Dress Code
Students are expected to adhere to standards of dress and appearance that are compatible with an effective learning environment. Presenting an appearance or wearing clothing which is disruptive, profane, or which endangers the health and safety of the students or others is prohibited.
Prohibited clothing and accessories are those that pose a safety or health hazard, interfere with or disrupt the educational process, advocate unsafe or inapproproate behavior, demean others on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, disability, or promote the use of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol.
The following are prohibited:
* Sexually suggestive clothing, including but not limited to: shirts that expose midriffs, low cut tank top and pants, single, multi-strapped or strapless tops, excessively short or tight garments, exposed undergarments, bedtime attire, sagging pants, or see through garments.
* Attire or accessories with messages or illustrations that are lewd, indecent or vulgar, or promote any product or service that are not permitted by law to minors.
* Head coverings, including hats, hoods, and bandanas, except those worn for approved and accepted medical and religious purposes. Hats or other headgear may not be carried around during the school day.
* Coats or jackets worn in the building, except by students who are in the portable classrooms. These students may wear coats between classes.
* Items that reasonably could be perceived as or used as a weapon or represent danger to self or others, including but not limited to chains, spikes, studded clothing, and studded jewelry.
* Clothing or accessories that are deemed to be of a safety concern for self or others, including but not limited to pants that drag on the floor.
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** As a general rule, tank top straps should be at least the width of two or three fingers. Shorts and skirts should be below the middle finger with arms at your sides.**
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