STUDENT DRESS. Discretion is advised with regard to student dress and grooming. All students shall be dressed appropriately to ensure a positive learning environment and a safe school community. The dress code assists students as they prepare for the workplace. Administration reserves the right to revise the dress code pending new information on types of clothing articles, or trademarks that may constitute a disruption to the educational environment or to the safety and well-being of students. Students are expected to adhere to the following dress code: All clothing must cover all undergarments and have no see-through material. Shoulder straps are required. All clothing must have high armpits. Clothing items and accessories which have obscene, suggestive, or profane slogans or statements, racist messages, hate speech, or the confederate flag shall not be worn. Clothing articles and accessories that advertise or promote tobacco products, alcohol, drugs, violence, weapons, or gang affiliation are prohibited and shall not be worn. Costumes/capes, blankets, pajamas, and robes are prohibited except on designated school spirit days. Jewelry posing a safety hazard is prohibited. Sunglasses are not to be worn in the building unless there is a documented medical reason. Footwear must be worn at all times and appropriate to the student activity. The dress code expectations listed apply for all activities on school grounds. Masks, if required, must be worn according to the Department of Health and school district guidelines. What is or is not considered suggestive or profane rests with building staff and administration.
STUDENT DRESS. Student dress, personal appearance or conduct shall not disrupt nor distract from instructional procedures, school-sanctioned social functions or the disciplinary control of the teachers. Accordingly, school administration will not interfere with the prerogative of students and their parents to make decisions regarding appearance and dress except when their choices affect the educational program of the schools or the health and safety of others. Parents and students are encouraged to adopt a style of dress and grooming that is appropriate to the age and size of the child, without extremes that become disturbing influences in the classrooms. Policy: Therefore, District dress standards shall not interfere with individual choice regarding dress and grooming, except as follows: ▪ Dress and grooming shall not present a risk to the health, safety or general welfare of students or others in the school. ▪ Dress and grooming shall not interfere with or disrupt the educational environment or process. Dress and grooming shall not be contrary to curriculum goals and/or education objectives; e.g., advertising, promoting or picturing alcoholic beverages, tobacco, drugs or illegal substances, sexual in nature, weapons/bombs or violent language or symbols. ▪ Clothing and jewelry shall not display lewd, vulgar, obscene, plainly offensive language or symbols. ▪ Hats, caps and bandannas shall not be worn. ▪ Clothing shall not expose the chest, abdomen, genital area, buttocks and shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times; e.g., colored bras and sports bras. Clothing such as see-through or fish-net fabrics, spaghetti straps, halter tops, low-cut tops, bare midriff tops that show the belly button when arms are raised above the head, hip- hugger pants that are too low and excessively short shorts or skirts are prohibited. ▪ Clothing should fit properly, not being overly loose, baggy, saggy, or overly tight. Pants must fit on the waist so as to be able to remain on the waist without the aid of a belt. Pants should not drag or be frayed at the bottom. Leg size should not exceed the students shoe size. ▪ Pajamas and slippers are not allowed, except on designated days. Piercing and tattooing of the body cannot interfere with the educational process of Washington Elementary School District. If so determined by administration the student will remove or cover the distraction.
