The district reserves the right to ban from school clothes and accessories that are disruptive to the educational process and to the orderly operation of the school. The Dress and Grooming Code includes the following requirements:

1. The primary goal: Students must dress neatly and modestly. Clothing should be worn as the manufacturer intended.

2. Hair: Hair must be neat, clean and well-groomed. No type of head covering, bandana, cap or hat may be worn in the building. Hair rollers or long-handled combs may not be worn in the hair. Hair cannot be dyed any color other than a natural color (i.e. no green, blue, purple, pink, etc.).

3. Dresses/Skirts: Skirts must reach below mid-thigh when arms are at full extension down by ones side. Slits in dresses/skirts must conform to the mid-thigh rule. Garments should not fit tightly. Sleeveless dresses, blouses, or tops including spaghetti straps and tank tops are not allowed unless covered by a sweater or jacket. Sleepwear or pajamas are not allowed.

4. Pants: Slacks and jeans are appropriate. Slits/cuts or fringed openings are not permitted even when other garments are worn underneath. Pants must be worn at the waist. Oversized pants are not allowed. Pants should not be form fitting (i.e. tights). Form fitting pants will be considered hosiery and must be worn with a skirt or dress of the appropriate length.

5. Shorts: Shorts must reach below mid-thigh when hands and arms are at full extension along ones sides. Walking shorts or dress shorts are advisable. Wind shorts, boxer shorts, or bike shorts/tights are not allowed.

6. Shirts: Shirts should be buttoned except for the neck button or zipped to the same degree. Shirt length must be so that no torso skin is visible when the elbows are raised shoulder high. Tank tops, muscle-shirts, shimmed shirts, or cut-off shirts are not permitted. All blouses, shirts, or tops must have sleeves. Sheer or see-through blouses may not be worn. Holes or openings in garments may not reveal ones body or undergarments.

7. Garment/Jewelry Content: Garments/jewelry bearing any insignia, writing or emblems representing alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products are not permitted. Artist shirts or any other garment/jewelry depicting offensive, violent, or profane writing or designs are not permitted. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings at school. Any garment/jewelry that causes a class disruption will be deemed inappropriate.

8. Footwear: Shoes must be appropriate for school. Beach shoes, water shoes, thongs, house slippers, flip-flops, slides, etc. are not to be worn at school. A strap around the back of the shoe is not required. Shoes with rollers (heelies) or any shoes that present a safety hazard are not permitted.

9. Coats/Costumes: Heavy outdoor coats or overcoats should not be worn in the classroom. Wearing a costume, cape, mask, gown, etc. is not allowed.

10. Sunglasses: Non-prescription glasses with dark lenses or sunglasses are not to be worn inside the building.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure compliance with dress code regulations. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.