Dress Code 2024-2025

It is our belief that dress and grooming have a bearing on behavior and the learning environment of the school. It is hoped that our parents and students will assume the basic responsibility of adhering to good taste in the dress and appearance of students. The faculty and administration feel that the dress code in place helps provide for a safe and secure environment. All students are expected to be neat, well-groomed and appropriately dressed at school and school functions. At no time should the students’ appearance create a distraction or disruption in class. The primary concerns of the faculty and administration are whether or not a student’s appearance interferes with the educational process or the safety and security of the students and staff. Therefore, the administration reserves the right to address individual instances of inappropriate dress or grooming which are not covered by these guidelines. The Golden Rule of Dress: Be Neat, Clean, and Decent.

1. The following items are prohibited: 

  • Shirts that show the midriff 

  • Flip-Flops and High Heels 

  • Cleated or spiked shoes; shoes which are unlaced or untied (except for those with straps); shoes with wheels 

  • Fake fingernails (those that are deemed harmful)

  • Heavy chains and medallions or other items which could be suggestive, could be used as weapons, or could be offensive to others. Any gang related items such as gang insignias, slogans, emblems, patches, jewelry, or tattoos 

  • Hats, bandanas, headgear, sweatbands, etc. (except on special school days) 

  • Slacking (Students with loose pants must have a belt.) 

  • Suggestive and/or controversial paraphernalia/clothing/accessories 

  • Any mode of dress/jewelry/accessory/hair color and/or cut which causes distractions from the learning process or has a negative effect on the learning environment is not appropriate. This includes smart watches. 

  • Shoes must fit securely around the heel. Tennis shoes are best for the school environment. 

  • Shorts should be worn under dresses and skirts for P.E.

  • Any clothing that causes a distraction in the learning environment (examples: shorts, dresses, tops, etc.) may be subject to changing clothes. Please make sure your child has a change of clothes at school appropriate for the season.