Students are prohibited from wearing, while on the school grounds during the school day and at school-sponsored events, clothing that exposes underwear, buttocks, the abdomen, or the breasts of a female. This prohibition does not apply to a costume or uniform worn by a student while participating in a school-sponsored activity or event.
Prohibited Dress:
Alcohol and tobacco logos, as well as words, pictures, or objects with sexual connotations, are not permitted at school or school functions.
Undergarments, including undershirts and underpants, must be concealed.
Headgear is not to be worn in the building as defined but not limited to; caps/hats, winter hats, beanies, bandanas, etc. unless approved by the principal.
Shorts, skirts, and dresses must not be shorter than the length of a dollar bill above the knee in length. NO TRACK SHORTS ALLOWED unless approved for PE or athletic events.
No rolling shoes are allowed during school.
No sleeveless shirts, halter tops, bare midriffs, pajamas, or house shoes are allowed.
Clothing that exposes underwear, buttocks, or cleavage is prohibited.
Holes in clothing above the length of a dollar above the knee in length are not permissible unless tights, leggings, or other materials are under the holes so skin is not revealed.
Light-up shoes must be turned off in the classroom.
No chains on pants.
Leggings and bike shorts are permitted, however, the top garment should be mid-thigh and adhere to the above rules.
No pajama pants or blankets.
Wearing or possessing any clothing, bandanas, jewelry, symbol, or other sign associated with membership in, or representative of, any gang. (THESE ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY AND SCHOOL FUNCTIONS.)
**A student’s primary clothes must meet the dress code requirement, regardless of whether they have a jacket that covers the dress code violation. For example, if a student has a shirt that is too short, they may not cover it with a jacket but will be asked to change their shirt.
Students not meeting the dress code requirements will call parent/guardian to bring appropriate clothing. Students will have to change to the appropriate attire when dress code policies are not met. If a parent/guardian cannot be contacted, the student will wear school-issued clothing for the remainder of the day and go to In-School Suspension (ISS). (SEE CMS SCHOOL BOARD POLICY)
