Dress-Code

The District encourages students to take pride in their attire as it relates to the school setting. Students should dress in a manner that is conducive to a learning environment. A student's dress and appearance shall not present a health or safety problem or be of a disruptive nature.

The Board authorizes the principal to make the final decision on acceptable clothing in all instances.

Examples of unacceptable clothing and appearance include, but are not limited to the following:

Tops and dresses with spaghetti straps, string ties, halter straps, tube tops, strapless tops and racer backs, see through or sheer fabric, exposed undergarments. Undershirts worn as an outer garment/with nothing over them. Low cut shirts, blouses or dresses. Shirts cut off around the neck or sleeve or cut to expose sides or midriff. Bare midriffs (shirts must be long enough to tuck in) Shorts with less than a 3" inseam (grade 4 and above).

Skirts and dresses with a hem or slit that falls more than 5" above the kneecap (grade 4 and above) Pants that are worn below the student's hips or exposing undergarments. Clothing with holes in inappropriate places. Cut-off pants, shorts or skirts. Bare feet are never acceptable. In the interests of student safety, shoes must be worn at all times. Closed shoes are to be worn for any type of physical activity such as physical education, etc. Jewelry or accessories which present a safety hazard to self, others, school property or violates any portion of this policy.

Obscene, profane or defamatory language, symbols or suggestions (including drugs, sex and alcohol) on clothing, jewelry, hats or accessories. Gang related personalization on hats, items of clothing, accessories or on ones person (including bandanas, colors, nets or related symbols or signs) Hats or visors are acceptable only in the original, unaltered condition with the bill facing forward. Hats or visors are never to be worn inside any buildings except for properly approved occupational safety headgear required for special classes.

Students will be provided with clothing to change into or will phone home to arrange acceptable attire. Unacceptable items will be held in the office to be released to a parent/guardian.