing, or go home. Repeated infractions will result in disciplinary action.
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