Dress Code

In an effort to insure a respectful and safe environment the following dress code will be enforced. Students are to use good judgment in the clothing they wear to school.

Clothing should appropriately cover a student and not be a “distraction that would interfere with the educational process.” (Board Policy 5132) Students who wear inappropriate attire will be sent home to change or be asked to wear school-issued clothing for the remainder of the day.

1. Attire advertising products illegal for minors to purchase are not permitted (alcohol, drugs, tobacco, etc).

2. Attire which features offensive or vulgar words, pictures, gestures, or drawings that name, advertise or promote sexually related products are not permitted.

3. Attire which includes words, phrases, or pictures that are derogatory regarding ethnic background, national origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender orientation or disability are not permitted.

4. Attire, articles of clothing , adornments or drawings determined by local administration and local law enforcement agencies to identify affiliation to any organization or group, associated with, or reputed to be involved in criminal/gang activity is not permitted.

Dress Code Violation Guidelines:

• The student will be warned about future consequences for this behavior and parents will be contacted. Students will change into a school shirt. OR

• The student will go home to change. Parent/guardian will be contacted.

• Habitual offences will result in suspension or possible recommendation for expulsion.​