DRESS CODE POLICY 

 JMMS Standards for Student Dress

DRESS CODE

There shall be no restriction of a student’s hairstyle or his/her manner of dress except when there is a “clear and present” danger to the student’s health and safety, a cause for interference with work, or a creation of a classroom or school disorder. All students shall be decently dressed and practice personal hygiene.

A. All students shall wear shoes.

B. All clothing must be size-appropriate – form-fitting or overly tight clothing is not permitted.

C. All students shall wear shirts/blouses of appropriate length - no bare midriffs, bare backs or low-cut necklines.

D. Students may wear shorts or skirts at or near knee length. Extremes should be avoided (e.g. shortness and tightness of garment).

E. Students shall not wear jeans with holes above the knees.

F. Students shall not wear swimwear or sleepwear.

G. Students shall not wear hats, hoods, or head coverings in the buildings unless for religious or medical purposes. However, for safety measures, areas may be designated (i.e., Ag and Industrial Arts Classes).

H. Students shall not wear clothing with obscenities, tobacco, drug, alcohol, sexual implications, gang signs (emblems or drawings).

I. School officials may deal on an individual basis with dress that will interfere with the educational process. Principal’s decision on all matters will be final.

J. Pants should be worn at normal waist level (no sagging).

K. No bandannas shall be carried or worn.

L. Sunglasses shall not be worn in buildings unless prescribed by physician.

The wearing of any item that materially or significantly disrupts the educational process or threatens the health or safety of other students or staff members is prohibited. The Administrative Staff of the school shall have sole discretion regarding the enforcement of this Dress Code in each individual school.

CONSEQUENCES FOR DRESS CODE NONCOMPLIANCE

• On the first violation of the standards, parents will be notified and the student will be required to correct the violation. 

• The second and third violations will result in a foul. 

• Students who violate these standards 4 or more times will be placed in ICE or could result in suspension.