Dress Code

(Refer to Board Policy JCDB) 

Students have the right to be treated equitably and with dignity; these rights extend to application and enforcement of the district dress code. The restrictions included in the dress code are necessary to support the overall educational goals of the district and its schools. Neatness, decency, and good taste are guidelines of the district dress code. Students must dress in a manner that is not obscene; offensive; or substantially or materially disruptive to the learning environment. Students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) 14 hold the primary responsibility for determining the student’s personal attire, hairstyle, jewelry, and personal items (e.g. backpacks, book bags). The student dress code and administrative enforcement of the student dress code should not create, reinforce, or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or religion.

The classroom teacher may ask that students alter their clothing when dress or appearance interferes with safety, performance or course goals in a particular class. (For example, during an assessment, a teacher may ask students to remove headwear.) When health, medical, or religious reasons require exceptions to the guidelines for an individual student, a parent or guardian should contact the student’s administrator. Traditional tribal regalia or objects of cultural significance shall not be prohibited at a public event. The school administration always has the final determination as to whether a specific clothing item is acceptable to wear at school.

Continued inappropriate dress or appearance will result in more severe consequences. The following rules are expectations of student dress: 

● Apparel that is sexually suggestive; promotes violence, illegal activities, drugs, alcohol, and/or tobacco; or is determined to be gang related is prohibited. 

● Bare midriffs or revealing clothing of any type is not permitted. 

● Sagging pants or shorts (not fitted to the waist) will not be permitted. 

● Footwear will be worn by all students (socks only are not considered “footwear”). 

● Heavy chains worn as jewelry or attached to clothing will not be permitted. 

● Any footwear with wheels will not be permitted. 

Hairstyles

Except where student health and safety may be implicated (e.g., in chemistry or science lessons, culinary lessons, physical education or sports classes), restrictions shall not be placed on how students choose to wear their hair. Any restrictions that are necessary for student health or safety must be equitably enforced, and must not be enforced differently based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or religion.