Prescott Unified School District encourages students to take pride in their attire as it relates to the school setting. A spirit of support and cooperation between parents and school personnel is needed to ensure that students come to school appropriately dressed in attire that does not pose health or safety hazards and is appropriate to the school environment. Students should dress in a manner that takes into consideration the educational environment, safety, health, and welfare of themselves and others.
Allowable Dress & Grooming
Leggings or yoga pants as long as they are not see-through or reveal undergarments.
Ripped or torn jeans but that do not have holes that reveal undergarments, or buttocks.
Baggy pants that cover undergarments and do not fall off when students walk/run.
Shirt straps that are wider than credit cards.
Shirts must have an appropriate length (must cover all skin between shirt and pants/skirts/shorts).
Must cover the torso (both front and back) and have an appropriate neckline and fitted armholes.
Undergarments should not be visible at any time.
Hats and sunglasses may be worn while outside. When entering a building hats will be removed, with the exception of religious headgear.
Shoes or sandals with a hard sole must be worn at all times.
Non- Allowable Dress & Grooming
Clothing with obscene words, slogans, double meanings, sexual content, acts of violence, considered hate speech, or anything that can be interpreted as immodest or indecent.
Any clothing promoting, advertising, or depicting alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
Tube top or bandeau shirts
Pajamas, Blankets, Slippers, Flannel Pants/Onesies, ect.
Hoods, stocking caps, headgear (crowns, ears, etc), costumes and bandanas are not to be worn during the regular school day.
Articles of clothing or jewelry which may cause damage, maintenance problems, or present any safety concerns or school disruptions (ie chains, spikes, etc).
Students are not allowed to draw or write on themselves or others.
Make-up should be used with restraint. Hair needs to be styled so that the student’s eyes are visible.
Applying perfume, cologne, hairspray, body spray, make up and other personal hygiene items are not allowed in class, restrooms or hallways. P.E. Teachers will monitor proper use in the locker rooms.
Nails that are filed in pointed shapes (coffin nails, stiletto nails). Nail length needs to be appropriate to the school environment and setting.
The school administration reserves the right to employ administrative judgment in disallowing any clothing, accessories, jewelry, and/or other items which could include any trends or fads that are distracting to the educational process, atmosphere, climate, or that pose a safety issue.
IF STUDENTS ARE OUT OF DRESS CODE THEY WILL BE ASKED TO CHANGE CLOTHES USING CLEAN/NEW CLOTHING IN THE NURSE'S OFFICE, OR PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED TO BRING ALTERNATIVE CLOTHING ITEMS TO SCHOOL. STUDENTS WITH INAPPROPRIATE WORDS OR IMAGES MAY BE ASKED TO COVER THEM WITH TAPE OR CHANGE CLOTHING.
