DRESS CODE

(Per SBDM Policy, revised July 2007)

Please replace this page in the Natcher Elementary Student Handbook on page 56.

The teachers, guidance counselor, assistant principal, principal, and family members will deal with any situation that arises that is considered disruptive to the instructional process on an individual basis.

Shorts, skirts, and dresses: must be no shorter than mid thigh length.

Hats: (of any kind; i.e. ball caps, hats, scarves) may not be worn by male or females in school unless they are necessary for health or safety purposes.  Hats may be worn outside during recess for sun protection.

Shoes: are required at all times. Wearing of flip-flops, sandals without back straps, and shoes with high heels are discouraged due to safety concerns. Sneakers are required for physical education class and greenway activities being conducted by the whole class. Families are encouraged to keep an extra pair of inexpensive sneakers in their child’s locker. Roller blade shoes and “heelies” are not allowed.

Sunglasses: shall not be worn inside the school building without a medical excuse; a doctor’s note must be presented beforehand.

Hair: shall be clean and well groomed. Distracting extremes shall not be permitted.

Pants: must be worn at the waist and must remain there consistently through normal activity, without having to be held up by the hands.

Shirts: should cover the midriff with all normal movement and be an appropriate neck length.  If the shirt is sleeveless, it must have wide shoulder straps and no large armholes.  Thin, “spaghetti” straps are not allowed for Grades P4/3rd grade – 6th grade.

Hooded shirts: may be worn, but inside the building, hoods will not be worn.

Patches, emblems, and clothing depicting vulgarity or advertising alcoholic beverages or illegal substances shall not be permitted.