PURPOSE
The
purpose of Policy 5.24 is to encourage students to focus on the
learning process without the distractions of unsuitable dress and
grooming. Students shall maintain a clean, orderly appearance at
all times.
PROCESS and CONTENT
(1)
The responsibility for the personal appearance of the student rests
with the parent/guardian and the student. Personal appearance shall
not detract from the educational process. The following establishes
the minimum acceptable standards for student dress to be interpreted
by the principal or designee.
- Shoes shall be worn at all times;
- Apparel shall be adequate in both
length and coverage to be considered appropriate for school;
- Pants shall be worn fastened at
the waist;
- Shirts or blouses shall be appropriately
fastened in accord with the design of that shirt or blouse. The
length shall extend beyond the waist level;
- Transparent or see-through tops,
bare midriff, strapless, low-cut clothing, or tops and outfits
that provide minimum coverage or are of a suggestive nature are
prohibited; halters, backless dresses or tops, tube tops, tank
tops, muscle shirts, or any clothing which may be distracting
are prohibited;
- Any articles of clothing or jewelry
that could likely cause injury, such as belts, chains, bracelets,
rings, chokers with or without spikes, or studs, are prohibited.
Wallet chains of any length are prohibited;
- Apparel, emblems, insignias, badges,
or symbols that promote the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or
any other illegal activity are prohibited;
- Apparel or symbols which may be
gang or cult-related are prohibited;
- Adornments which are attached (pierced)
to exposed body parts other than the ears are prohibited;
- The wearing on campus of hats, caps,
headgear, or sunglasses except in conjunction with designated
school approved programs or at authorized athletic practices or
activities is prohibited;
- Clothing with slogans or advertising
which by its controversial or obscene nature disrupts the educational
setting is prohibited.
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