DRESS CODE

xxxThere is a definite relationship between good dress habits, good work habits, and proper student behavior; therefore, dress and grooming of students are proper concerns of school administrators and teachers. The school district recognizes that parents and students share the responsibility for proper student dress and appearance. Any type of dress that attracts undue attention to the student and creates a disturbance in the school is in bad taste and is not acceptable.
xxxThe school district has established the following guidelines to aid parents and students in selecting the proper dress.
xxx All students should use maturity and common sense in choosing their school attire. Cleanliness and overall hygiene should be practiced at all times; and hair should be clean, combed, and out of eyes.
xxxAll students are required to wear shoes.
xxxWearing earrings in pierced ears is acceptable. If any other part of the body is pierced, no instruments or jewelry may be worn in the exposed body part.

Any type of clothing or accessories that are, in the opinion of the principal, obscene or suggestive is not acceptable. Clothing must be worn properly.

Students

Tops/Shirts

Solid color tops only (three school colors)
Undershirts must be white or the same color as the approved school colors.

Styles

xxxShort or long sleeve polo
xxxShort or long sleeve oxford/blouse
xxxSweaters

Notes

xxxJumpers for elementary students
xxxShirts must be worn tucked into the pants on all boys (Exceptions may be made based on the principal’s xxxdiscretion.)
xxxSweaters must be worn over an approved top
xxxOnly pre-approved school logos will be allowed on tops

Prohibited

xxxNo brand logos
xxxNo denim
xxxNo sleeveless tops
xxxNo label, insignia, print, writing, or monogramming may appear on tops (other than the school insignia/logo)

Bottoms

xxxSolid color-khaki or black
xxx “Docker” style pants
xxxxxxxxxPleated
xxxxxxxxxFlat front
xxx “Docker” style shorts
xxxxxxxxxPleated
xxxxxxxxxFlat front
xxx Skirts/Skorts
xxxxxxxxxPleated
xxxxxxxxxFlat front
xxx Capris
xxxxxxxxxPleated
xxxxxxxxxFlat front

Notes
xxxPants must be worn with a belt through the belt loops and properly fastened.
xxxBelts must be worn with skirts/skorts/pants if belt loops are present on the skirts/skorts/pants.
xxxAll bottoms must be hemmed.
xxxPants must fit properly and cannot be more than one size too big.
xxxSkirts, skorts, and shorts must not exceed 4 inches above the knee.

Prohibited
xxxNo flair legs
xxxNo spandex, polyester, or other tight fitting bottoms
xxxNo warm up suits
xxxNo over-length styles
xxxNo sagging
xxxNo holes, cuts, or tears are permitted

Footwear
Notes
xxxAll shoes must be properly tied or fastened.
Prohibited
xxxNo house shoes/slippers/shower shoes/”heelies”

Jackets
Notes
xxx Jackets can be no longer than mid-thigh.
xxxLightweight jackets/sweaters should be in school colors (or solid black or solid khaki).
xxxSchool letter jackets are allowed.
xxxAll jackets and coats must be in school colors (or solid black or solid khaki).
xxxThere can be no lettering on this outer wear. The logo on any jackets or coats can be no larger than two xxxinches.

Prohibited
xxx Dusters/Long coats

Exceptions to the dress code

xxxStudents may wear an approved top that associates that student with an athletic team or activity group on a given day that corresponds with an event associated with a team sport or activity.

xxxStudents may wear approved apparel other than the approved dress code on days associated with special school functions or activities designated by the administration.

Accessories

All guidelines concerning accessories are covered in the student handbook.

In all instances, the style and manner in which clothing is worn and the way in which clothing fits, will determine the appropriateness or inappropriateness of the dress code.

Students violating the dress code will not be allowed to attend class until appropriately dressed.

NOTE: If a student chooses to wear shorts to school, it is the responsibility of the parents and the students to select and purchase shorts that are appropriate for school. This means that the parents and students should choose the appropriate style and check the length to insure that they are at a minimum – no more than four inches from the tops of the knees. If a student wears shorts that are shorter than this length, the student will be asked to change. This notice also applies to the length of girls’ skirts and dresses.

Students who do not follow the dress code will be disciplined as follows:

New Students

Upon enrollment during the school year, a student will have 5 school days in which to comply with the dress code. (Administration may grant additional time due to extenuating circumstances.)