STUDENT DRESS CODE / CODE OF CONDUCT

The purpose of the Dress Code is to encourage students to focus on the learning process without the distractions of unsuitable dress and grooming. Students shall maintain a clean, orderly appearance at all times.

The responsibility for the personal appearance of the student rests with the parent/guardian and the student.  Personal appearance shall not detract from the educational process.  The following establishes the minimum acceptable standards for student dress to be interpreted and enforced by the principal or designee.  Each principal has the authority with his or her staff and community, as permitted by School Board policy, to establish additional standards at individual schools.

·        Shoes shall be worn at all times.

·        Apparel shall be adequate in both length and coverage to be considered appropriate for school.

·        Pants shall be worn fastened and at the waist.

·        Shirts or blouses shall be appropriately fastened in accord with the design of that shirt or blouse.  The length shall extend beyond the waist level.

·        Transparent or see-through tops, bare midriff, strapless, low-cut clothing, or tops and outfits that provide minimum coverage or are of a suggestive nature are prohibited; halters, backless dresses or tops, tube tops, tank tops, muscle shirts, or any clothing which may be distracting are prohibited.

·        Any articles of clothing or jewelry that could likely cause injury–such as chains, bracelets, rings, chokers with or without spikes, or studs–are prohibited.  Wallet chains of any length are prohibited.

·        Apparel, emblems, insignias, badges, or symbols that promote the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or any other illegal activity are prohibited.

·        Apparel or symbols which may be gang-related may not be displayed on a student’s person or in the student’s locker, vehicles or other locations on campus.

·        Gang-related tattoos, or other tattoos that may cause a substantial disruption to the educational environment as determined by the principal, are prohibited.

·        Adornments that are attached (pierced) to exposed body parts, other than the ear, are prohibited.  Examples of prohibited adornments to exposed body parts include, but are not limited to, objects attached or pierced to the tongue, nose, eyebrow, cheeks and lips.

·        The wearing on campus of hats, caps, headgear, or sunglasses except in conjunction with designated school-approved uniforms or at authorized athletic practices or activities is prohibited.  There may be certain exceptions for medical conditions and physical education classes held outside.  The principal will determine these exceptions.

·        Clothing with slogans or advertising which by its controversial or obscene nature disrupts the educational setting is prohibited.

·        Hair coloring or style that may cause a substantial disruption to the educational environment, as determined by the principal, is prohibited.

·        Long, oversized jerseys are prohibited.