The Southfield Public Schools’ instructional programs are rigorous and competitive not only with local contiguous districts, but also with districts nationwide. Residents are encouraged to consider the exceptional benefits offered by Southfield Public Schools.
Southfield Public Schools will not interfere with a student’s decision regarding their appearance, except when the choices interfere with the learning environment or school safety. Students with three or more dress code violations will be subject to short-term suspension.
All three programs are available at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology. University High School Academy offers both the Advanced Placement and the Dual Enrollment programs.
Advanced Placement (AP): Southfield Public Schools offers a variety of college-level courses that expose students to the rigors of college work, while getting the classroom. support they need. Students who score well on AP Exams can earn credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college.
Student dress should promote a positive learning environment, encourage community and family ties, and support healthy and safe behavior. A Southfield Public School District student will not dress in a manner that negatively impacts the learning process or educational setting.
Hats and coats are to be stored in the student’s locker during the school day. No bandanas, do-rags or gang-affiliated attire are permitted. Southfield Public Schools recognizes that each student’s choice of dress and grooming is an expression of personal style and individual preference.
When the weather prediction calls for potentially hazardous conditions due to inclement weather, the Superintendent, SPS Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services, and the Maintenance and Transportation, will begin monitoring conditions starting late in the evening/early morning hours. a.
However, the Southfield Board of Education does not wish to interrupt the completion of high school programs of those students who are currently enrolled in a high school in another district.