Student Dress Code Policy 2010 2011 School Year

Student Dress Code Policy 2010 -2011 School Year Indian River School District

Dress Code Facts … • Policy approved by Board of Education on June 26, 2007; revised on June 23, 2009 • Student dress code takes effect on first day of school - September 7, 2010 • Changes made in response to parent requests for stricter dress code enforcement

The Philosophy … • Student dress is primarily a parental responsibility • Dress should reflect concern for health and safety of the student and others • If dress is deemed unsuitable for school wear, principal has the authority to take appropriate action

What is permitted? • Collared shirts, polo shirts, T-shirts, turtlenecks, sweaters, sweatshirts, vests, pants, jeans, Capri pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, culottes, jumpers and dresses • Hooded sweatshirts, provided the hood is not worn • Shoes that do not slip off feet – athletic shoes, oxfords, flats, pumps and sandals with a manufactured back strap • Shirts, tops, blouses or dresses that have sleeves or cover the area from neckline to shoulder • Tops must be tucked in or overlap bottom garment

Acceptable Male Attire … • Shorts of acceptable length • Shorts and jeans worn at proper waistline • Collared shirts and T -shirts acceptable • Appropriate footwear

Acceptable Female Attire … • Shorts of acceptable length • Tops cover area from neckline to shoulder and overlap bottom garment • Collared shirts and T-shirts acceptable

Other Acceptable Attire … • Tops overlap bottom garment and cover area from neckline to shoulder • Pants and jeans worn at proper waistline • Appropriate footwear

What is not permitted? • Flip flops, shower shoes, beach shoes, bedroom slippers, unfastened shoes or shoes missing appropriate closures • Clothing that is transparent or exposes midriff, navel or cleavage • Skirts, shorts, skorts, culottes, jumpers or dresses where hemline is more than two inches above the top of the kneecap while student is standing • Clothing with visible holes

What is not permitted? • Pants that sag below the waistline • Clothing with printing across buttocks area • Coats, jackets or other outerwear in classroom • Visible clothing that is designed to be worn as an undergarment • Headgear • Clothing that is obscene, vulgar or ethnically, culturally or sexually offensive

Inappropriate Attire … Hemlines more than two inches above top of kneecap Exposed midriff

Inappropriate Attire … Printing across buttocks area Area from neckline to shoulder not covered

Inappropriate Attire … Left: Top doesn’t cover neckline to shoulder; hemline more than two inches above kneecap; footwear not appropriate Right: Dress is acceptable, but headgear and flip flops are not permitted

Inappropriate Attire … Visible holes in clothing Cleavage Pants worn below waistline Inappropriate accessories Area from neckline to shoulder not covered

Inappropriate Headgear … Ear Muffs Surgical caps Bandannas Skull caps Scarves Do-rags Baseball caps Hoods

Footwear … Appropriate Inappropriate

Enforcement … • Students in violation of dress code may be subject to suspension under district Student Discipline policy • The school and district reserve the right to modify policy as necessary and determine what is disruptive and unsafe • Exceptions may be granted upon presentation of approved documentation stating bona fide reason