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Dress Code

 

Every child at Pitner is encouraged to observe a standard of grooming and dress consistent with the level of formality of the school situation.  The standard for dress shall be as follows:

A.  All students shall be required to maintain the level of personal
hygiene necessary to ensure a healthful school environment and to refrain from any mode of dress which proves to contribute to any disruption of school functions.

B.  Administrators and teachers shall enforce the dress code Rule, and the principal or designee shall be the final judge as to the appropriateness, neatness and cleanliness of the apparel, or whether or not apparel is disruptive, unsafe, or in violation of the dress code.

C.  All students shall maintain the following minimum standard of dress:

  1. Appropriate shoes shall be worn.
  2. Midriffs shall be covered.
  3. Appropriate under-garments shall be worn and may not be visible.
  4. No strapless or spaghetti strap tops shall beworn.
  5. No flip flops, lace up shoes are preferred.
  6. Appropriate shorts, as determined by the school administration, may be worn.
  7. No caps, hats, bandannas nor hoods covering the head are to be worn in the
    school buildings during the school day unless there is a special activity during which they are deemed appropriate by the school administration.
  8. Clothing or ornamentation that does any of the following is prohibited:
  1. Displays or advertises substances illegal tominors.
  2. Displays suggestive phrases, designs, markings or profanities.
  3. Advocates, promotes, or suggests illegal activity.

D. Local schools may establish additional requirements for student dress, including school uniforms.  These additional requirements must be approved by the Area Assistant Superintendent and reviewed by the Board attorney.

E. Parents or students who have specific questions about a garment’s appropriateness should consult the local school student handbook and/or the local school administration.

 

 

 

 

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