WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday left in place an appellate ruling barring a North Carolina public charter school from requiring girls to wear skirts to school.

The justices declined without comment to hear an appeal from the Charter Day School in the eastern North Carolina town of Leland. A federal appeals court had ruled that the school's dress code violated students' constitutional rights.

School founder Baker Mitchell had said the dress code was intended to promote “chivalry” by the male students and respect for the female students, according to court documents.

The dress code already has been changed to allow girls to wear pants, in line with the lower court ruling.

In 2021, the school changed its name to Classical Charter Schools of America. 

From the school's web site:

Classical Charter Schools of Leland is a tuition-free, open enrollment public school in southeastern North Carolina. Since 1999, Classical Charter Schools of Leland has focused on quality education and is a premier performance-driven year-round school. Widely recognized as a compelling choice to conventional public education, the school has built a reputation for dedicated and highly qualified teachers who give students a traditional, strong and proven academic foundation.

Classical Charter Schools of Leland is a tuition-free, open enrollment public school in southeastern North Carolina. Since 1999, Classical Charter Schools of Leland has focused on quality education and is a premier performance-driven year-round school. Widely recognized as a compelling choice to conventional public education, the school has built a reputation for dedicated and highly qualified teachers who give students a traditional, strong and proven academic foundation.

Our 3 Laws

First Law: Reward Good Behavior – You’ll get more of it.

Second Law: Teach to Mastery – Every child will learn.

Third Law: Watch the Children – If they are not behaving or learning, you are not following the first two laws.

The Three Laws for Managing Successful Schools:

First Law: Reward Good Behavior – You’ll get more of it.

What kinds of good behavior?                        What kinds of rewards?

• Good manners                                       Praise- “Hey, John. That’s nice handwriting!”
• Good posture                                        Gratitude- “Thanks for getting that trash, Jill.”
• Good study habits                                 Attention- “Class, look at Antwan’s picture.”
• Good sportsmanship                             Approval- “I like how you did that, Sam.”
• Good grooming                                      Favors- “Be line-leader, Sue, for good work.”
• Good classroom work                         Privileges- “You all worked so quietly you may have 5 minutes extra recess.”   More