Policy
STUDENT
DRESS CODE
Code JCDB Issued 08/06
Purpose: To promote generally accepted
standards of decency, decorum, health, safety, and cleanliness among the
students in the schools of Anderson School District Five.
Anderson School District Five students are
expected to observe the basic standards of cleanliness and good grooming and
dress in such a way not to distract or cause disruption in the educational
program or orderly operation of the school.
Personal appearance of students should promote health and safety,
contribute to a climate conducive to teaching and learning, and project a
positive image of the district to the community.
This code is designed as a guide and is by no
means all-inclusive. An item of dress,
article of clothing, or accessory should not be deemed “approved” simply
because it is not listed herein. The student dress code does not apply to students in kindergarten,
first, second, and third grades. However, pajamas and bedroom shoes will not
be allowed in these early grades, nor will they be permitted in grades four
through twelve. In addition, the administration reserves the right to address
inappropriate clothing on an individual basis in all grades.
Grades four and five
Items that can be worn:
1. Pants, shorts and skirts that are
worn at the waist.
2. Dresses, skirts, shorts or pants
that show no visible skin above the knee.
Clothing should not touch the floor. Exceptions to length of shorts may be made for
Special Olympics, field days, etc.
3. Clothing that fits the wearer
appropriately, covers all types of underclothing, and is designed for wear
outside the home.
4. Pants that are worn with equal
pant lengths.
5. Shirts, tee shirts, blouses, or
dresses that have sleeves and do not show cleavage, backs or midriffs during
the course of normal movement.
6. Shoes or sandals.
7.
Outerwear, if worn un-tucked,
that the length does not exceed the mid-hip when arms are extended beside the
body. Outerwear includes shirts,
blouses, sweaters, vests, sweatshirts, etc.
Outerwear, in this instance, does not include coats.
8.
Accessories or clothing that
does not pose a safety threat to self or others.
9.
Clothing that is not
see-through.
10. Items that do not advertise alcoholic
beverages, tobacco, narcotics, profane language, weapons, and/or suggestive
slogans pictures, and/or offensive materials.
*Clothing that is
required to be worn because of religious reasons will be dealt with on an
individual basis.
Middle and high school
Items that can be worn:
1.
Pants, shorts, and skirts that
are worn at the waist.
2. Dresses, skirts, shorts, or pants
that show no visible skin above the knee. Clothing should not touch the floor and should be
worn at the proper waist level. Exceptions to length of shorts may be made for
physical education, Special Olympics, field days, etc.
3.
Clothing that fits
the wearer appropriately, covers all types of underclothing, and is designed
for wear outside the home.
4.
Pants that are worn
with equal pant lengths.
5.
Shirts, tee shirts,
blouses,
or dresses that have sleeves and do not show
cleavage, backs or midriffs during the course of normal movement.
6.
Shoes or sandals
7.
Outerwear, if worn
un-tucked, that the length does not exceed the mid-hip when arms are extended beside the
body. Outerwear includes shirts,
blouses, sweaters, vests, sweatshirts, etc.
Outerwear, in this instance, does not include coats.
Prohibited Items:
1.
Hats and/or other
head covering including hooded sweatshirts, bandanas,
sweatbands, stocking caps, do-rags, etc. worn inside
buildings.
2.
Items advertising
alcoholic beverages, tobacco, narcotics, profane language, weapons, and/or
suggestive slogans pictures, and/or offensive materials.
3.
Sunglasses worn
inside buildings.
4.
The wearing of any
item(s) displaying any gang symbols.
5.
Accessories or
clothing that could pose a safety threat to self or
others. These include chains, fishhooks,
multi-finger rings, studded bracelets or collars, nose/lip to ear chains, etc. Also to include oversized clothing of any
type or garments that may be determined could conceal dangerous articles or
items.
6.
Sleeveless
tops/shirts.
7.
Clothing that is
see-through.
8.
Provocative and
suggestive clothing.
General Dress Code
Statements
1.
Sagging pants will
not be tolerated.
2.
The school
administration reserves the right to prohibit any item of clothing or symbols
that is inappropriate or disruptive to the daily operation of the school.
3.
Clothing that is
required to be worn because of religious reasons will be dealt with on an
individual basis.
Adopted