Dress Expectations
Respect and Safety: All attire should be safe and appropriate for a school setting. Clothing that promotes violence, illegal substances, or hate speech is prohibited.
Inclusivity: Clothing that adheres to cultural, religious, or individual expression is permitted if it aligns with safety and respect for others.
General Standards (All Grades)
- The building principal, or their designee, has the final authority in determining whether a student’s dress, grooming, or body piercings are appropriate.
- Apparel featuring writing, symbols, or pictures that are vulgar, suggestive, or imply sex, drugs, alcohol, violence, or discrimination is prohibited.
- Coats and backpacks must be secured in lockers or designated areas upon arrival and remain there until the end of the school day.
Middle & High School Guidelines
- Tops: Clothing must fully cover the stomach and chest. While Policy 4511 emphasizes "minimum restrictions," attire must not expose undergarments or private areas.
- Bottoms: All styles (except pajamas) are permitted if they cover undergarments and private areas while standing, sitting, or bending.
- Length: All shorts, skirts, and dresses must reach mid-thigh when standing. Ripped clothing is only permitted if the rips are below mid-thigh.
- Footwear: Shoes must be safe for walking; house slippers and shoes with wheels are prohibited.
- Headwear: Hats, caps, hoods, and other full coverage headwear, including bonnets, are not to be worn indoors, except for documented medical or religious reasons.
Corrective Procedures
- Students in violation will be asked to correct the attire (via modification or alternative clothing) before returning to the classroom.
- Students who violate these rules may be denied admission to class and face disciplinary action.