We expect parents to monitor the clothing selections of their children.Students shall observe modes of dress and standards of personal grooming which are in conformity with the studious atmosphere and good personal hygiene necessary in schools.It is the responsibility of the principal to see that the appearance of no pupil shall be extreme to the point of creating a disturbance to the educational atmosphere, or is hazardous to oneself, others, or school property.Apparel should be comfortable and appropriate. The following standards shall be enforced as outlined in the Orange County Code of Student Conduct:
a)Clothes shall be worn as they are designed-suspenders over the shoulders, pants secured at the waist, belts buckled, no underwear as outerwear, no underwear exposed.
b)Clothing with holes, tears or inappropriate patches will not be allowed if considered obscene.
c)Bare midriffs and bare sides should not show even when arms are extended above the head.
d)Clothing normally worn when participating in a school sponsored extra curricular or sports activity may be worn to school when approved by the sponsor, Coach or Principal. Examples would be cheerleader, drill team and band uniforms, team shirts, etc.
e)Clothing that is too tight or revealing is unacceptable.
f)Garments and/or jewelry which display or suggest sexual, vulgar, drug, alcohol or tobacco related wording/graphics or may tend to provoke violence or disruption in school shall not be worn.
g)Gang paraphernalia, jewelry, tattoos or other insignias which display, suggest, provoke or may tend to provoke violence or disruptions are not allowed.
h)The following items have potential to cause disruption or threat to a safe and positive school environment and are prohibited:
1.Hats, caps, visors, sunglasses or bandanas while on campus during the school day.
2.Chains hanging from the neck, belt, pockets or attached to wallet.
3.Jewelry that contains any type of sharp object.
i)Hemlines of shorts, dresses, andskirts shall be no shorter than mid-thigh.
j)Sleeves on shirts/blouses must follow the four finger wide rule at the shoulders.
k)Shoes shall be worn. The following are not acceptable for elementary students:
1.Cleated shoes
2.Backless shoes
3.Thong sandals
In addition, shoes with wheels are not permitted at our school.The final decision for determining appropriate wearing apparel will be made by the school administration.