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Dress Code Standards

PAISD Titan Dress and Grooming Standards

Text Box: Effective August 27, 2007. According to Board Policy FNCA, all students are expected to wear the following: Navy blue, light blue or white polo style shirts (long or short sleeved) and black, navy blue, or khaki pants, skirts or knee length shorts. The district’s dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruption, and avoid safety hazards, and teach respect for authority. Students and parents may determine a student’s personal dress and grooming standards, provided that they comply with the following:

 

Text Box: Shirts Standard colors: white, light blue, navy blue Collared, knit, button polo/golf style shirt or dress style (oxford style) buttoned shirts/blouses (long or short sleeve) and fits appropriately. Undershirts must be white, or same color as top shirt Males – Shirts must be long enough to tuck in and always be tucked in School Spirit Shirts PAISD Titan shirts or approved club or athletic shirts will be permitted on District-wide designated Sprit Days, such as Memorial high school varsity home and away football and varsity home basketball or campus administration approved days—up to 15 days per year. Allowable school spirit clothing includes Memorial High School colors, only! Exceptions may  be made at the campus level Not Allowed Cap sleeves or sleeveless shirts Zippered shirts, Tight, extremely form fitted, see through/transparent shirts, strapless or bare midriff tops or exposes the chest or torso Low cut shirts Shirts that can not be buttoned up to the neck. Shorts, Skirts, Pants, Slacks Standards colors: khaki, light blue, navy blue, black Tailored Knee length or longer Hemmed or cuffed; not dragging the floor Free from frays, holes, and cuts Belt must be worn if belt loops are present Must be worn at the waist and fit in the seat Not Allowed Baggy, oversized styles, oversized pockets, spandex, low rise, and sweats are not permitted Coveralls and overalls are not permitted Jean, denim, leather, suede, and vinyl materials are not permitted Brads, studs, or other embellishments are not permitted No athletic type shorts (shiny shorts) Pants gathered or tied at the ankle. Belts Standard colors black, white, light blue or navy blue. Must be buckled at all times Must be worn inside belt loops not over clothes Appropriately sized No oversized buckles or No excessive decorations Not Allowed Chain or metal Ties, fringe, or scarf type belts Must be appropriately sized in the shoulders, sleeves, and length, and must be worn over collared polo shirt. Footwear Standard colors, for example, white, light blue, navy blue, red, gray Leather style boots are acceptable (pants are to be worn outside of the boot) Shoes must match and be buckled or tied Not Allowed Flip Flops, backless shoes Outerwear, Jackets, and Sweaters, Standard colors, for example, black, white, light blue, or navy blue, gray Coats may be allowed in accordance with appropriate weather conditions Must be unbuttoned or unzipped upon entering the building. PAISD Titan Letterman/Reward Jackets may be worn No logos are allowed Not Allowed Trench coats Hoodies, except for those distributed or approved by the school administration Short vests or sweaters above the waistline Jewelry Extremely large or bulky jewelry will not be allowed Other Guidelines Standard colors: white, light blue, navy blue Career or Business Dress includes business suits, vest and dresses and meet administrative approval. Startling, unusual, or immodest attire of any sort shall not be permitted Gang related clothing or ,jewelry are not permitted Hats, scarves, bandannas, hair coverings are not permitted (unless item is religious based and approved) Hair is to be clean and well groomed Unusual coloring or excessive hair styles that may be a distraction are not allowed Visible body piercing other than earrings are not allowed Girls must wear sufficient undergarments that are not visible Clear or Mesh Backpacks Only (No large bags, sports bags, or purses) Special Needs Students Students who have special needs may be granted a waiver on an individual basis by the administration

 

Administrative Discretion

· Special days for out-of-the-ordinary dress will be left to the discretion of and announced by the principal from time to time during the year for career days, special holidays etc.

· Exceptions to the dress code due to medical reasons may be granted subject to approval by the administration.

· The administration reserves the right to amend the dress code and to ban additional items without prior notification.

 

Violation Consequences:

A student whose clothing violates the dress codes shall be assigned to in-school suspension either for the remainder of the day or until a parent or designee brings an acceptable change of clothing to the school.

 

Repeated dress code offenses may result in more serious disciplinary action as determined by campus administration. Appropriate discipline procedures shall be followed in all cases in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.