Dress Code
There is a close relationship between high standards of dignity and pride and proper grooming which all contribute to an appropriate learning environment. Modesty will be the dominant feature in all clothes. Attire shall be clean and inoffensive. The student and parent share in the responsibility for proper grooming of the student, however, the campus principal has the final authority concerning propriety of clothes, hairstyle, and jewelry.
Unacceptable Clothing and Accessories
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Shorts, skorts or skirts shorter than mid-thigh or shorter than the tips of the fingertips, whichever is shorter
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Spandex shorts or pants
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Shorts that are distracting, including wind shorts, jogging shorts, bicycling shorts/pants or other tight fitting shorts
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Extremely short shirts, halter tops, tank tops or other shirts with deep-cut openings
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Dresses or shirts that only partially cover the shoulders, i.e. spaghetti straps
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Shirts that do not cover the midriff*
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Any clothing which may reveal undergarments
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Skirts that detract from the learning environment
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Torn, cut, ripped, frayed jeans/clothing
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Slacks/pants/shorts worn below the waist
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Duster coats/trench coats
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Tight fitting clothing
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Clothing, accessories, or tattoos with reference to alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco, vulgar language, violence, gang-related affiliation, or other symbols that detract from the learning environment
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Gang-related attire (colors, bandanas, shoe laces, symbols)
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Bedroom attire (pajamas, slippers, etc.)
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Visible body piercing, including the tongue, eyebrow, nose, excluding the ear**
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Caps, hats, or any other head covering in the building
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Excessive or distinctive make-up
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Bandanas
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Chains which have the potential to be used as a weapon
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Collars intended for use on animals, including spiked collars
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Hair which is not a natural human color (yellow, blue, pink, etc.) or which may cause disruption to the school environment
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Wheeled footwear
Sheer shirts covering unacceptable clothing are NOT acceptable and do NOT meet the standards of the dress code.
** Covering body piercing with band-aids, tape, or any other temporary covering is NOT acceptable and does NOT meet the standards of the dress code.
The administrator in cooperation with the sponsor, coach, or other person in charge of an extracurricular activity (or curricular activity such as a concert), may regulate the dress and grooming of students who participate in the activity.