Seasons are changing, so it’s a good time for a refresher on the dress codes for each school.
Elementary School Dress Code:
Students and their parents are responsible for students’ proper dress and personal appearance while at school. Students are expected to dress appropriately at all times. Any dress or grooming that interferes with the cleanliness, health, welfare or safety of the students, or that disrupts the educational process by being distracting, indecent or inappropriate, is expressly prohibited. Flip flops are not permitted at school. Shoes with wheels are permitted as long as the wheels remain in the heel. The principal’s decision about dress code issues are final. The following styles or manners of dress that are not allowed include, but are not limited to:
- Clothing which advertises drugs, tobacco, suggestive themes, or alcoholic beverages;
- Walking shorts, dresses, and skirts if they do not pass normally accepted standards of decency and/or is inappropriate for the weather. Shorts, dresses, and skirts should reach the tips of the fingers when hands are stretched down at side;
- Nylon running shorts, cutoffs, or bicycle shorts (spandex);
- Midriffs, halter or tube tops, spaghetti straps, tank tops, and mesh shirts;
- Hats of any kind, bandannas, visors, and all other head coverings;
- sunglasses;
- any chain that has the potential of causing harm or distraction;
- Oversized clothing, which is excessive or compromises the safety of the students, is not permitted. Garments must be worn at a reasonable height on the hips so as not to expose undergarments. No “Droopers” permitted.
Middle School Dress Code:
A student shall not dress or behave in such a manner which calls attention to himself/herself, cause a disruption or presents a safety or health problem. If dress becomes objectionable, the principal will make a determination of the appropriateness of the attire. Specific articles which are not allowed are:
- Flip flops;
- Spandex or tight fitting clothing (yoga pants etc.);
- Sunglasses;
- Hats;
- Short shorts/short skirts;
- Boxer shorts/any visible undergarment;
- Halter tops or spaghetti strap shirts and sleeveless apparel;
- Bare midriffs or shirt/pants combinations that allow for the exposure of the midriff;
- Pajama pants;
- Apparel portraying drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or questionable language is not permitted;
- Chains or gang related materials, or anything that can scratch or mar school furniture;
- Grossly ripped or frayed clothing where the skin is visible;
- Low cut tops.
The Final decision regarding appropriate school attire rests with the principal.
High School Dress Code:
Students and their parents are responsible for students’ proper dress and personal appearance while at school. Any dress or grooming that interferes with the cleanliness, health, welfare, or safety of the students, or that disrupts the educational process by being distracting, indecent, or inappropriate, is expressly prohibited. Teachers and advisers of classes and activities may require dress and appearance standards that are more strict for participation in their programs or activities. Apparel portraying drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or questionable language is not permitted. Principal’s decision about dress code issues are final. The following are examples of inappropriate attire:
- Cut offs, spandex clothing, pajamas;
- Tank tops or tops that reveal cleavage, mesh and/or bare midriff shirts. All shirts must be long enough to be tucked into slacks, skirt, or shorts;
- Hats of any kind, bandannas, visors, and all other head coverings;
- Sunglasses;
- Clothing, patches, and buttons with drug, narcotic, alcoholic, obscene, suggestive or questionable messages;
- Torn clothing is inappropriate. There are to be no holes, tears, thread-bare, or patched jeans, pants, or skirts;
- Outdoor coats and jackets are not to be worn during classes;
- Attire and/or jewelry that depicts or suggests gangs, jails, violence, weapons, or hate speech;
- All pants must be worn at the waist. No low rise pants. All outerwear must cover underwear;
- Any chain that has the potential of causing harm or distraction;
- Shorts, dresses, and skirts must be long enough to extend past the fingertips as the student’s hands are stretched down their side. Shorts should have a minimum 3-4 inch inseam;
- Students are not to carry lighters or matches;
- Shoes must be worn at all times.