2008-2009

STUDENT DRESS CODE

Shirts shall be either a collared “polo style” or collared “oxford style” shirt free of designs, appropriately sized with sleeves.  Shirts shall be either solid blue, solid white and/or purple (Southmore only).  At Southmore, Intermediate turtlenecks and T-shirts may be worn underneath the standardized shirt and shall be solid white, free of designs and appropriately sized.  Shirts must remain tucked in at all times.  Shirts may have an appropriate manufacturer logo not to exceed two inches.

 Pants shall be either solid navy or solid khaki colored slacks, solid khaki or solid blue jeans free of design and hemmed.

Pants/Jeans must meet the following criteria:

�         All pants/jeans must be appropriately sized, fitted and worn at the waist.  No hip huggers are allowed.

�         All pants/jeans must be fitted in the crotch and legs, not baggy or excessively tight.  Pants/jeans with hammer loops or of a cargo style are not permitted.

�         All pants/jeans must be free of slits.

�         All pants/jeans must be one continuous solid color free of manufactured fading or bleaching.

�         Pants must be one continuous solid color khaki or navy.  Jeans must be one continuous solid color blue or khaki.

�         Pants/jeans must be free of holes or tears.

Skirts and/or Jumpers shall be either solid navy or solid khaki colored skirts and/or jumpers or solid khaki or solid blue denim skirts and/or jumpers free of design and hemmed.  Skirts and/or jumpers must meet the following additional criteria:

�         All skirts/jumpers must be appropriately sized, not baggy or excessively tight.

�         All skirts must be fitted and worn at the waist.  No hip hugger skirts are allowed.

�         Manufacturer slits on jumpers/skirts can come no higher than 2 inches above the kneecap.

�         All skirts/jumpers must be free of manufactured fading or bleaching.

�         All skirts/jumpers must be free of holes and tears.

Shorts/Skorts

Secondary Schools Grades 6-12

No shorts/skorts will be allowed.

Belts are required for garments made with belt loops in grades 3 through 12.

Spirit/D.A.R.E. Shirts may be worn on days designated by the campus principal.  Girl Scout and Boy Scout uniforms are appropriate at any time.

Shoes

Students must wear shoes with backs that are appropriate for school.  (Students participating in physical education activities must have appropriate shoes.)  Skate shoes are not permitted.  Shoes must be tied and fastened appropriately at all times.  At Southmore, white shoestrings are required unless the shoes are one color with matching shoestrings the same color.

Sweaters/Sweat Shirts/Light Jackets may be worn over the “polo style” or “oxford style” standardized dress shirt.  The collar of the standardized shirt must be visible at all times.  Sweaters/sweat shirts/light jackets shall be solid blue, solid white or purple (Southmore only), free of designs and appropriately sized.  At Southmore hooded jackets or sweatshirts are not permitted inside the building.

Coats

Secondary Schools Grades 6-12

Coats may be worn to a secondary campus provided they are placed in the student’s locker or designated storage area upon arrival and not removed until the conclusion of the school day.

Backpacks must be clear, transparent or mesh.

All other rules and regulations as defined in the Student Code of Conduct, regarding dress and grooming shall apply.

*The principal and assistant principal(s) shall be authorized to appraise any fashion, fad, hair, jewelry or article of clothing deemed inappropriate for school wear or disruptive to the education process or safety of the campus.

 VIOLATIONS: The first violation will result in the student being sent to call home to correct the offense.  For further violations the student will be subject to the usual disciplinary procedures - that is: ISC, Guidance Center, Suspension, etc.