Dress Code for Students

A student's appearance must be appropriate for normal classroom instruction. Students’ attire should not be a distraction to the normal educational process of the school. Dress should be in accordance with the standards established by the school. For sanitary and safety reasons, stocking feet or bare feet are prohibited.

School dress code is aligned with standards established by he command. Clothing which attracts excessive attention or detracts from the learning environment of the classroom is not appropriate for the school environment. Cleanliness, good grooming, and appropriate attire are important. Extremes in dress and personal appearance that cause distraction or pose health problems are not acceptable. Individual teachers/sponsors may set additional, higher standards than those listed below for reasons of safety and presenting a positive image on field trips or off campus activities such as school exchange programs. Administration makes the final determination on the appropriateness of dress.

Examples of inappropriate school attire include, but are not limited to:

• shorts and skirts must cover a majority of the thigh
• halter tops
• off the shoulder tops
• bare midriffs
• see-through clothing
• tank tops, tube tops
• spiked clothing and collars
• beach wear
• backless/strapless clothing
• T-shirts designed as under clothing or with offensive or inappropriate language or graphics
• hats
• sunglasses
• clothing which is excessively torn or frayed

Refer to your school dress code for more specific information on your own dress code.

For prescribed times such “Spirit Week” or “Red Ribbon Week,” school spirit wear, hats, pajamas, etc. may be authorized, but still must follow the intent of each school's dress guidelines.

Bandanas or any other item that might be considered gang regalia will be confiscated and returned only to parents. Any items associated with potentially illegal activities will be turned over to the Military Police. Undergarments must not show. It is inappropriate for shorts or pants to be pulled down from the waist (sagging) regardless of what the student may be wearing under them. A good test for whether or not shorts or mini-skirts are too short is to extend both arms down beside the legs. Shorts or skirts should meet the criteria above regardless of what the student may be wearing under them.

Three-finger rule: The width of clothing on the shoulder area must be the width of the student’s three fingers (the three finger rule). No undergarments may show even if the width of the shoulder area is three fingers. Students may not be allowed to attend classes if inappropriate clothing is worn to school.

Hats and sunglasses worn inside the school building will be confiscated. The parent will need to pick up the confiscated items. Jackets, hats, and other items of clothing that students may remove and carry with them should be clearly marked with the student's full name. This will allow the school to return the item to the owner if lost. Students with body piercing should not wear large loops or other protruding objects that can be pulled by others or that can catch on another object.

Clothing that detracts from the learning environment is not necessarily limited to the above examples. Students share responsibility with parents to follow the dress code. If a student violates the rules he/she is sent to the office and parents will be contacted. Parents are required to either take the student home to change clothes or to bring appropriate clothing to the student. Students are not permitted to leave campus on their own. Students may not return to class until appropriately dressed. If a student continues to violate the dress code, he/she may be subject to further disciplinary action.

If a student has any questions about the appropriateness of a clothing item, it is highly recommended that they speak to administration before wearing the item to school.

To offer guidance concerning appropriate dress for school, the following list of INAPPROPRIATE wear is provided. This list is not all inclusive but provides examples of clothing that should not be worn to school: short shorts; pajamas, bicycle pants; mesh/"see-thru" tops; tops that expose bare midriffs; clothing, buttons, patches, etc., with obscene, vulgar, or drug-related messages. The school administrator reserves the right to decide what clothing is appropriate. Teachers who believe a student is dressed inappropriately should refer the student to the administration if the student cannot correct his/her dress.

No head covering is to be worn inside the facility. In keeping with the military decorum in the community in which we live, head covering, including bandannas, will not be allowed to be worn inside school buildings or facilities during the school hours and school-sponsored activities. Infractions of this policy will result in disciplinary action.

Updated: 12/16/2019