• Professionalism

• Accountability

• Communication

• All teachers are responsible for creating an inviting and welcoming environment by decorating their doors, classroom and space outside in the hallway. Please attempt to complete decorating prior to the first day of school, and the decorations will need to be changed/updated throughout the school year. 

• Post CHAMPS posters.

• Take care of your classroom. If every teacher takes pride in the appearance of his/her room, the students will also take pride in their classrooms. Keep your lights off when the room is unoccupied. 

• Talk with your class regarding lunch expectations. Continuous emphasis placed on student behavior during lunch by the teacher will help make supervision better for all. 

• You are responsible for any and all items that are issued to you (example: books, calculators, I-pads, technology, materials, manipulatives, computers etc.)

• Keep your room and the teacher's lounge clean. We want you to have comfortable surroundings.

• Students should be in a single file line and quiet in the hallway. 

• Students should not be sent to the hall for punishment without supervision.

Duncanville ISD Staff Dress Code Revised

An employee’s dress and grooming shall be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for his or her assignment, and in accordance with any additional standards established by his or her supervisor and approved by the Superintendent. DH (Local)

All employees should subscribe to and follow a daily minimum dress code that exceeds that of students. Employees should project a professional image at all times.

1.  Slacks with a professional fit are appropriate. Capri and cropped pants should be no shorter than mid-calf.

2.  Blue jeans may be worn only on Fridays with a school spirit shirt. Jeans should not contain rips or holes. Colored jeans may be worn on Fridays as long as they meet the professional dress code.

3.  Staff should not wear shorts or gym attire while serving in a classroom or office. Hats, caps, or other head apparel are not permitted. Exceptions: CTE teachers/ coaches may wear appropriate gear for assigned activities.

4.  Halter tops, exposed midriffs, strapless and/or low cut tops, exposed backs, spaghetti straps, see-through clothing, and tank tops are not permitted.

5.  T-Shirts are only permitted on Wednesdays for College and Military Days and on Fridays if it is a Duncanville ISD Spirit Shirt.

6.  Skirts and dresses should be of a respectable, modest length (at minimum, fingertips). Leggings may be worn under a dress if the length requirement is met. Undergarments shall not be visible or exposed.

7. No shower type flip-flops may be worn at school.

8. Visible tattoos and similar body paintings that promote violence, are considered offensive, inflammatory or disruptive to the learning environment are prohibited.

9.  In keeping with professional decorum, hair must be a natural color, ears are the only exposed areas of the body on which pierced jewelry may be worn and only professional style jewelry is permitted.

10.  Support staff (custodial, food service, maintenance, and transportation staff) shall be neat, clean, and dressed appropriately, as described in their respective handbooks.

11.  Campus staff may dress casually for calendar designated staff work days as directed by the campus principal or supervisor.

12.  Professional dress is expected for in and out of district workshops and staff development.

13. All employees are role models and should dress accordingly. Questionable attire will be addressed on an individual basis by the principal or supervisor.

14. *Business casual attire in alignment with the employee dress code is also permissible for the 2026-2027 school year at the discretion of the supervisor.