STAMFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dress Code

Statement of Purpose

A student will maintain personal attire and grooming standards that promote safety, health, and modesty, and are not disruptive to the educational environment.

A. SHIRTS

  1. Shirt straps must measure at least 2” wide.

  2. Shirts worn outside the waistband must be of sufficient length that no flesh is exposed when the student fully extends one arm above the head.

  3. No off the shoulder shirts.

  4. No low cut revealing tops.

  5. No see-through or sheer shirts unless worn over a shirt that meets the dress code requirements.

B. PANTS

  1. No extra long pants.

  2. No low slung pants exposing underwear

  3. No holes, rips, or tears are permitted in “inappropriate” places. (i.e. crotch, seat, etc.)

C. SHORTS/SKIRTS/DRESSES/JUMPERS/SKORTS

1. Must reach the “mid-point” of the thigh or below. (Must extend beyond the longest finger when you hang your arms relaxed at your side.

2. The top of the dress must meet the shirt requirement of the dress code or have a shirt beneath it that does.

3. Slits in skirts may not be longer than a dollar bill's length above the knee.

4. No low slung skirts exposing underwear.

D. COATS/JACKETS/SWEATSHIRTS

1. All winter coats and jackets must be removed and put in your locker upon arrival at school. Students are not permitted to wear or carry these clothing articles with them during the day.

E. OTHER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. All clothing should be clean and in good repair.

  2. No head coverings are permitted (exceptions may be made for traditionally recognized religious observation). This includes hats, do-rags, hoods, sweatbands, stockings, etc. Students may not have in their possession a hat or headwear during the school day. These should be placed in your locker upon arrival at school. Hooded sweatshirts may be worn as long as the hood is not on.

  3. No industrial or pet chains or collars around the neck, wrists, or waist or chains attached to wallets or belts are permitted.

  4. Clothing that displays the names or advertisements of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products, profane, vulgar, violent, illegal, immoral, or hate messages, or sexual innuendo is prohibited. Examples of some inappropriate displays include but are not limited to the following: sexual innuendos-hooters, Big Johnson, coed naked. Hate symbols-Nazi emblems, KKK. Illegal activities-Drink till you drop, the more I drink, the better you look. There can be and are many others. Students who have a question about the appropriateness of their clothing should consult a building administrator.

  5. Accessories must not disrupt the educational process or draw undue attention to the individuals. They must be free of offensive or suggestive words or graphics, and contain no references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, illegal/immoral substances or activities.

  6. Footwear must be worn at all times.

  7. Students are not allowed to wear, carry, or display gang paraphernalia.

  8. No sunglasses may be worn or visible at any time during the day.

  9. Spirit group uniforms worn to attend class must meet all dress code requirements.

F. STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Students are responsible for dressing appropriately for seasonal conditions.

Not all dress code infractions have been listed. Disciplinary action may be taken with student dress that is deemed inappropriate when referencing the Dress Code Statement of Purpose. It is the discretion of the administration and/or faculty as to what is appropriate for the learning environment. This includes whether garments are inappropriately tight or revealing. Any student wearing questionable attire will be asked to comply with Dress Code rules. If the student does not comply, he/she will be reported to their administrator. Corrective action(s) (i.e. changing clothes) and/or other disciplinary consequences will be required.