LSD HISTORY
There are 4 public schools managed by Leland School District serving over 800 students in Leland, MS. Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black). The teacher ratio is around 15:1 according to district data.

Every pupil of the Leland School District will have equal educational opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, sex, handicap, religion, or marital status.

No student shall be excluded on such basis from participating in or having access to any course offerings, athletics, counseling, employment assistance, and extra-curricular activities, etc.

The Leland School District is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1962, including regulations in vocational education; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Vocational Department encourages males and females to enroll in nontraditional classes and to train for nontraditional jobs. Copies of the federal regulations for Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are available in the Principal's office in each school building, upon request. The local coordinator of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act is Mrs. Mary Faith Austin, Special Education Director 200 Milam Street, Leland, MS 38756; Mrs. Austin’s office is located in the LELI building located at the Leland School Park campus, telephone number – (662) 686.5032.

All students in Leland School District shall possess the knowledge and skills necessary to make nutritious food choices and enjoyable physical activity choices for a lifetime. All staff in Leland School District will be encouraged to model healthful eating and physical activity as a valuable part of daily life.

Each school in Leland School District – Edna Scott Elementary School, Leland School Park, Leland High School, and Leland Career & Technical Center (where applicable) – has adopted a school wellness policy that is committed to nutrition, physical activity, comprehensive health education, marketing, and implementation. Specific guidelines will be disseminated each school term.

UNIFORM Policy

Effective immediately, all school bags including book bags, backpacks, satchel, etc. are subject to
search/inspection whenever on school property or at a school related activity. A student’s search will
be conducted by the school resource officer in the presence of the building principal or his or her
designee.

As a results, The Leland School District recommends the use of clear backpacks for safety reasons in
all schools (grades Pre-K – 12th). This policy is part of the district’s overall effort to prevent school
violence and to provide safe schools for our students, staff, and community. See Policy Code: JCDBB

Edna M. Scott Elementary School and
Leland Early Learning
• Blouses White, Burgundy, & Light Pink
• Shirts White, Burgundy, Gray, Light Pink
• Skirts Burgundy, Burgundy Plaid, Khaki
• Skorts & Jumpers Burgundy, Burgundy Plaid, Khaki
• Pants Burgundy. Khaki, Navy Blue

•Sweaters, Windbreakers, & Cardigans White, Light Pink, Burgundy, Khaki Tan

Leland School Park
• Blouses White, Light Blue, Light Yellow, Navy Blue
• Shirts White, Light Blue, Light Yellow, Navy Blue
• Skirts, Skorts & Jumpers Navy Blue, Navy Blue Plaid, Khaki
• Pants Navy Blue, Khaki
• Sweaters, Windbreakers, & Cardigans White, Light Blue, Navy Blue, Khaki Tan

Leland High School
• Blouses White, Burgundy, Gray
• Shirts White, Burgundy, Gray
• Skirts, Jumpers, & Pants Khaki, Navy Blue, Maroon
• Sweaters, Windbreakers, & Cardigans White, Burgundy, Khaki Tan

Student dress Code

Any apparel that is "disruptive of the learning environment" is deemed inappropriate and contrary
to the intent of the school board.
1. Oversized and/or sagging pants that are not worn at waist level are prohibited.
Belts are required and shall be buckled; strings will be provided for students without belts.
2. Hair shall be groomed only in restrooms; no grooming instruments shall be left in the hair
during the school day.
3. Tank tops, muscle, body, or undershirts shall not be worn without an outside shirt.
Shirttails must be tucked in. Shirts must be buttoned or zipped. Overall straps and
suspenders must be worn on the shoulders.
4. In grades pre-kindergarten through four, shorts, skirts, and dresses must come to the end of
the fingers when arms are held parallel to the body.
5. In grades five through twelve, shorts, skirts and dresses must be no shorter than one inch above
the knee. Shirts and sweaters that cannot be tucked inside pants or skirts are not allowed.
6. Spandex garments and sundresses without T-shirts are not permissible.
7. No clothing shall be extremely low in the front or back nor excessively tight. Midriffs must
not be exposed. Excessively tight pants must not be worn. Clothing may not be worn inside
out or backwards.
8. Students shall be clean and neat. (Clothing with inappropriate holes shall not be worn)
9. Sunglasses or hats shall not be worn in the building by anyone this also include hoodies.
10. Apparel advertising an alcoholic beverage, tobacco, drugs or a fraternity/sorority, or apparel
suggestive in nature shall not be worn.
11. Boys shall not wear earrings. Visible body piercings, except for earrings in the ears worn by
girls, are not allowed by boys or girls.
12. No open toe shoes of any kind such as beach type flip flop, sandals, house shoes, shoes
without a back strap, and other footwear (crocs) are considered inappropriate. For safety
reasons, these types of shoes are not allowed.
13. No Leggings can be worn as bottom garments alone. Leggings can be worn only as
undergarments for skirts and skorts.

These regulations are to be observed by all students. Any student violating these minimum standards
of dress will:
• Be sent home to change clothing and will receive an unexcused tardiness/absence.
• When parents cannot be contacted, students will be placed in-school tutorial for the remainder
of the school day and given a mandatory parent conference. A parent will be required to bring
the student back to school for admittance.
• Continued violation of the dress code may result in serious discipline consequences.
• The grading guidelines for in-school tutorials will be followed