Dress for Success

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Dress for Success
Student Dress Code Policy
2007-2008 School Year
Indian River School District
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The Facts

• Revised policy approved by the Board of
  Education on June 26, 2007
• New student dress code takes effect on first day
  of school - September 4
• Changes made in response to parent requests for
  stricter dress code enforcement

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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

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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
  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

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Acceptable Male Attire

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

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Acceptable Female Attire

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

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Other Acceptable Attire

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

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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 excessive 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

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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

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Inappropriate Attire
Hemlines more than two inches above top of kneecap
Exposed midriff
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Inappropriate Attire
Printing across buttocks area
Area from neckline to shoulder not covered
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Inappropriate Attire
Left Top doesnt 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
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Inappropriate Attire
Visible holes in clothing
Pants worn below waistline
Inappropriate accessories
Area from neckline to shoulder not covered
Excessive cleavage
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Inappropriate Headgear
Baseball caps
Ear Muffs
Scarves
Bandannas
Do-rags
Hoods
Surgical caps
Skull caps
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Footwear
Appropriate
Inappropriate
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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