Student Dress Code

 

   

The fundamentals of good taste and safety govern what students may wear to school.  State law requires that students wear shoes in all areas of the school building.  Attire or grooming that is disruptive to the educational environment will result in disciplinary action.   Students should remember that the final decision regarding dress that interrupts the education process rests with the school administration.

Help for parents and students to make good decisions about what to wear to school . . .

Shorts and skirts should be appropriate for a school environment even when one is seated.  Guideline – the student should be able to stand up straight, with shoulders relaxed and the shorts/skirt should be as long as the student’s longest finger.

Shirts and tops must lie OVER the waistband of pants or skirts.

Tank tops (spaghetti straps, halter tops, tube tops) may be worn over or under another T-shirt, shirt or blouse. 
Guideline – shoulder straps must be at least 2” wide to be worn without something under or over it.

Underclothing should be covered at all times.

Skin – save bare backs, shoulders, midriffs, and cleavage for the beach!

Baggy pants are worn with a belt at the waist, to allow safe movement.

Transparent, mesh clothing or clothing with holes is not appropriate for the school setting.

Outer jackets (including windbreakers) are not to be worn in school during the day.  Tying sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets, etc. around the waist is not permitted.

Head coverings of any kind including, but not limited to, scarves, bandannas, masks, kerchiefs, athletic headbands, hats, caps or hoods are not acceptable.

Attire or accessories that depict logos or emblems that encourage the use of drugs, tobacco products or alcoholic beverages are not acceptable.

Footwear which mars, damages floors or is a safety or health hazard (including, but not limited to, flip-flops,  athletic sandals) are not to be worn in school. 
Guideline – beachwear is not school-wear.

Sleepwear/Pajamas/Flannel Pants/Pants with writing on the buttocks not appropriate for the school setting.

 

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Last Updated:  June  9th,  2008