Dress Code
DRESS CODE
It is our responsibility to develop a dress code that promotes a positive, safe environment in which clothing is suitable for the school environment. While we understand that there is a diversity of family preferences and expectations for how students dress, as a school we must create a standard policy for all of our students. All students must follow the dress code while at school or while attending school-sponsored events.
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SHIRTS/TOPS All shirts, tops, and dresses must have sleeves and completely cover the upper body, shoulders and midriff. Clothing must conceal undergarments and no low necklines (no cleavage showing). No sleepwear/pajamas/blankets are allowed, unless permitted for special events. |
BOTTOMS Shorts, skirts and dresses must be the length where the line of your fingers and palm meet, when arms are held at the side. Bottoms may not be revealing from the backside. Athletic and biker shorts are not permitted. Pants may not be worn lower than the hips. |
SHOES Foot apparel must be worn at all times. For safety reasons, it is recommended that students’ footwear have heel coverage for safety. Slippers and slides are not permitted. |
ACCESSORIES Any headgear (hoodies) and/or sunglasses must be promptly removed when entering a building on campus. Hats/Head coverings are allowed outdoors for sun protection. In order to be considered as sun protection they must have at least 1 ½ inch wide brim that goes around the entire circumference of the hat. *Medical or religious head coverings are exempt from the requirement. |
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**SPECIAL NOTICE** • All clothing must be size appropriate. This applies to loose fitting or overly tight and revealing garments. • P.E. clothes may not be worn outside of the student’s P.E. class or under school clothes. • Apparel or accessories that are considered dangerous or a health hazard are prohibited (i.e. earrings larger than a quarter, spiked earrings, nose rings). • Clothing/Apparel containing symbols/slogans oriented towards degrading ethnicity, gender, religion, ethnic values, sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons and violence are prohibited. • Clothes affiliated with gangs/crews or that present a gang appearance are not permitted. This includes, but is not limited to: (1) Paraphernalia that are gang-related or inappropriate such as chains, bandanas, gloves, socks pulled up to meet shorts or “cut off” pants and gang-related logos, (2) Sporting or flying colors such as excessive red or blue outfits, red or blue shoe laces, red shirts and shoes, etc. • Any type of clothing that the administration deems to be inappropriate at school will be brought to a parent’s attention. |
As fashion trends change, there may be a need to modify dress standards. When this occurs, students and parents/families will be notified through the school website, Aeries Communication, discussions with staff and/or announcements. Please call the school at any time for clarification prior to the purchase of school clothing. Inappropriate clothing may be confiscated and released to parents. Parent support in encouraging students to dress appropriately is greatly appreciated.
Students who violate the dress standards will be subject to disciplinary consequences consisting of but not limited to, detention, and/or also changing into loaner clothes. Continued violations could result in further disciplinary action.