Dress Code

  • Safety, the prevention of distraction / disruption, and modesty are the guiding principles taken into account for dress code decisions.

  • The administration makes the final interpretation of what is unsafe, distracting / disruptive, or immodest. 

  • A student will be asked to alter their dress if administration determines doing so is necessary for conformance to the guiding principles. Failure to comply with administration’s direction will subject the student’s dress to literal application of the below guidelines.

  • A student may contact their parents to supply suitable clothing.

  • Failure of the student to comply with the administration’s directives to restore their dress to conformance with the guiding principles or to the guidelines will be considered insubordination. 

  • The following guidelines suggest the appropriateness of clothing:

 

  1. Clothing must be worn as it was designed and intended.

  2. Messages on clothing which are vulgar, have sexual connotations, or are generally offensive, or which advertise or advocate the use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs are inappropriate for school. 

  3. Skirts or shorts that come to the knee or below when a student is standing are appropriate. Pants, skirts, and shorts should also not be worn low enough to expose undergarments or the student’s backside.

  4. Tops that expose the midriff, low cut tops that expose the chest area, see-through tops, tank tops, camisoles, halter tops, and tops with spaghetti straps may not be worn unless they are under another shirt that will remain on all day.  Shirts should cover the shoulder. 

  5. Holes in clothing should not expose anything above the knee. 

  6. Students may not wear pajama tops or bottoms to school.

  7. Shoes must be worn at all times.  Slippers and shoes with wheels are prohibited.  Flip flops and sandals are permitted.

  8. The following are not to be worn indoors: gloves, hats, caps, winter scarves, bandanas, hoods, sunglasses, or other head gear. Hair bands, headbands, and fashion scarves used as they are intended are acceptable.

  9. Outerwear such as coats and jackets must be placed in the locker for storage.

  10. Any chains, metal items attached to leather, or any apparel that could be determined to be inappropriate or dangerous (i.e. necklace with spikes) are prohibited.