All students are expected to give proper attention to personal appearance and to dress appropriately for the school day, as well as school-sponsored activities. Students and their parents have the primary responsibility for acceptable student dress and appearance. Teachers and other District personnel should exemplify and reinforce acceptable student dress and help students develop an understanding of appropriate appearance in the school setting. A student’s dress and appearance shall:

• Be safe, appropriate and not disrupt or interfere with the educational process.

• Recognize that extremely brief or revealing garments are not appropriate. Clothing should cover the entire torso and be of appropriate length on the legs.

• Ensure that undergarments are completely covered with outer clothing.

• Include footwear at all times. Footwear that is a safety hazard will not be permitted.

• Not include items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous or denigrate others on account of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, disability or weight.

• Not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or illegal drugs and/or encourage illegal, violent, or gang activities, or depict weapons.

• Not conceal a student’s identity, not obscure nor hide the face (e.g. sunglasses, masks, bandanas), nor hinder non-verbal communication.

If a student’s dress or appearance in school is deemed questionable, an adult will hold a discussion with the student to advise the student of the potential violation. Students who violate the dress code shall be required to modify their appearance by covering or removing the offending item and, if necessary or practical, replacing it with an acceptable item. Any individual who refuses to do so may be subject to discipline or removal from school grounds. Visitors are expected to abide by the school dress code; those who do not may be asked to leave the premises.

(return to Jarvis Middle School Code of Conduct Index)