There is a definite correlation between proper grooming, dress, and good conduct. Clothing and general appearance are appropriate for school. Cleanliness and good grooming are essential for an appropriate appearance. Clothing and jewelry that could cause a disturbance or interfere with the instructional program will not be allowed. In addition, clothing or jewelry that could cause a safety or health hazard will not be allowed. SCHOOL OFFICIALS WILL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATENESS, INAPPROPRIATENESS, AND CLEANLINESS OF CLOTHING.

Each student’s dress should be in keeping with the following principles:
1. Students’ shorts/skirts/dresses must be no higher than 3 inches above the knee.
2. Hairstyles should be neat, clean, and well-groomed. Hairstyles disrupting the educational process are not permitted.
3. Visible body piercings other than the ear, eyebrow, and nose are prohibited. Nose and eyebrow piercings are only allowed if small studs (no hoops or rings).
4. No tank tops, halters, tops with spaghetti straps, or tops that expose the midriff. Appropriate underclothing shall be worn at all times and should be worn underneath an outside garment.
5. Picks, combs, rollers, and other styling devices shall not be worn.
6. Unless medically prescribed, sunglasses are prohibited indoors.
7. No Hats, caps, toboggans, hoods, hairnets, shower caps, and dorags/bandanas may not be worn in the building. This rule applies to both male and female students.
8. No see-through clothing exposing undergarments shall be worn.
9. Biking shorts and Nike-style shorts are not allowed.
10. Pants with holes above the knee are not permitted with skin showing. Excessive holes in pants are not permitted.
11. If leggings, jeggings, yoga pants, or other skin-tight pants are worn, a shirt must extend past the waist and cover the buttocks.
12. Pants should be worn at the waist. Sagging pants are not allowed.
13. Clothing with suggestive, vulgar, indecent, or disruptive slogans/ pictures is not permitted. 14. Clothing advertising alcoholic products or drugs is not permitted.
15. Students shall not wear clothing or appear in any manner that would identify them with a gang or any illegal activity. Furthermore, students shall not wear any clothing advertising gang-related signs, colors, or written gestures.
16. Chains and spikes shall not be worn.
17. Trench coats or duster-style coats are not allowed.
18. Pajamas pants and house shoes shall not be worn.
19. Any dress or personal appearance that the administration feels is disruptive to the instructional process or presents a safety hazard will be dealt with on an individual, case-by-case basis.

Dress guidelines will be set for special events such as awards night and graduation. Failure to comply with the rules of the dress code shall be grounds for suspension and/or being disallowed from attending the special event. Under the School Board Policy, no student who fails to conform to the proper standards of the dress code shall be allowed to continue in school. All school rules and regulations are effective from the date of registration until the closing of the school session. Students are under the school rules and regulations while on the school grounds and the school buses.

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