STUDENT DRESS CODE

The Board of Education expects student dress and grooming to be neat, clean and in good taste so that each student may share in promoting a positive, healthy and safe atmosphere within the school district.  The mode of dress should reflect a dignified attitude toward school without creating a disruption to the school’s learning environment.  While it is not possible to define or assess by written policy every possible attire or grooming issue, the expectation of this policy is clear.    If a student is judged to be in non-compliance with this policy, such behavior is deemed inappropriate and subject to disciplinary action.  Simultaneously, legitimate expressions of free speech and religious freedom are not to be restricted by this policy.  Following are some general guidelines for student appearance and attire; these guidelines include but are not limited to:

• Students may not wear any item which evidences membership or affiliation in any gang, cult or hate group.  This includes bandanas of all colors.

• Students may not wear items condoning alcohol, tobacco or drug use, sexual representations or issues, violence, profanity or other provocative and inflammatory issues.

• Trousers, slacks, shorts, and skirts are to be worn at the waist and securely fastened.

• In light of current fashion, our expectation is that shorts and skirts be of modest length and tops be cut in a modest manner and thus appropriate for school. 

• Students are not permitted to wear clothing which exposes too much of the body.  Shirts and tops should be a length that allows them to be tucked in, should not be see-through material and should completely cover the back.

• Students are not permitted to wear clothing such as pajamas; leggings or tights that allows the inappropriate revealing of the anatomy due to the tight fit and/or nature of the material of the garment.

• Personal grooming and attire will be clean, sanitary, safe and odor-free.  Students may not use or wear picks or combs in the building.

• All students are to wear appropriate footwear.  Unsafe footwear such as highly elevated platform shoes and slippers are prohibited.

• Headwear is prohibited in school buildings.

• Additional dress and grooming modifications may be required for special classroom and cocurricular activities.

• For the safety and health of all students, all body jewelry and piercings should be flush to the body; no hoops are allowed with the exception of ear adornment; no grills should be worn in the mouth and no piercings should be in or around the mouth area. 

                           ·         First Offense:  Student/Principal/Counselor Conference, In-School Suspension, or

                                                         1 – 10 days Out-of-School Suspension.

                           ·         Second Offense: In-School Suspension, 1 – 180 days Out-of-School Suspension.

Please understand, the principal is empowered to require such modifications to the appearance or attire so that the appearance or attire does not disrupt the educational process.

Text edited by CHS for 2010-2011 academic year.