To enable students to reach high academic standards, the school has put in place a dress code designed to reduce distractions and competitions. Implementing a simple, flexible, cost-effective
dress code promotes student learning and increased academic instruction time. Interpretation of the Dress Code is at the principal and staff’s discretion and their decision is final.
The personal grooming of students should be in accord with the standards set by the uniform dress code. Students should be clean and neat when at school.
Students must wear shirts that have collars (includes full turtlenecks, long- or short-sleeved shirts, Polo shirts, and button-down oxford shirts) and that are white, navy, or hunter green. Students in grades 5-8 may also wear shirts that are burgundy in color. Clingy material(e.g., spandex) or tight-fitting, sheer, or see-through shirts are not permitted. All buttons, except the very top one, must be buttoned on button-down shirts. Students may not cut off the buttons.
T-shirts worn underneath uniform shirts must be white with no printing or large logos that can be seen through the uniform shirts.
Shirts must be tucked into bottoms at all times.
Over shirts may not be worn. Solid-colored sweaters, vests, and non-hooded fleece jackets or vests that are navy blue, white, or hunter green may be worn. They may be of the crew neck, v-neck, or cardigan styles. Staff members will determine whether these items are
necessary during the school day. Jackets and coats may not be worn in the classrooms.
All pants must be plain dress pants with or without pleats in the front. Hip-hugger, carpenter, cargo, or jean pants are not permitted. Pants must be solid navy, black, or khaki.
Excessively baggy, tight, or ripped/torn clothing is not permitted.
Solid-colored belts that are black, brown, or navy blue must be worn with clothing that has belt loops. Students may not cut off belt loops. Belts with fringe, beads, studs, or multi orings are not permitted.
Capri pants are not permitted.
Pants, shorts, and skirts may not have pockets, carpenter loops, or slits.
Shorts and skorts must reach at least two inches above the kneecaps and must not reach more than inch below the kneecaps.
Solid-colored socks or tights that are white, navy, brown, or black must be worn.
Students must wear shoes that are brown or black and that are loafers, casual dress shoes, or athletic shoes. Athletic shoes may be solid brown or black or may be one or two neutral colors. Athletic shoes must not have logos, characters, or flashing lights. Brightly colored gym shoes are not permitted. Shoes must be properly laced or strapped. Students must bring athletic shoes with non-scuff soles in order to participate in P.E. class. Shoes with wheels are not permitted. Boots are permitted only as outerwear. Sandals with straps may be worn by young ladies and gentlemen. Heels must be no higher than one inch.
Hats of any kind are not permitted. Winter hats may be worn only during outdoor recess.
Extreme hairstyles are not permitted. Hair may not be colored, dyed, highlighted, or streaked. Extreme haircuts (e.g., designs shaved in the hair or shaved heads) and hairstyles that disrupt the learning process are not permitted. If hairstyles contain beads, the beads must be minimal; must be white, black, or clear in color; and may not be distracting to other students.
For boys, hair length may not extend beyond the collar or past the tops of the ears. Full grown facial hair (e.g., beards, goatees, and patches) are not permitted. Students in violation of this rule will receive an out-of-school suspension, receiving zero credit until the violation is corrected.
Girls’ headbands must be of uniform colors. Prints, strips, sparkles, etc. are not permitted.
Makeup, nail polish, fake nails, and lip gloss, are not permitted.
Girls may wear one set of earrings only. Earrings cannot be large hoops or dangling types that could get caught on clothing, could be accidentally pulled, or could distract others. Boys may not wear earrings on school campus or when engaged in off-campus, school sponsored events. Body and tongue rings may not be worn at school.
All necklaces must be worn underneath shirts. Only one necklace may be worn at a time. Excessive jewelry is not permitted.
Purses and backpacks may not be carried from class to class. Instead, they must be stored in lockers during the school day.
Wearing, carrying, and displaying gang paraphernalia, names, signs, or symbols of gang membership are prohibited.
Students are not to use excessive cologne or perfume.
Jeans must be solid blue or black denim. Ripped, saggy, or excessively worn jeans are not permitted. Pockets, carpenter loops, slits, studs, sequins, and embroidery are not allowed on jeans. Shirts must be regular school uniform shirts or academic college shirts (t-shirts or sweat shirts) that relate to our college theme. Students are permitted to wear “Right-On” shirts that are earned through the school’s Positive Behavior Support System. College sports themed shirts or jerseys are inappropriate.
Fall school pictures: Student must be in school uniform for fall pictures and any re-takes. Students not in school uniform will not be allowed to have their pictures taken.Spring school pictures: Students may wear nice clothing or their school uniform. Students may not wear jeans or t-shirts with characters or large logos. Girls may not wear spaghetti or thin strapped tops/dresses.