These guidelines are not intended to be an exclusive list of permitted or prohibited items of dress, rather a guideline that ensures the safety and orderliness of our school environment even on a “dress down day. The frequency of violations observed may limit the potential number of dress down days in the future.
1. All clothing:
- Must be appropriate and decent (not displaying any part of the body inappropriately) and no undergarments may show at any time.
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No holes, rips, ravels or tears are permitted in any garment (including jeans).
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No obscene, suggestive, or disrespectful slogans/graphics are permitted. Clothing that supports, suggests, or endorses the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sexual activity, death, or violence is prohibited.
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Clothing, jewelry or other accessories may not be dangerous, hazardous, distracting, or disruptive to the wearer or other students. For example, chains, straps, safety pins, or metal fastener of any type.
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No sleepwear permitted.
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Shirts, blouses, sweaters, and other top garments:
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Must be long enough to not show any skin or undergarments whether sitting, standing, raising arms, or leaning over and must have sleeves.
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Shirts with hoods are not permitted.
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Pants, slacks, shorts, skirts, dresses, and other lower garments:
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Must be worn at the waistline.
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Leggings or yoga style pants are not permitted.
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Hats, bandanas, and sunglasses are not permitted.
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Shorts/skorts must be mid-thigh.
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Skirts need to be to the knee.
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Shoes must be closed toe with a secured strap in back. No slippers or sandals.
Exceptions to the Dress Code
- If a staff member is conducting a special class/activity that requires attire different from the above-mentioned regulations or seeks recognition for a school-sponsored activity, the staff member will seek prior approval from the administration. Students will be given advance notice about the activity and the permissible clothing type.
- Attire for Physical Education will be determined by the Physical Education Teacher.
- Athletic attire may be worn only on game or competition days and will be determined by the coach and approved by the administration.