Student Dress Code

The School believes that students should take pride in their attire and dress appropriately. In addition to the following guidelines, students should dress in a manner that takes into account the educational environment, safety, health and welfare for others. The following guidelines are provided to assist students, staff and parents in determining what “is” and what “is not” appropriate with respect to student attire. Failure to abide by the dress code may result in disciplinary action.

Sagging is prohibited. Sagging is wearing the pants on the hips or below which would allow underwear to show.

Clothing such as bare midriffs, halter-tops and spaghetti straps is unacceptable. See-through clothing is prohibited.

“Bandanas” or scarves used for gang identification, any size, color or shape, will not be carried, worn or displayed on school property. This may also include anything that may represent a display of “colors.”

Any type of jewelry or body adornment except wristwatch is prohibited and will be confiscated, if found.

Chains worn on the outside of the pants, hanging down and connected to a wallet are not allowed. These items will be confiscated, if found.

Any clothing or personal effects / belongings that symbolizes drugs, alcohol, sex, satanism, tobacco, or any lewd act is expressively forbidden. This includes profanity or defamatory writing on clothing or belongings.

Gang-related personalization of any sort is not permitted on hats, clothing, or one’s person. This includes anything worn or carried on campus. Any type of clothing or headgear which promotes gang activities or is worn in a manner that promotes gang activities is prohibited.

Shoes must be worn at all times. Bare feet are not acceptable. Close-toed shoes must be worn for any type of physical activity, such as recreation.

Offensive body language or movements and hand gestures (including gang related) will not be allowed.