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Shirts/Blouses

Students may wear:

  • any collared shirt (must be buttoned in accordance with design and appropriateness)
  • T-shirts and other pullover tops
  • sweatshirts/sweaters
  • school designs/logos, brand names or other appropriate words on clothing are acceptable

Students are prohibited from wearing shirts/blouses that:

  • are oversized or immodestly undersized
  • depict or reference alcohol, drugs, tobacco, weapons, nudity, gang affiliation, death, violence, vulgar or obscene language or images, and/or insults to race, religion, gender or ethnicity, or other emblems or writing that may be expected to cause a material or substantial disruption of, or interference with, normal school operations.

Students are also prohibited from wearing undershirts, tank tops, see-through clothing, pajamas, blouses or clothing with spaghetti straps, or shirts/blouses that expose the midriff when the arms are raised.

Pants/Slacks

Pants/slack are worn at the waist and must be belted if appropriate.

Pants/slacks may not be:

  • touching the ground or covering the foot
  • made of Spandex or other form-fitting materials
  • baggy or oversized

Shorts

  • Acceptable shorts are no shorter than mid-thigh for all grades

Shorts may not be:

  • made of spandex or other form-fitting materials
  • baggy or oversized
  • split or fringed at the hem or seams
  • boxers or pajamas

Dresses/Skorts/Skirts

Dresses/Skorts/Skirts must be:

  • no shorter than mid-thigh for all grades
  • worn at the waist (skorts/skirts)

In addition:

  • Dress tops must meet the guidelines required for blouses and shirts.
  • Dresses, skorts and skirts may not be spandex or other form-fitting materials
  • Slits in skirts or dresses must be modest. High-slashed apparel is not acceptable.

Shoes

Shoes must be:

  • worn at all times
  • chosen for safety, health reasons and quietness

Platform soles over one-inch high are not permitted for safety reasons.

House shoes and shower shoes are not acceptable. Flip-flops may be worn, but are not recommended for safety reasons.

Hair

  • Hair must be clean, well-groomed, out of the eyes, and styled in a way that is not distracting or conspicuous.
  • Facial hair, such as mustaches, beards and goatees, is not allowed.
  • Males must not wear sideburns below the earlobes.
  • Hairstyles that create a safety hazard or distraction, or are a material or substantial disruption are not permitted.

Jewelry

  • Earrings, hair jewelry, watches, bracelets, rings and necklaces that are not a safety hazard or a material or substantial disruption may be worn.
  • Visible jewelry for body piercing, other than earrings, is not allowed.
  • Jewelry that is considered gang-related is not allowed.
  • Jewelry (including earrings, chains, emblems, etc.) that is considered a safety hazard or a material or substantial distraction is not permitted.

General

  • School-approved uniforms for physical education, athletics, pep rallies, etc., may be worn only during the class or activity for which they are approved.
  • For unique special events, the campus administrator may establish event-specific dress code requirements.
  • Hats, caps, headbands, bandanas or scarves shall not be worn indoors except in the interest of religious practices, safety, cleanliness, or with the permission of the principal.
  • No article of apparel shall be worn that will in any way damage school property, create a safety hazard or create a material or substantial distraction to the school environment.

School Hours

Elementary:
8:20 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

Junior/Senior High:
7:30 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.