Dress Code

   High School Dress & Grooming Standard

With the exception of those participating in a School Choice or a Magnet program, high school students will not be required to wear an assigned uniform; however, they must dress appropriately and adhere to the dress code guidelines described below.

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   Unacceptable Attire

Students are not allowed to wear clothing, jewelry (including body piercing jewelry and “grills”), buttons, haircuts, tattoos, or other attire or markings which are offensive, suggestive, disruptive, or indecent. Unacceptable attire include the following:

• Clothing associated with gangs
• Clothing encouraging the use of tobacco, drugs, alcohol, or violence
• Clothing associated with discrimination on the basis of age, color, handicap, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, or sex
• Clothing exposing the upper chest cleavage, torso, buttocks, or upper thighs such as see through garments, miniskirts, mini-dresses, halters, backless dresses, tube tops or tank tops with out over shirts, spaghetti strap garments without over shirts, bare midriff outfits, or shirts tied at the midriff
• Clothing that is intentionally altered or ill-fitted garments are not acceptable. Ill-fitted garments include, but are not limited to, garments that are too small or too large, unduly oversized or undersized, or skin-tight
• Transparent, mesh, or see through clothing
• Clothing must be completely buckled, belted, buttoned, or fastened; no sagging
• Cut, frayed or torn clothing with holes or patched holes
• Sleeveless shirts for boys
• No towels, wash cloths, or handkerchiefs are to be carried to school or used at school with exception of physical education class
• Clothing or outer garments traditionally designed as undergarments such as boxer shorts, bloomers, tights, hosiery, and sleepwear
• Clothing or footwear that is construed by the principal or designee as hazardous or dangerous to the health of the students or others
• Hats, hoods, headgear, or any head covering, except when approved by the principal

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   Outer Garments

The dress and grooming standard for high school students shall not prohibit students from wearing coats, jackets, sweaters, or other appropriate outer garments when necessary due to weather conditions or for other legitimate reasons and shall be the appropriate size for the student, shall not be overly baggy, not violate any other provisions of this protocol. Long overcoats or sweaters that might serve to conceal contraband shall be removed immediately upon arrival at the school or function.