DRESS FOR STUDENTS – 2006-2007

THE DRESS CODE FOR DUBLIN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GRADES 9-12 IS AS FOLLOWS:

A student is expected to exercise good judgment in his/her choice of dress, making sure that it is appropriate for school. Clothing, hairstyles, make-up, or etc. must not be a distraction, immodest, inflammatory, or offensive. Certain styles of attire, while accepted elsewhere are not appropriate to the school environment. All students (male and female) are expected to follow the prescribed dress code guidelines. The faculty and administration will make the determination as to the appropriateness of any item, but the following guidelines must be adhered to:

General Rules

· Outer clothing which resembles loungewear, pajamas, or underwear is prohibited.

· Fads and styles in dress which differ extremely from conventionally accepted standards are prohibited, such as, pants with slogans/writings across the buttocks.

· Any clothing that is viewed as distracting because of extremes in style, fit, color, pattern, fabric, etc., shall not be permitted. Undergarments may not be exposed at any time.

Specific Rules

· Blouses/shirts should be constructed with sewn in sleeves so that the shoulder is covered and is fitted under the arms (no halter tops, tank tops, strapless tops, spaghetti straps, or bare-shouldered tops of any type will be allowed). Sleeveless tops are not allowed. The midriff must not be exposed when a student goes through the normal activities of a school day (i.e., bending, stretching, reaching, etc.) Blouses/shirts which expose any portion of the waist, hips, or midriff are not allowed. Blouses/shirts which are not appropriate for school include those which are low-cut (showing cleavage), see-through, backless, or tube tops, etc. All male students must wear shirts tucked in pants and belts must be worn.

· Clothing which is cut, slashed or has holes above the knee, is prohibited.

· In accordance with board policy governing student conduct with regard to bullying, weapons, gangs, and drugs; clothing shall be free of inflammatory, suggestive, racial, or other inappropriate writing, advertisement, or artwork. This also includes offensive words and designs, violence (blood, death, and weapons), sex, playboy symbols, hate groups, tobacco products, drugs, and alcohol.

· Neither shirts, jackets, nor coats may be oversized or so large as to extend past fingertip length.

· No clothing or other article may be worn or displayed at school or any school function.

which may indicate membership in a gang.

· Pants, skirts, and dresses must be knee-length or longer.

· Shorts, skirts and pants must be worn at the top of the hipbone for both boys and girls. Clothing should not be poorly fitted or oversized/undersized. Pant legs must be worn at their full length.

· Clothing with loops for belts must be worn with a belt.

· Nylon wind suits that fit appropriately are permitted.

· Mesh, nylon, athletic shorts are not permitted in the classroom. These type shorts may be worn during P.E. classes only. Also, no sweat pants, (PE attire) may be worn in the classroom.

· Skirts, shirts, dresses, shorts and pants must be non-body-hugging (spandex clothing, etc.)

Accessories

· Shoes/sandals must be worn at all times. Cleated shoes and spiked heels are prohibited inside the building. House/bedroom slippers are not acceptable.

· Students may wear earrings. Neither male nor female students may wear ornaments (jewelry) which pierce the skin such as the nose, lips, tongue, eyebrows, etc.

· Students may not wear hats, caps, hoods, headbands, bandanas, sunglasses, combs, picks, curlers, etc., inside the building.

· Sweat shirts with hoods may not be worn.

· Oversized belt buckles are not acceptable.