2006 School Dress Code!!!!!!!
From what I notice it says nothing about tucking a shirt in or wearing socks!!! YAY!!
STUDENT DRESS CODE
The Board and administration recognize the importance of the rights and privileges of each individual in the School District. The Board is also aware that schools are for the purpose of providing educational opportunities for all students in an atmosphere that is conducive to learning and as free as possible from disruption. Any student-worn article of clothing determined to be disruptive to the learning environment or hazardous to the health and safety of students will not be allowed. Therefore, in an effort to provide the best educational opportunities in the schools, the Board subscribes to and approves the following dress code:
All students are expected to practice good hygiene habits daily. Clothing shall not be so tight or loose as to be overly revealing. Articles of clothing must be appropriate and worn as designated for school wear. All articles of clothing should be clean and odorless. Students are required to be nit and lice free.
HEAD COVERINGS
Head coverings must be removed when entering the building and/or school buses (examples: hats, caps, sweat bands, bandannas, visors, sunglasses, etc.).
JEWELRY
1. Any body piercing jewelry other than ear jewelry for girls is not allowed. All other jewelry should not be excessive. Earrings are not permitted on boys;
body piercings are not allowed and any other jewelry deemed by the admini-
stration to be distracting, excessive or a hazard is not to be worn by boys or
girls.
2. Neck jewelry should be restricted to around the neck and not hang outside of shirt. Bracelets, belts, gloves, necklaces and other accessories with spikes,
studs, metal balls or chains are not allowed. No hemp jewelry is allowed.
HAIR
Hair must be clean, well groomed and should not impair vision. Male students with facial hair must keep it neat and well groomed. No strips cut into the eyebrows will be allowed. No hair style, hair color, makeup, clothing or other article which is disruptive to the learning environment or which identifies a student as being a member of a gang and/or subversive or unlawful organization will be allowed (examples: Mohawks, names, letters, symbols, etc.)
UNDERGARMENTS
Proper undergarments must be worn with all clothing with no substitutes or exceptions. At no time may underwear be exposed.
SHIRTS
1. Students will not be allowed to wear tank tops, tube tops, transparent tops, midriffs, muscle shirts, spandex or other clothing which is torn or cut.
2. Shirts and tops must cover the top of the shoulders and the arm pits and have sleeves or be worn with a top that does have sleeves.
3. Shirts and tops should be long enough to cover the midriff when sitting or standing; and shirts and tops must be buttoned high enough to cover the chest, and the back of the body cannot be exposed.
TEST FOR MIDRIFFS:
1. Interlace fingers together behind head - NOT neck.
2. Hold elbows level with ears.
3. Does skin show?
4. All students in grades 5-12 must wear their shirt tails tucked in and pants should be worn at the waist level.
DRESSES AND SKIRTS
1. Dresses must cover the top of the shoulders and the arm pits and have sleeves or be worn with a top that does have sleeves.
2. Dresses must be buttoned high enough to cover the chest, and the back of the body cannot be exposed.
3. All dresses and skirts must be worn at the top of the knee.
PANTS
All pants and other items of clothing must be clean with no open holes; no shredded or split pants (all pants must be properly hemmed or with cuffs); all pants must fit properly--no sagging/dragging pants; no exposed underwear. Pants with belt loops must be worn with a size appropriate belt for students in Grades 5 - 12. No sweat pants allowed for Grades 5 - 12; however, students in Grades 5 - 12 may wear sweat pants during Physical Education or athletic practice.
No pants of lycra, spandex, jogging suits, sweat suits, wind suits or similar types of clothing are allowed.
SHORTS
Shorts shall be permitted provided that the shorts are neatly hemmed and conservative and modest in appearance. Length of shorts should touch the knee.
Specifically prohibited are cutoffs, frayed-hem shorts, bicycle shorts, gym shorts, form fitting and skin-tight shorts of lycra, spandex or other similar materials.
SHOES
Shoes shall be worn at school at all times. Prohibited footwear includes rubber shower clogs or thongs, bathroom slippers, rubber flip-flops or any footwear not intended for outdoor wear.
COATS/JACKETS
Any jackets or coats approved for classroom wear must be removed upon entering the building and placed in a locker or designated area. Also, no
outerwear may be taken off and tied around the waist and worn to class. NO OVERSIZED COATS. Students who are cold-natured should wear only approved outerwear to class.
OTHER AREAS
1. Tattoos, clothing and accessories displaying obscene, distracting, or suggestive language, unacceptable graphics or advertisements for illegal substances (to include alcohol and tobacco) may not be worn or displayed.
2. This will include anything that is derogatory to any race or religion. Fingernails that are considered to be distractive or dangerous are not allowed.
3. All book bags/backpacks must be of the see-through variety (mesh or clear plastic). During the regular school hours, all bags used for extracurricular activities must be checked in with the sponsor/ director/coach immediately upon arrival at school. A book bag/backpack is any container large enough to carry an average size textbook, including sacks, purses, bags, etc. See-through mesh laundry bags may be used as a book bag. All book bags, backpacks, etc., that have rollers are prohibited without a reasonable medical excuse.
4. The school administration may judge the appropriateness of any “fad” or questionable article of apparel or item.
5. All students are expected to comply with the Dress Code. The Principal, Superintendent and Board may review an individual situation to decide if any modifications in the Dress Code are needed for the health and safety of a particular student. Principals may make certain modifications for certain groups during performances or special activities. The approval of the modification must be made within Board accepted standards prior to the date of the modification.
* Ladies, please wear long enough shirts or high enough pants. No one wants to see your thong..especially me.