The purpose of a student dress code is to encourage students to focus on the learning process without the distractions of unsuitable dress and grooming.  Students shall maintain a clean, orderly appearance at all time.

     The responsibility for the personal appearance of the student rests with the parent/guardian and the student.  Personal appearance shall not detract from the educational process.  The following establishes the minimum acceptable standards for student dress to be interpreted and enforced by the principal or designee. 

a.  Shoes shall be worn at all times.

b.  Apparel shall be adequate in both length and coverage to be considered appropriate for school.

c.   Pants shall be worn fastened and at the waist.

d.  Shirts or blouses shall be appropriately fastened in accord with the design of that shirt or blouse.  The length shall extend beyond the waist level.

e.  Transparent or see-through tops, bare midriff, strapless, spaghetti straps, low-cut clothing, or tops and outfits that provide minimum coverage or are of a suggestive nature are prohibited; halters, backless dresses or tops, tube tops, tank tops, muscle shirts, or any clothing which may be distracting are prohibited.

f.   Any articles of clothing or jewelry that could likely cause injury, such as belts, chains, bracelets, rings, chokers with or without spikes, or studs, are prohibited.  Wallet chains of any length are prohibited.

g.  Apparel, emblems, insignias, badges, or symbols that promote the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or any other illegal activity are prohibited.

h.   Apparel or symbols which may be gang or cult-related are prohibited.

I.  Adornments which are attached (pierced) to exposed body parts other than the ears are prohibited.

j.  The wearing on campus of hats, caps, bandanas, headgear, or sunglasses except in conjunction with designated school-approved uniforms or at authorized athletic practices or activities is prohibited.

k.      Clothing with slogans or advertising which by its controversial or obscene nature disrupts the educational setting is prohibited.

l.        Hair painting, which is distracting to the educational
     environment, is prohibited.

There is very little time provided for pupils to change clothes for physical education.  They should dress in shoes and clothing which they can comfortably wear for active games.  To help prevent students from the year after year exposure to the sun, hats and sunglasses is permissible only when students are participating in Field Days, going on Field Trips, or at P.E.    

Shatterproof plastic U.V. protective sunglasses are recommended for all outside activities.  Polycarbonate lenses provide the utmost impact resistance.  U.V. coating for all prescription lenses is appropriate.    

Sunscreen is also beneficial protection against sun exposure.  Sunscreen should be applied at home to all exposed skin surfaces BEFORE the student dresses for school.  A minimum of SPF 15 is suggested but no more than SPF 30 is needed.  Higher SPF ratings produce limited additional protection.