STUDENT DRESS CODE 

Students must be neat, clean, well groomed, and appropriately dressed at all times.  Students shall dress in a manner that conveys respect for the school environment and others around them during school, school dances & all other school-related events.   Guidelines are as follows:

 SHIRTS/BLOUSES: Shirts or tops must cover the entire upper body, including the chest, shoulders, and midriff. NO tank tops, low-cut or plunging necklines allowed. Tops must NOT be sheer/transparent.

GRAPHICS: Any clothing article or accessory which advertises alcohol, drugs, tobacco, illegal substance(s), political messages/affiliations, profanity, or any inappropriate/suggestive message may NOT be worn.

PANTS: All pants, including jeans, slacks and leggings with rips, tears or holes must NOT show skin above mid-thigh.  No “sagging” will be permitted. All pants must be worn around the natural waistline.  Pajamas are NOT permitted! No chains hooked on pants or other garments will be allowed.

SHORTS/SKIRTS: All shorts/athletic shorts/skirts must be of appropriate length and reach at least mid-thigh. Shorts/Skirts with rips, tears or holes will NOT be permitted.  No “sagging” will be permitted.

HEAD COVERING/HAIR COLOR: No hats, caps, bandanas, hoods, toboggans, sun visors or sunglasses will be worn at school, except for medical reasons as documented by a physician. Hair color, make-up &/or other accessories must NOT be a distraction to the learning environment as deemed appropriate by the faculty, staff, and/or administration.

VISIBLE BODY PIERCINGS: Earrings and nose studs/rings are the only piercing jewelry permitted. All other visible piercings (eyebrow, lip, tongue, gauges, etc.) are prohibited. Covering piercings with bandages or tape is not an acceptable substitute for removal.

OTHER/ACCESSORIES/HANDBAGS: NO body art! Only clutch style handbags (pencil pouch size) are to be carried to class. For safety reasons, handbags/shoulder bags must be kept in lockers ALL day. Athletic bags must be taken to the coach’s classroom BEFORE school begins each morning.

 In matters of opinion regarding dress code, the judgment of the administration will be final.

 PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE FOR DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS

When a student is dressed in a manner which causes disruption to learning or interference with the operation of the school or in a manner that violates these guidelines, the following progressive discipline steps will be used. The school administration reserves the right to accelerate steps based on the nature or frequency of the violation.

 First Offense

- Student is notified of the violation and given the opportunity to correct it.

- Student changes into appropriate clothing (school-provided, or parent brings a change). If the violation cannot be corrected, the student may be placed in ISS for the remainder of the day.

- The incident is documented in Synergy.

 Second Offense

- Student corrects the violation.

- Parent/guardian receives written documentation that must be signed and returned.

- The incident is documented in Synergy.

 Third Offense

- Student corrects the violation.

- Parent/guardian is contacted by an administrator

- The incident is documented in Synergy.

 Fourth Offense

- Student corrects the violation.

- Parent/guardian is contacted by an administrator

- Week of Lunch Detention

-Student goes on the No-Go for 30 days

 Fifth Offense and beyond

-Student corrects the violation

-Parent/guardian is contacted by an administrator

-Minimum 1 day of ISS

 Note: Students who refuse to change clothing or comply with a dress code correction directive will be treated as insubordinate and referred to administration immediately, bypassing the progressive steps above.