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USD 445 STUDENT DRESS CODE

Adopted by the Board of Education to focus schooling on student learning and growth. It allows for individual choice of style, while adhering to "time & place appropriateness" for the educational environment.

GENERAL:
For All Clothing and Accessories

(INCLUDES

UNIFORMS,

COATS,

JACKETS,

BACKPACKS, ETC.)

· All articles of clothing or accessories which depict or reference alcoholic beverages, drugs, nudity, death, violence, obscene or profane slogans, double-meaning standard, emblems or writing that may be expected to cause a disruption or interference with normal school operations are not allowed.

· Clothing should not be see-through, have holes, slits or be designed to reveal the body or underwear, which is intended to be covered by this dress code.

· Undershirts, underwear, boxers, pajamas and house slippers are not to be worn as outer apparel.

· Any oversized, baggy, or immodestly undersized, Spandex or other form fitting materials are not appropriate for school dress.

· Shorts, skorts, and dress lengths, and top of slits and fringing must all be at least mid-thigh length.

· School-approved uniforms for physical education, athletics, pep rallies, etc. are worn only during the class or activity, with approval of administration.

· Cheerleader and Dance Team uniforms on game days along with "Spirit" Day or Week may be worn to help celebrate school pride, with approval of administration.

· Coats, hats, caps and other headwear, headbands, sunglasses and gloves should be removed when entering the building and put in locker, unless medical reasons are provided and with approval of administration.

· RMS/FKHS Students are not allowed to carry or wear backpacks, book or duffel bags, bulky coats, jackets or trench coats, etc. to class.

· Students may wear a lightweight jacket or sweater to class.

· No articles of clothing and accessories shall be worn that will in any way damage school property, create a safety hazard or a distraction.

· Profanity, derogatory and obscene tattoos must be covered to sight.

SHIRTS

AND BLOUSES

Students may wear:

· Any collared shirt or blouse (Shirts and blouses must be buttoned in accordance with design and appropriateness),

· T-shirts and other pullover tops.

· Sweat shirts and sweaters.

· School designs and logos, brand names or other appropriate words on clothing are acceptable.

· Sports team jersey shirts with a tee shirt underneath (with the exception of team or game days).

Students are prohibited from wearing shirts and blouses that:

· Expose the midriff when their arm is raised. Shirts and blouses must be at the waistline at all times and no skin must show.

· Are excessively short, tight, or those that have a low-cut neckline. Clothing examples not allowed include: Halter tops, Crop tops, Blouses or Clothing with Spaghetti straps worn alone (you must have shirt or blouse worn over them), Tank tops, Low-cut/cut-out front or back, Mesh, See-through clothing worn alone (must have tee shirt underneath) or Muscle styles.

· See "General for All Clothing and Accessories".

PANTS,

SLACKS,

OVERALLS & SHORTS

· Pants and slacks worn at the waist belted, if appropriate, and not baggy.

· Bib overalls must have both straps fastened and worn properly over the shoulders.

· Pants and slacks may not be excessively touching the ground or covering the foot.

· Acceptable shorts are no shorter than mid-thigh for all grades.

· See "General for All Clothing and Accessories".

DRESSES,

SKORTS & SKIRTS

· Dresses, skorts and skirts are worn at the waist (skorts/skirts) and no shorter than mid-thigh for all grades.

· Dress tops must meet the guidelines required for blouses and skirts.

· See "General for All Clothing and Accessories"

SHOES & SOCKS

· Shoes must be worn at all times.

· Shoes are screened for safety, health and quietness.

· Shoes must not have platform soles over 1-inch high, for safety reasons .

· Socks are encouraged, but not required.

· See "General for All Clothing and Accessories".

JEWELRY

· Jewelry considered gang-related is not permitted.

· Jewelry (including earrings, chains, emblems, etc.) considered a safety hazard
or a distraction is not permitted.

· See "General for All Clothing and Accessories".

HAIR

· Hair must be clean, well groomed, out of the eyes, and styled in a way that is not distracting or conspicuous.

· Hairstyles that create a safety hazard or distraction are not permitted.

· See "General for All Clothing and Accessories".

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

· Appearance does affect the learning atmosphere of a school. Neatness, decency, and good taste are emphasized as guidelines.

· Good personal hygiene practiced at all times.

· Appearance must be neat and clean.

· See "General for All Clothing and Accessories".

Possible Dress Code Consequences

· Time out of class to call home or to change clothing shall be made up or counted as unexcused absence.

· Those not changing clothes will wear school attire (dress code tee shirt or sweatshirt and sweat pants).

· On the 3rd violation, standard school disciplinary actions are taken and parents are contacted and counseled about the appropriate dress code and the student's violations.

NOTE: It will be at the discretion of the administration to have any student make adjustments, deemed inappropriate in any given dress code item or circumstance.