Dress Code

DRESS CODE

Owen J Roberts School District reserves the right to prohibit any mode of dress/jewelry/hair style that is beyond current community/school accepted standards or in any manner jeopardizing to the health, welfare or safety of a student or other students. Any clothing judged to be a disruptive influence in class, or interfering with educational rights of others, is considered improper dress. Certain types of clothing and hairstyles may be required for physical education class or for extracurricular activities such as band, athletics, etc.

The following rules and procedures have been developed in respect to the Board Regulation #221A regarding student dress and grooming. However, solutions to situations not specifically covered are the responsibility of building level administrators. Appropriate decisions will be made based on the intent and spirit of Board Policy. Students and parents are expected to exercise careful judgement in the selection of appropriate attire for school.

● Clothing must cover areas from one armpit across to the other armpit, down to approximately 3 to 4 inches in length on the upper thighs (see image below). All tops must have shoulder straps which must be wider than spaghetti/noodle straps. Rips or tears in clothing must be lower than the 3 to 4 inches in length of the coverage area.

o This applies equally to both the front and back of the attire.

● See through or mesh garments must not be worn without appropriate coverage underneath that meets the minimum requirements of the dress code.

● Clothing and accessories are not permitted if they:

o Have sexually suggestive writing/pictures

o Advocate violence

o Advertise or promote the use of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs o Have double meaning wording or obscene language or are disrespectful or offensive to others

A tattoo must be covered if it meets any of the above criteria

● Footwear: Shoes must be worn at all times. Any shoe that poses a safety hazard is not permitted. Certain types of footwear may be required for physical education or lab/shop settings for protective purposes.

● Jewelry: Any jewelry that could cause injury or constitute a hazard is not permitted.

● Head Wear: Hats, hoods, sunglasses and visors are not permitted. Such headwear must be removed upon entering the building. These items must remain out of sight until the final bell indicating the end of the school day. Religious dress is excluded from this policy.

● Health and Hygiene: Any apparel that is judged to be unhealthy or unsanitary (e.g., clothing that is dirty and/or gives off a foul odor) is not permitted. Each student is expected to maintain good personal hygiene.