Authority: The Board authorizes the Superintendent to enforce school regulations
prohibiting student dress or grooming practices which:
1. Present a hazard to the health or safety of the student or to others in the school.
2. Materially interfere with school work, create disorder, or disrupt the educational
process.
3. Cause excessive wear or damage to school property.
4. Prevent the student from achieving his/her own educational objectives because of
blocked vision or restricted movement. |
Guidelines: Violations include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Head Covering - Students are not permitted to wear head coverings. The principal may permit head coverings for exceptional cases on an individual basis, such as religion or health.
2. Sunglasses - Students are not permitted to wear sunglasses. In cases requiring prescription lenses, a statement from the prescribing physician shall be submitted to the principal.
3. Footwear - Students are not permitted to wear footwear that violates the authority of this policy.
4. Jackets and Coats - Students are not permitted to wear jackets or coats. The principal may permit jackets or coats for exceptional cases on an individual basis (students crossing for classes, etc.).
5. Book Bags and Backpacks - Students are permitted to wear book bags or backpacks only if they are see-through vinyl.
It is considered inappropriate to wear any article of clothing or jewelry which would deter the health, safety, or educational process. The clothing that may not be worn in school are, but not limited to, short shorts, spandex, camisole tops, cut off sweats, boxer shorts, sags, midriffs, mesh tops, spaghetti straps, halter tops, skirts and shorts above mid thigh, sharp objects on jewelry, biker chains, or any chain that could be used as a weapon.
Female students are reminded that neither shoulder may be bare and tops must completely cover the front and back of the upper torso. Male students are reminded that sleeveless shirts are prohibited. Both males and females are advised that no bellies or backs may be exposed.
Clothing that is either torn, revealing, or tight is considered to be inappropriate school attire. Clothing that promotes drugs or alcohol or is offensive either by sexual or racial reference is prohibited.
All violations of this policy shall be reviewed on a case by case basis and could include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Verbal warning
2. Detention
3. In school suspension
4. Suspension
5. Administrative Hearing
6. School Board Hearing (could be expulsion)
Students who arrive to school in clothing that violates this dress code will be taken aside and presented with the option of having a parent bring a change of clothes to school or to change into garments available at school at a central location - laundered clothing such as tee-shirts, jackets or trousers stored at the school for just this purpose. We prefer that the students comply with the regulations and arrive at school properly attired and ask the parents' cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school. |
