STUDENT DRESS CODE - 5511
EFFECTIVE AS OF AUGUST 1, 2025
Appropriate dress is the primary responsibility of the
student and his/her parent or guardian. To promote safety, personal hygiene,
and academic well-being, students shall be expected to comply with reasonable
requirements relating to dress, grooming and personal appearance.
The following is the dress code for grades K-12 except
students at Margaret K. Lewis and Tom P. Haney Technical College.
The dress code policy applies from the time the student
arrives on campus until the end of the school day and at all school activities
during the school day. The principal may
make exceptions for field trips or other special activities.
For
purposes of this policy:
• School colors refer to the three assigned colors
for the school plus gray serving as a neutral for all schools.
• Standard color palette refers to khaki, navy
blue, black, or gray to include jeans.
•Articles of clothing may have a logo or
trademark no larger than 3 inches.
Tops:
•Collared shirts should have no more than the top two buttons unfastened and must be in the school’s designated colors.
•School-approved club/spirit shirts are
permitted.
•Solid school colored, crew neck, t-shirts with
small logo are permitted.
•Shirts do not have to be tucked in.
•Shirts must be long enough to ensure that no
midriff is visible with raised arms.
•Tube tops and halters of any style are
prohibited.
Bottoms:
•Bottoms must be either one of the three assigned
school colors or from the standard color palette.
•Small manufacturer’s trademark and minimal embellishments are acceptable.
•No holes, rips, or tears.
•Bottoms must be appropriately fitted and seated
at the waist.
•Belts, if worn, must be in the loops.
•Shorts should come to the mid-thigh in length.
•Leggings, spandex, or tights are permitted only when worn under a skirt, dress, shirt, or jumper that is at least mid-thigh. May not be sheer or see-through material.
•Jogger pants fitted at the ankle are permitted.
(Joggers differ from sweatpants and are not made of sweatshirt material, must
be fitted at the waist and ankle.)
•Pajama pants, sweatpants, low-rise, and
hip-huggers are not permitted.
Skirts/Dresses/Jumpers:
•Must be one of the school colors or from the
standard school palette.
•Skirts or dresses must come to the mid-thigh in
length.
•The underarm and shoulder area must be
covered.
•Spaghetti straps and jumpers are allowed only
with a school-approved shirt underneath.
•No graphics or print patterns.
•A small logo not to exceed 3 inches is
permissible.
Shoes:
• Shoes must be worn at all times.
• Shoes must have closed toes.
•Closed backs or shoes with backstraps
appropriately fitted behind the foot.
•No bedroom shoes, flip-flops, shower shoes,
slides, beach footwear, or shoes with wheels are allowed.
Sweaters/Sweatshirts/Hoodies:
•Long-sleeved sweaters, sweatshirts, or hoodies
must be in school colors or gray.
•School approved club and spirit sweatshirts are
permitted.
•Small manufacturer’s trademark is acceptable.
•Hoodies, zippered sweatshirts, and sweatshirts
in school colors or gray may be worn in the classroom; however, attached hoods
may not be worn indoors.
Coats/Jackets:
•Can be any color, but school colors are
preferred.
•Outerwear may not have graphics.
•Trench coats are not permitted.
•Coats and jackets can be worn but must be worn
over dress code-compliant clothing; however, attached hoods may not be worn
indoors.
Face
Coverings/Head and Neck Wear:
•Solid color cloth face coverings may be worn by
students as necessary for health and safety.
•Coverings or headgear may not cover eyes or tops
of head.
•Scarves must be worn around the neck or
shoulders (accessory item only; no bandanas).
•Headwear, including hats, sunglasses, or other
sun-protective items may be worn outside only.
Such protective items must be properly stored in cubbies, purse, locker
or backpack.
•Jewelry or accessories that may be used as a
weapon, such as chains or spiked jewelry, are not permitted.
Sports
and Extracurricular Activities:
•Students participating in extracurricular
activities shall conform to the standards of this policy while attending
classes during the regular school day.
•Cheerleaders may wear their uniforms when
required for participation in school sanctioned activities.
•Athletes may wear the team jerseys on game days
with appropriate uniform bottoms.
Exceptions
to wearing dress code attire are permitted when:
•Students may wear a uniform of a nationally
recognized youth organization, such as JROTC, FFA, etc., on regular meeting
days.
•A student wears a costume, special clothing or
attire necessary for participation in a schoolsponsored or extracurricular
activity provided the clothing complies with District policy.
•The dress code guidelines violate a student’s sincerely held religious belief.
•Students enrolled in special programs such as
on-the-job vocational training, or participating in school activities which
require additional standards of dress or grooming, shall comply with such
additional standards.
•When applicable, students shall be required to “dress out” and wear physical education uniforms prescribed by the school.
•Upon a parent’s written request, the principal may approve reasonable accommodations for special needs.
Prohibited
Attire:
Each student is expected to dress appropriately in such a manner that is respectful to self and others. Dress and grooming shall be clean, healthy and safe, and shall not be permitted to disrupt the teaching and learning environment. Attire and accessories that are prohibited include, but are not limited to: • Clothing that exposes underwear or private body parts
•Fishnet tights
•Garters
•Sleepwear, pajamas, or other bedroom clothes
•Beach wear or bathing suits
•Animal tails
•Any clothing or accessory item that causes a
disruption to the learning environment
Students
in kindergarten through fifth grade who violate this Policy are subject to the
following disciplinary actions:
•First and second violation — Parent notification, verbal warning, and change of inappropriate attire.
•Third violation — Parent notification, change of inappropriate attire, and possible loss of privilege.
•Fourth violation — Parent conference, change of inappropriate attire, and 1-3 days of In-School Suspension (ISS).
•Additional offenses will result in additional days of ISS and possible further disciplinary action up to and including Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) if the continued offenses are a result of willful disobedience.
Students
in sixth through twelfth grades who violate this Policy are subject to the
following disciplinary actions:
•First and second violation — Parent notification, verbal warning, and change of inappropriate attire.
•Third violation — Parent notification, change of inappropriate attire, and 1-3 days of ISS.
•Fourth violation — Parent conference, change of inappropriate attire, and 3-5 days of ISS.
•Additional offenses will result in additional
days of ISS and possible further disciplinary action up to and including OSS if
the continued offenses are a result of willful disobedience.
Any interpretation of the dress code that is required of
this policy shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent or his/her
Designee. The Superintendent or his
designee is authorized to make the final decision regarding the interpretation,
application and enforcement of this policy and to make certain that it is being
uniformly applied and enforced at each of the schools within the District.
The Superintendent can add dress code requirements based
upon the unique needs of the population served at a school.
Effective 7/1/25
