DRESS CODE

The basic responsibility for the appearance of the students rests with the parents and students themselves.  Good personal hygiene allows for a more comfortable classroom setting.  No unusual apparel, fashion or hair color/style (examples: mohawks and hair cut outs) that distract others or disrupt classroom instruction will be allowed.  The following rules shall govern the dress code of all students.

Anything that is too short, too tight, has rips or tears in shirts or pants, causes distraction or disruptions in class, promotes music groups or controlled substances, is sloppy in appearance or deemed inappropriate for school will result in a phone call to a parent/guardian to bring more suitable attire for the student.  Parents may also be called to take the student for a different haircut, if needed.

PANTS: Straight leg or boot cut only and worn at waist level with a belt, if needed.  No oversized, baggy pants allowed.  Pants may not drag the floor and must be hemmed.  Pants for girls may not be tight/form fitting without a shirt that reaches mid-thigh (enforced in grades 3-5 )

SHORTS: Shorts must be mid-thigh or longer, hemmed, and worn at waist level with a belt, if needed.  No long, big legged shorts.  No short athletic or gym shorts.

SKIRTS/JUMPERS/DRESSES (Girls):  The length must be mid-thigh or longer, hemmed, and worn at waist level with a belt, if needed.  No halter dresses.

SHIRTS:         No inappropriate or distasteful pictures, slogans, or ads.

                        No fishnet or muscle shirts.  No spaghetti straps.  No halter tops.

                        No midriff showing.  No sheer or see through shirts.

SOCKS:          Recommended unless wearing sandals.

SHOES:          Sensible – No shoes with rollers. Plastic and rubber flip-flops are discouraged because of safety and durability. Light-up shoes are also discouraged due to the distractions that they could cause.

GENERAL:

• Mohawks, shapes/letters that are cut out of the hair or any unusual hairstyles or hair colors are not allowed for girls or boys.
• Boys may not wear earrings or studs or other such items.
• Girls may wear earrings or studs in the ears only.
• No tattoos (permanent or temporary) should be visible.
• No hats, caps, sunglasses permitted (unless designated by a teacher).