Students are free to dress and groom themselves as they see fit EXCEPT when their choices affect the educational program, are dangerous, are indecent, are offensive to others, present a safety hazard, or cause excessive damage or wear to school property.
The following attire is NOT ACCEPTABLE for students:
Shirts
Tank tops, thin-strapped tops, tube tops, mesh, fishnet styles, spandex-type materials or clothing which exposes the back, chest, shoulders or midriff.
All shirts, sweaters, and sweatshirts must be no longer than the hip area.
Outerwear
Jackets, coats, windbreakers, warm-up jackets, hats, bandanas, gloves, headbands, sweatbands, head coverings which are not worn for bona fide religious reasons, and any type of outer garment may not be worn in the classrooms, hallways, or the cafeteria during the regular school day.
Pants and Skirts
Material cannot be sheer, see-through, or spandex-type material. Chain link, metal belts, tight fitting, stretch type material, hip huggers, or pajama pants are not allowed.
Shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh.
Skirts must be no shorter than mid-thigh (no slits).
Skirts and pants must be no longer than floor length.
Width of pant cuffs must be within the heel to toe of student’s footwear.
Pants must be worn at the waist. Saggy pants are not acceptable.
Miscellaneous
Wearing of sunglasses in school unless prescribed by a doctor with documentation on file with the school nurse is not allowed.
Garments with obscene, profane, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate comments, patches or pictures are not allowed.
Clothing, accessories, or jewelry or wearing such apparel, accessory, or jewelry in a manner, which indicates that the pupil has membership in, or affiliation with any gang associated with criminal activities is not allowed.
Articles of clothing, items affixed to an article of clothing, jewelry, or an accessory of any kind that references, expressly or by implication, alcohol, drugs, or sex is not allowed.
Chains, pins, razor blades, chokers, or spike jewelry, chain belts, sharp jewelry, metal studs, spikes, dog chains, multi-fingered and oversized rings are not allowed.
CONSEQUENCES
Violations of the dress code will result in one or more of the following consequences:
Verbal warning
Parent/teacher conference and/or detention
Conference with a building administrator or designee
Exclusion from extracurricular activities
In-school suspension
Out of school suspension
Referral to outside agencies
Expulsion