Student Dress Code

Students and their parents have the primary responsibility for acceptable student dress and appearance. Teachers and all other district personnel should exemplify and reinforce acceptable student dress and help students develop an understanding of appropriate appearance in the school setting and at school activities. All attire should:

* Be safe, appropriate, and do not disrupt or interfere with the education process.

* Avoid clothing being brief, tight or short.

* Be sure to completely cover all underwear with outer clothing.

* Include footwear at all times.

* Not include items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous, gang related or denigrate others on account of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

* Not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs and/or encourage other illegal or violent activities.

* Not include the wearing of hats or head cover in the classroom except for medical or religious purposes.

The principal, or his or her designee(s), shall have the authority to determine what is a violation of the “Dress Code.” This code is designed to be a guide and is by no means all-inclusive. Students who violate the student dress code shall be required to modify their appearance by covering or removing the offending item and, if necessary, replacing it with an acceptable item. Any student who refuses to do so shall be subject to discipline, up to and including out-of-school suspension.