DRESS GUIDE FOR STUDENTS
The key to maintaining suitable and healthy dress and grooming practices is the exercise of sound judgment and good taste. Parents are requested to work with their child so that they are dressed, groomed neatly and cleanly and wear clothing that is suitable for the weather conditions. This dress guide pertains to field trips, field days, extra-curricular activities, athletic events, school dances and at all school related activities in addition to the normal school day.
Board of Education policy strictly prohibits dress and grooming practices which:
Present a hazard to the health or safety of the student him/ herself, or to others in the school.
Materially interfere with schoolwork, create disorder, or disrupt the educational program.
Cause excessive wear or damage to school property.
Prevent the student from achieving his/her own educational objectives because of blocked vision or restricted movement.
Clothing and other articles which are distracting, revealing or may draw undue or negative attention to the wearer are not permitted. These might include, but are not limited to, clothing that is extremely tight or form fitting, clothing that is excessively short, or clothing that is inappropriately revealing. Clothing must fully cover shoulders and the midriff. Shirts must not contain any inappropriate or offensive sayings or graphics. Shorts must be of acceptable length.
Specific items that are not acceptable in a school setting include bike, exercise, or boxer shorts, half or three quarter length T-shirts, mesh shirts, or thin strapped shirts. “Sagging” or “slacking” as well as rolling up of pants are strictly prohibited. Shorts/pants with holes above mid thigh. Please refrain from wearing skin tight clothing, "biker shorts" or "leggings", ripped jeans, and sleeveless shirts. Also, the wearing of hats, bandanas, sun visors, and sunglasses within the school building is not acceptable. The wearing of such footwear as high heels or clogs is discouraged for safety reasons. All students should keep their shoes or sneakers tied at all times. Garments intended for outside wear or sleeping should not be worn in school. The wearing of coats, jackets, and pajamas in the classroom is not permitted.
Please Note: Students are expected to wear footwear at all times. All shoes must have a back or strap to them. No flip-flops or open shoes are permitted.
The wearing of chains, including wallet chains, is prohibited. Not only does it cause damage to school property, scratching desks, etc., they are also a distraction in the classroom, and can also be construed as a weapon.
Students who report to school in attire that is not appropriate will have their parents contacted to arrange for a change of clothing. Students may be requested to remain in the main office or with a certificated staff member until a change of clothes has been brought to the school. All missed class time and work shall be made up.
In addition to the above, the administration reserves the right to make a decision regarding the appropriateness of student dress. Students are encouraged to obtain an interpretation of the dress code from the administration in advance if they are in doubt of the applicability of the code to certain articles of clothing. Violation of the dress code may result in disciplinary action.
More detailed information pertaining to dress code is noted in a “Document” on RealTime and acknowledgement is required by parent/guardian prior to the first day of school.