The guiding principles in determining a dress code for students are as follows:

The school administration will determine inappropriate attire on a case-by-case basis.
Students are not to wear tank tops, halter-tops, or sleeveless shirts, and the midriff must be completely covered at all times.
Shorts must be of a modest and appropriate length.
Pants are to be at the waist at all times. No undergarments may be showing. Holes in pants or shorts must be below a student’s fingertips.
The students should dress in a manner as to reflect neatness and cleanliness in appearance, and at the same time be in good taste with both the community and the school.
A student has the right to attend classes dressed to suit his/her individual preference, as long as personal appearance does not constitute a hazard to his/her health, safety, or welfare.
A student’s personal appearance must not cause a disruption that interferes with the orderly presentation of classroom materials in the educational process.
Most of all, we believe the parents/legal guardian should accept the responsibility for determining the mode of clothing their children wear to school. On occasion, it may be necessary to consult with the parent when we feel that a student’s dress or appearance is not appropriate.
Students are not to wear t-shirts or other items of clothing/jewelry that depict or refer to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, obscenities, or those that may be offensive to others in school.
Students are not to wear hats, bandanas, and hoods at school.
Students cannot wear or bring coats and blankets to class.
Clothing, jewelry, symbols, or other items worn to evidence membership in any gang are not permitted.
Students are not to wear wallet chains at school.
A student shall not draw any depiction that may represent drug use or drugs in general.

For more details regarding our dress code, please review the student handbook.

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