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__DRESS CODE__
A dress code is in effect for students in Grades 6-12. The basis of this code is that all students will dress in a manner which is neither offensive to the school community nor local culture, nor a distraction to learning. 1. **Clothing must cover the waist and back at all times, even with both hands in the air.** Shirts, blouses and dresses must have sleeves that cover the armpits and shoulders. Transparent clothing is not considered adequate to cover parts of the body. T-shirts must not be so short as to ride up, showing the midriff or navel. 2. All shorts, skirts, Capri pants or dresses must cover the knees when worn at the natural waistline. Tights, leggings and stockings must be covered by a skirt or dress of regulation length, i.e. covering the knees. 3. Undergarments should not be seen at any time... 4. Torn or ripped clothing is unacceptable. 5. Clothes displaying obscene or offensive words or designs may not be worn. Clothes that advertise alcohol or tobacco products are not to be worn to school. 6. Tight or revealing clothing is not appropriate and may not be worn in school. 7. Hats, sweatbands, bandannas and sunglasses will not be worn indoors. Picks or combs may not be left pushed into hair. 8. Jewelry that becomes a nuisance or attracts undue attention may not be worn by either sex. 9. Students must wear shoes.

10. Baggy pants, which rest more than 6 inches below the waistline, may not be worn. 11. Students who are on the school premises at any time must be in compliance with the dress code, unless permission has been obtained for activities such as sports. If students have to remain on campus following an after school activity, they must wear clothes that conform to the dress code. 12. The administration reserves the right to decide upon the acceptability of any student clothing. Students violating the dress code will be withdrawn from class until their parents are able to provide them with appropriate clothes, or they will be sent home for the remainder of the school day.