Districtwide standards on student apparel are intended to reduce discipline problems and maintain school order and safety. Students are encouraged to dress appropriately for all school activities and school-sponsored events. Reasonable cleanliness of apparel is expected as a matter of general health and welfare. Apparel should not interfere with or endanger the student while the student is participating in classroom or other school-sponsored activities. The decision as to the safety or unsuitability of the apparel is a matter for the instructor’s or school administrator’s judgment. Apparel must be worn in a way that covers breasts, nipples, genitals, midriff, and buttocks. Apparel covering these areas must be opaque. Items listed in the “Students Must Wear” section must meet this requirement. Subject to approval of the superintendent or designee, principals may establish additional specific standards for their own schools.
Students must wear:
- A shirt (with fabric in the front, back, and on the sides underneath the arms); AND
- Pants or the equivalent (e.g., a skirt, sweatpants, leggings, a dress, or shorts); AND
- Shoes (e.g., sandals, boots, or athletic shoes).
*Course, athletic, or activity specific apparel or shoe requirements may be permitted as authorized by the principal or designee (e.g., athletic shoes for physical education).
Students cannot wear:
- Apparel that causes or is likely to cause disruption of the educational process, which may include apparel that displays
symbols of hate or speech that expresses animus or violence toward a particular group or individual on the basis of race,
color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, age or
disability. - Apparel that depicts, implies, advertises, or advocates:
- Illegal or lewd conduct;
- Pornography, nudity, or sexually suggestive language or messages;
- Vulgar or obscene language or images.
- Swimsuits (except as required in class or athletics).
- Apparel that covers a student’s face or ears. Hats or hoods that do not obscure a student’s face or ears are permitted. Protective facial coverings or apparel/headgear worn for religious or medical purposes are also permitted.
- Any manner of grooming or apparel, which by virtue of color, arrangement, trademark, or other attribute is associated with or denotes membership in or affiliation with any gang.
Dress Code Violations: A student who violates this dress code will be notified of the violation. Before re-entering class, the student will be provided with three options: (1) wear their own alternative clothing, if available at school; (2) wear school provided clothing; or (3) call a parent or guardian to bring alternative clothing. A parent conference may be held at the discretion of the building-level administrator. More severe disciplinary consequences, including suspension or expulsion, may result from repeated or serious violations.