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Adair Co. School District Dress Code for 2010-2011

PRINTABLE VERSION DRESS CODE 2010-2010


Adair County School District District-Wide Dress and Appearance Policy

A clean, neat and appropriate code of appearance, dress and hygiene is established to promote a safe conducive learning environment for all students. The wearing of any item that materially or significantly disrupts the educational process or threatens the health or safety of others is prohibited.

Specifically, the Board establishes the following standards of dress:

General
  • All students are expected to be clean, neat and have appropriate dress, appearance and hygiene daily
  • No clothing, accessories or visible tattoos are allowed that display vulgar or suggestive scenes, symbols, or messages pertaining to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sex, gender, ethnicity, violence, fighting, wrestling, skulls
  • No holes, torn, ripped or ragged articles of clothing
  • No pajamas or pajama like attire, unless worn as part of a school sponsored event
  • Appropriate undergarments are to be worn and no clothing is allowed that reveals underclothing or is excessively baggy or skimpy that could reveal undergarments
  • No form fitting or spandex type clothing
  • Pants / Slacks / Jeans / Skirts / Dresses
    • The hemline and slits of shorts, skirts, dresses and culottes shall be no shorter than four (4") inches above the knee for grades K-6 and two (2") inches above the knee for grades 7-12
    • All pants, skirts or shorts must be worn at the waist and fit properly without sagging, or revealing of the back, belly or undergarments. If pants, skirts or shorts are not fitted properly at the waist, a belt must be worn;
    • No holes, torn, ripped or ragged articles of clothing
    • No garments, including low riders that expose undergarments, backs or bellies
    • Pant legs are not to drag excessively on the floor
    Shirts / Sweaters / Sweatshirts / Blouses
    • Shirts and blouses must fit properly, not be low cut and not be longer than fingertip length when standing, unless tucked in
    • No strapless or spaghetti-strap tops are to be worn without an acceptable over shirt
    • Hoods are not to be worn over the head in the building
    • No nude, sheer or see through fabrics
    • No garments are to be worn that expose cleavage/chests, backs or bellies
    Jackets / Coats Outerwear
    • Trench coats or coats longer than knee length shall not be worn to school
    Footwear
    • Street shoes are to be worn at all times and are to be tied or buckled, if designed to do so
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    • No house shoes or shoes with retractable roller blades
    Hair / Headwear
    • No hats, caps, scarves, bandanas, sweatbands, toggies, hoods, or headdresses may be worn in school unless they are worn for health, safety or religious reasons (prior approval of the Principal is required)
    • No unnatural hair colorings including blue, orange, green, pink, red, purple or other combinations of these colors unless it is part of a school sponsored activity
    • Hair must be out of eyes and not cover the face
    Jewelry / Makeup / Accessories / Belts Etc.
    • Jewelry and other forms of ornamentation may be worn as long as they do not cause a distraction, promote violence, vulgarity, gang or illegal activities or pose a safety or health threat
    • No chains or any other articles that may be used as a weapon or are a safety issue including heavy bike chains, chains on wallets and belt loops, leather collars, dog collars, or spiked items
    • No tinted glasses or sunglasses shall be worn inside the school building without a medical statement on file with the school principal
    • No facial, tongue and visible body piercings, other than the ear
    • No ear gauges, plugs or flesh tunnels
    • No "wild eye" contacts
    • No extreme or theatrical make-up
    *Any other garment, accessory or appearance that is found to be disruptive to the educational process or poses a safety issue will be addressed by the Principal.

    Principals shall enforce and will make final decisions regarding the dress code in their schools. They shall confer with students whose appearance does not conform to these rules.

    Repeated violations of the personal appearance code may result in suspension from school and referral of the student to the Board.

    Exceptions to the dress and appearance standards due to religious beliefs, medical or physical necessity, or special school sponsored events are to be preapproved by the principal.

    Additional guidelines of student dress and appearance may be implemented by each school's Site Base Decision Making Council and made available in each school's student handbook.

    Board Review - April 15, 2010
    Adair County School District
    District-Wide Dress and Appearance Policy

    A clean, neat and appropriate code of appearance, dress and hygiene is established to promote a safe conducive learning environment for all students. The wearing of any item that materially or significantly disrupts the educational process or threatens the health or safety of others is prohibited.

    Specifically, the Board establishes the following standards of dress:

    Adair County Alternative School
    2010-2011 Code of Dress and Appearance


    General

    All students are expected to be clean, neat and have appropriate dress, appearance and hygiene daily;
    • No clothing, accessories or visible tattoos are allowed that display vulgar or suggestive scenes, symbols, or messages pertaining to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sex, gender, ethnicity, violence, fighting, wrestling, skulls, crossbones, weapons, gang or illegal activity of any kind
    • No holes, torn, ripped, ragged or frayed articles of clothing
    • No pajamas or pajama like attire, unless worn as part of a school sponsored event
    • Appropriate undergarments are to be worn and no clothing is allowed that reveals underclothing or is excessively baggy or skimpy that could reveal undergarments
    • No form fitting or spandex type clothing
    Footwear
    • Street shoes are to be worn at all times and are to be tied or buckled, if designed to do so (no flip-flops or sandals)
    • No house shoes or shoes with retractable roller blades
    Pants / Slacks / Jeans
    • Pants must be tan khaki or blue jeans, no logos
    • No knit or sweat pants may be worn unless approved by the Principal
    • Pants must be worn at the waist and fit properly without sagging, or revealing of the back, belly or undergarments. If pants are not fitted properly at the waist, a belt must be worn
    • No holes, torn, ripped, ragged or frayed articles of clothing
    • No shorts or capris are allowed except for P. E. and other special occasions
    • No garments, including low riders that expose undergarments, backs or bellies
    • Pant legs are not to drag excessively on the floor
    Shirts / Sweaters / Sweatshirts / Blouses
    • Shirts and blouses must be plain in color and have sleeves
    • Shirts and blouses must fit properly, not be low-cut and be sufficient length so that they can be tucked in, but no more than 6 inches below natural waistline
    • No strapless or spaghetti-strap tops are to be worn without an acceptable over shirt
    • No shirts with logos, pictures, words, images or song lyrics allowed, except for Adair County School logos and college logos
    • No strap
    • Hoods are not to be worn over the head in the building
    • No nude, sheer or see through fabrics
    • No garments are to be worn that expose cleavage/chests, backs or bellies
    Jackets /Coats Outerwear
    • Trench coats or coats longer than knee length shall not be worn to school
    Hair / Headwear
    • No logos
    • No hats, caps, scarves, bandanas, sweatbands, toggies, hoods, or headdresses may be worn in school unless they are worn for health, safety or religious reasons (prior approval of the Principal is required)
    • No unnatural hair colorings including blue, orange, green, pink, red, purple or other combinations of these colors unless it is part of a school sponsored activity
    • Hair must be out of eyes and not cover the face
    Jewelry / Makeup / Accessories / Belts Etc.
    • Jewelry and other forms of ornamentation may be worn as long as they do not cause a distraction, promote violence, vulgarity, gang or illegal activities or pose a safety or health threat
    • No chains or any other articles that may be used as a weapon or are a safety issue including heavy bike chains, chains on wallets and belt loops, leather collars, dog collars, or spiked items
    • No tinted glasses or sunglasses shall be worn inside the school building without a medical statement on file with the school principal
    • No facial, tongue and visible body piercings, other than the ear
    • Small stud earrings no larger than 14 inch in diameter and watches will be allowed as long as they are not a distraction or pose a safety issue
    • No ear gauges, plugs or flesh tunnels
    • No "wild eye" contacts
    • No extreme or theatrical make-up
    Bookbags / Purses
    • No book bags or other forms of concealments are allowed in the building. Only small purses will be allowed and may be check at the door.
    *Any other garment, accessory or appearance that is found to be disruptive to the educational process or poses a safety issue will be addressed by the Principal.

    Principals shall enforce and will make final decisions regarding the dress code in their schools. They shall confer with students whose appearance does not conform to these rules.

    Repeated violations of the personal appearance code may result in suspension from school and referral of the student to the Board.

    Exceptions to the dress and appearance standards due to religious beliefs, medical or physical necessity, or special school sponsored events are to be preapproved by the principal.

    Additional guidelines of student dress and appearance may be implemented by each school's Site Base Decision Making Council and made available in each school's student handbook.

    Board Review - April 15, 2010


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