Student dress code

Bottoms

May not be see-through
Must fit appropriately and may not drag on the floor
Must be at the waist and appropriately fastened with belts when needed
Must be clean and in appropriate repair – holes and/or rips below mid-thigh are permissible, but holes and/or rips above mid-thigh cannot show skin
Must cover undergarments at all times
Must cover the waistline, no skin may show between bottoms and tops when seated or standing
UPDATED: Dresses, leggings, skirts, skorts, shorts, pants and yoga pants should be at least mid-thigh length and cover all private body parts at all times

May not be see-through
Must fit appropriately
Must be clean and in appropriate repair with no holes or tears
Must cover the waistline, no skin may show between bottoms and tops when seated or standing
Must cover all private body parts at all times
Must cover undergarments at all times
UPDATED: Tank tops are acceptable if the straps are at least one inch in width

Athletic shoes, laced shoes, shoe boots, loafers, dress shoes or sandals (are permissible)
Must be secured on the feet
No house slippers are allowed
Elementary: shoes must have a strap around heel (no flip-flops)

Middle school students will be required to wear their student identification cards (ID) during the school day and have them easily accessible during all school activities (e.g. academic, extracurricular, co-curricular).
High school students must have an ID in their possession at all times and

UPDATED: Clothing representing gangs or gang-related activity, including gang-related colors if for purposes of gang identification, may not be worn
UPDATED: Clothing that contains pictures and/or writing referring to alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, sexual references, profanity, illegal drugs, bigoted epithets, harassment/hate messages, or messages of hostility toward race, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation may not be worn
Pajamas, undershirts or undergarments may not be worn as outerwear
Attire that may be considered a weapon is not allowed (e.g. chain belts, wallet chains, etc.)
Jewelry, piercing, tattoos or similar artifacts that are obscene or may cause disruptions to the educational environment are prohibited
Hoods, hats, caps, bandanas, sweatbands, skullcaps, plastic hair bags, hair nets or do-rags may not be worn within the building
Grooming items (e.g. hair picks, combs, etc.) may not be worn in the hair
Outerwear, including coats, hats, gloves/mittens and scarves, may not be worn inside unless a student is going to his/her locker or classroom after coming from or going outside, or with administrative approval
Face coverings (e.g. sunglasses, masks, etc.) may not be worn in the building
High school students may use backpacks during the school day
Elementary and middle school students may not use backpacks during the school day without administrative approval