Dress Code

Grades PK-12

The School Board will not allow any student to wear clothing that distracts from or disrupts the school's learning environment. The student's cleanliness and grooming will also be considered. The principal will have the final say in what is or is not proper dress. The students as well as the parents are expected to use good judgment regarding dress and appearance.

Bottoms

1. Shorts, skirts, and split-skirts shall be allowed so long as they measure no shorter than three (3) inches above the knee when the student is standing.
2. Capri pants are acceptable as long as they are not clinging to the body. 
3. Biking shorts, boxer shorts worn as outer wear, sweat suits, warm-ups, jogging suits, pants with unrepaired holes, skin-tight pants and pants worn below the waist shall not be allowed.  
4. Leggings worn under dresses, skirts, or shorts shall be allowed. 
5. All pants with belt loops must be worn with a belt or other acceptable accessory for holding up pants (such as suspenders). 
6. Baggy or drooping pants that fall off the hips are not allowed.
   

Tops

1. Tank tops worn layered with other garments shall be allowed.
2. Shoulders, underarm areas, and midriffs must be covered at all times, including when arms are raised. Sleeveless shirts shall not be allowed. 
3. All shirts must be tucked in.
   

Shoes

1. All shoes having strings or buckles must have the strings tied and the buckles buckled at all times.
2. Boys must wear socks with their shoes. 
3. Backless sandals, flip flops, or bedroom slippers shall not be allowed.
   

Hair

1. Hair shall be neat, well-groomed, and clean all times.
2. Afros shall be well-groomed, and clean at all times. 
3. Shaved parts in the hair shall be limited to two (2) and each part shall not exceed three (3) inches in length. 
4. Hair length for boys shall be no longer than the top of a standard T-shirt collar, and hair shall not obstruct the face. 
5. Braids and cornrows are allowed for boys if they adhere to the hair length specified above. 
6. Numbers, designs, symbols, words, and phrases cut in the hair shall not be allowed.
7. Mohawks, punk-rock hairdos, and outlandish colors shall not be allowed. 
8. Ponytails for boys are allowed.  
9. Hair rollers, nets, and plastic caps shall not be allowed.
   

Other

1. Garments advertising liquor and tobacco products, offensive messages, or offensive language shall not be allowed.
2. Tattoos and undergarments must be hidden from view at all times. 
3. Caps, hats, sunglasses, or bandanas may not be worn inside school buildings. 
4. Gang related clothing is prohibited. 
5. Nose rings, ear straws, or earrings for boys shall not be allowed.
   

Definitions

• "Offensive messages, or other offensive language," as used in Section 22 of the revised Dress Code of 2004, is defined to include (but is not necessarily limited to):
  

1. Items of clothing or paraphernalia that are publicly displayed on one's person which identify a street gang or a like group or organization of person that is known to the school district and/or to local law enforcement agencies (1) to be organized for the purpose of (a) engaging in criminal activity or other illegal acts or (b) promoting criminal activity or other illegal acts or (2) to habitually engage in or promote crime, other forms of illegal activity or conduct that disrupts or hinders the educational process. 
2. The public display of a color, a combination of colors or other identifying attributes of one's person under circumstances where, (1) based on articularable events or experiences occurring in the community where the school district is located, the same known to be used by a street gang or a like group or organization of persons that disrupt or hinder the educational Process, or (2) the same is used by a street gang or a like group or organization of persons whose declared purpose (among other possible purposes) is to engage in criminal acts, other illegal acts or acts that disrupt or hinder the educational process.
   

Exceptions
Where required by law, or when bonafide reasoning such as that based on religious convictions or health and safety needs exist, and where the granting of an accommodations or exceptions is justified and will not unreasonably disrupt or hinder the educational process, the school district may accept a student from one or more requirements of the Dress Code.

Procedures/Consequences

1. 1st offense - Principal/student conference. Second copy of dress code policy will be given to student.
2. 2nd offense - The principal will notify the parent in writing of the child's failure to follow Dress Code policy. 
3. 3rd offense - Removal from school until a parent conference is held. 
4. 4th offense - A final parent conference will be held to determine appropriate and subsequent disciplinary action.