Dress Code

DRESS CODE 

In order to create an atmosphere conducive to learning and to minimize disruptions attributable to personal appearance, conduct, grooming and hygiene, and attire, the policy concerning dress and grooming shall be as follows:

1. Hair will be clean and well groomed at all times, but should not extend below the eyebrows or over the top of the collar of a shirt. Any hair that extends below the collar must be in a ponytail. Sideburns may not extend below the bottom of the earlobe.

2. Boys will be clean-shaven at all times.

3. Earrings are not encouraged. Only stud earrings may be worn.

4. No sleeveless tops/shirts will be allowed.

Girls:

1. Hair will be clean and well groomed at all times.

2. Dresses, skirts and shorts shall be at the first knuckle length of a fisted hand in length at all times. No low-cut attire is acceptable. Foundation garments must be worn.

3. No bare torso, halter tops, or tops with a strap less than 2" wide shall be worn. No backless attire is acceptable. Garments that expose cleavage and/or bare backs and shoulders will not be allowed.

Student Body:

1. Prohibited are pictures, emblems, clothing, or writing on clothing that are lewd, offensive, vulgar, or obscene; that directly or indirectly depict the occult, promote violence, represent gang membership, or promote, directly or indirectly, tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other substance prohibited under school policy. Also prohibited is any clothing or grooming that, in the principal’s judgment, may reasonably be expected to cause disruption of or interference with normal school operations.

2. Specifically prohibited for school are displays of body piercing, with the exception of ears.

3. No visible tattoos.

4. No sunglasses may be worn within the school building.

5. Shorts at the first knuckle length of a fisted hand must be worn over spandex/leggings.

6. Students are to wear shoes or sandals at all times.

7. Shorts length must be at the first knuckle length of a fisted hand.

8. Apparel with rips, holes, or frayed/fringed edges must meet regular dress code standards, covering all undergarments.

9. Shorts and pants must be worn at the natural waistline (i.e., no "saggies").

10. Dress for social functions and activities will be determined by the sponsor of those functions and announced prior to the occasion.

11. Clothing must be worn as it was designed to be worn.

12. Attire must be gender appropriate.

13. The building administration will use its discretion in questions concerning the dress code. Where there is a question on the dress or appearance of a student, the school authorities’ decision will be final. The dress and grooming standards can be changed if they interfere with the students’ education or cause a disruption on the campus.

Regulations in reference to grooming and dress for special activities such as athletics, fine arts, cheerleading, drill team, etc., are governed by individual persons in charge of the activity and are under the direction of the principal.

If the administrator determines that a student’s grooming or dress violates the dress code, the student shall be given an opportunity to correct the problem at school. Repeated offenses will result in more serious disciplinary action.

School administration may approve dress code variances for a special occasion.