Grades  K - 8

Clothing or jewelry accessories must be age-appropriate, not disruptive to the teaching-learning process, and cannot be provocative, suggestive symbols, revealing, indecent, vulgar, or obscene.

a. For sanitary and safety reasons and in accordance with State Health regulations, all children are required to wear appropriate shoes to school.

b. Dress for special school sponsored activities that occur outside the regular school day may be determined and regulated at the discretion of the principal.

c. Sunglasses and hats are not to be worn inside.

d. There shall be no jewelry or any other article affixed to a student’s nose, tongue, lips, cheek, eyebrow, or any other visible part of the body, with the exception of the ears. Articles on the ears must not promote alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or the use of controlled substances, depict violence, or be of a sexual or disruptive nature.

e. All tattoos must be covered.

f. No article shall be worn in the eyes other than medically prescribed corrective lenses.

g. Kerchiefs, bandanas, sweatbands, sunglasses, and rags are not allowed.

h. All shirts and blouses below must be appropriately tucked in.

i. All pants that are made with belt loops must be worn with an appropriate length belt.

2. Grades K-2

Clothing that is not provocative, suggestive, or does not prove to be disruptive to the learning environment will be allowed in grades K-2.

3. Grades 3-8

Clothing will not be allowed which promotes alcoholic beverages, tobacco, the use of controlled substances, depicts violence, is of a sexual nature, or is of a disruptive nature.

a. Clothing must not disrupt the learning environment and must be free of any provocative or suggestive symbols, words, slogans, and advertisements. Additionally, clothing that is torn, cut, sliced, or shredded is unacceptable. Altered, gloves, spikes, chains, or any other accessories that would interrupt the learning environment is not acceptable.

b. Garments for the lower body section must be attractive, neat, and not more than (4) four inches above the kneecap when standing erect. These garments include dresses, skirts, shorts, and any other appropriate apparel. These garments, including uniforms, must fit snug around the waist. Sagging pants are not allowed.

c. Garments for the upper body section must be attractive, neat, and, as a minimum, cover the upper torso. These garments include shirts, blouses, and any other appropriate apparel. Tank tops and halter tops are not to be worn at school.

Penalties for violation of Mode of Dress excluding Body Piercing, Tattooing, Eye Lenses other than Prescribed Corrective Lenses

First Offense: 1 day ISS/OSS/parent notification
SecondOffense: 2 days ISS/OSS
Third Offense: 3 days ISS/OSS

Penalties for Body Piercing, Tattooing, Eye Lenses other than Prescribed Corrective Lenses

First Offense: 3 Days ISS/OSS, Parent Notification
Second Offense: 5 Days OSS
Third Offense: Recommendation for Alternative Academy
 

9-12 Dress Codes

Clothing or jewelry must be age-appropriate, not disruptive to the teaching-learning process, and cannot be provocative, revealing, indecent, vulgar, or obscene.

a. For sanitary and safety reasons and in accordance with State Health regulations, all children are required to wear shoes to school.

b. Dress for special school sponsored activities that occur outside the regular school day may be determined and regulated at the discretion of the principal.

c. Sunglasses and hats are not to be worn inside. Headdress including kerchiefs, bandanas, sweatbands, and rags are not allowed.

d. There shall be no jewelry or any other article affixed to a student’s nose, tongue, lips cheek, eyebrow, or any other visible part of the body, with the exception of the ears. Articles on the ears must not promote alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or the use of controlled substances, depict violence, or are of a sexual or disruptive nature.

e. All tattoos must be covered.

f. No article shall be worn in the eyes other than medically prescribed corrective lenses.

g. All Shirts and blouses must be appropriately tucked in.

h. All pants that are made with belt loops must be worn with an appropriate length belt.

2. Grades 9-12

Clothing will not be allowed which promotes alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and the use of controlled substances, depicts violence, is of a sexual nature, or is of a disruptive nature.

a. Clothing must not disrupt the learning environment and must be free of any provocative or suggestive symbols, words, slogans, and advertisements. Additionally, clothing that is torn, cut, sliced, or shredded is unacceptable. Altered gloves, chains, spikes, or any other accessories that would interrupt the learning environment are not acceptable.

b. Leggings may not be worn.

c. Garments for the upper body section must be attractive, neat, and, as a minimum, cover the upper torso. These garments include shirts, blouses, and any other appropriate apparel. Tank tops and halter tops are not to be worn at school.

Penalties for Body Piercing, Tattooing, Eye Lenses other the Prescribed Corrective Lenses and mouthpieces

First Offense: 3 days ISS/OSS, Parent Notification
Second Offense: 5 days ISSOSS
Third Offense: 10 days OSS, Recommendations for Alternative Academy.