Policy
STUDENT DRESS CODE
Code Issued 03/05 JCDB
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.
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.
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.
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 coveringincluding 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 5/18/04; Revised 6/22/04, 3/15/05, 7-28-06, 8-15-06