APPROPRIATE ATTIRE

• Dresses (and splits in dresses), skirts (and splits in skirts), skorts, and shorts must be no more than five (5) inches above the knee when standing, (leggings, including sheer material, or tights do not substitute for length).

• Clothing must cover undergarments.

• Leggings/tights/thermal tights may only be worn under dresses, shirts, shorts, or skirts of the appropriate length, no more than five (5) inches above the knee. Leggings or tights may also be worn under jeans that have holes to cover skin. Pants, shorts and skirts must be worn at the waist. Pants/shorts/skirts should not be so tight as to show undergarments.

• Shirts and tops with sleeves at least 3” wide at the shoulder.

• Religious head coverings.

• Appropriate undergarments must be worn.

 INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE FOR ALL STUDENTS

• Hats, hoods on clothing, or jackets, athletic headbands, and sunglasses. ANY VIOLATION WILL RESULT IN CONFISCATION OF THE ITEMS

• Head coverings such as headbands, bandanas, and bonnets

• Tube tops, halter tops, tops with string straps, and plunging necklines that expose cleavage.

• Bare midriffs and backs

• See-through garments or sheer garments

• Shoes with wheels or cleats

• Bedroom shoes/house slippers, lounge wear, pajamas/sleepwear, and blankets

• Wallet/pocket chains

• “Sagging” pants - Sagging is identified as pants that are not worn at the waist, underwear/shorts should not be showing. Exposed undergarments may be considered Refusal to Obey and lead to further disciplinary action

• Clothing that promotes tobacco, alcohol or other drugs

• Clothing that promotes guns, violence, gangs, sex, or disrespect to others

• Rips, tears, holes and worn places in clothing must be no more than five (5) inches above the knee UNLESS TIGHTS ARE WORN UNDER THEM, COVERING SKIN (excludes pants that have a sewn-on patch outside or inside the pants leg). No undergarments should be showing.

• Accessories/Jewelry with spikes or items that can be used as weapons

*The display of obscene or profane language or gestures on clothing may result in an out-of school suspension. Also, while the displayed message may not be obscene or profane, the message conveyed may still be deemed inappropriate and students will be asked not to wear the clothing.

NOTE: The administration will make the final judgment on the appropriateness of clothing and/or appearance and reserves the right to prohibit students from wearing any articles of clothing or other items which lead to or result in the disruption of or interference with the school environment and student safety. In the event the administration determines a student’s dress is inappropriate for school in accordance with this policy, the administration will either require the student to change or will inform the student not to wear the garment to school again. Repeated violations of the Dress Code will be addressed as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Exemptions to the dress code may be made by the principal in certain religious or medical circumstances.