2012-2013 WISD Student Dress Code Dress and Personal Appearance: The district’s dress and grooming code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruptions, avoid safety hazards and teach respect for authority. Students should be dressed and groomed in a manner which is clean and neat, and which will not be a safety hazard to themselves or others. Student success depends, in part, on how the student perceives himself/herself and how others perceive the students. In this sense, defined standards for appearance assist the student in constructing a positive self image and impression on others. The staff of the school is authorized to enforce the district’s dress and grooming code. Interpretation of these codes is entirely within their judgment. Final determination of acceptable dress and grooming rests with the principal or his/her designee and cannot be appealed. Attire: The District prohibits any clothing or grooming that in the principal’s judgment may reasonably be expected to cause disruption of or interfere with normal school operations. The District prohibits pictures, emblems, or writing on jewelry that are lewd, offensive, vulgar, or that advertise alcohol or tobacco products or any other substance prohibited under board policy FNCF(L). Shirts:        Shirts with a straight edge may be un-tucked. Hems may not extend below the hip and shirts must be buttoned up appropriately May be solid (one color) or patterned button-down polo style shirt of any color with a collar May be oxford button-down style shirt, solid or patterned of any color with a collar (long sleeve or short sleeve) May be a solid or patterned long sleeve full turtleneck of any color No fringe, flowers, decorations, leather, laces, embroidery, holes, or frayed areas permitted May wear “Wharton” spirit shirts – red, white, or blue in color that are free of any writing, except for logos or brand names on the front of the shirt Special event shirts must be approved by the principal Pants/Dresses:  May wear Capris, jumpers, skorts and skirts that cover the knee will be solid khaki, tan, navy blue, blue denim, or black  Dresses may be solid or patterned. Spaghetti straps, halter-type or sleeveless dresses are prohibited  Back area must be covered and no low cut or revealing dresses will be allowed  Slits, splits, flaps, holes, or other openings in skirts or dresses shall be no higher than the knee  Solid colored leggings may be worn as long as the over-garment comes to the knee  Pants must be worn at the waist. No sagging or low rise pants will be permitted 1 Shorts: Jeans:   Shorts are not permissible for Junior High and High School students. Solid tan, khaki, navy blue, blue denim, or black shorts are allowed for Sivells and WES students and must be worn at the knee  Blue denim, khaki, tan, gray or black jeans are allowed. All jeans will be free of any writing, design or logos except for designs that are ONLY on the back pocket. Acid washed jeans or jeans with holes in them will not be permitted. No sagging, low rise, skinny jeans, or hip huggers will be permitted Jackets, Sweaters, & Sweatshirts:  May be solid, striped, or patterned  Must not extend below the hips  May be hooded, zip from top to bottom, or button from top to bottom  May be worn in the building, but hoods may only be worn outside the building  May not be tied around the waist  Any school-issued jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt will be permitted Accessories:  Boys may have one (1) stud earring in each ear. Hoop earrings are not allowed for boys  Oversized belts or belt buckles are not permitted  Girls may have no more than two pair of earrings and may wear hoop earrings no larger than one and one half (1.5) inches in diameter for safety in P.E. classes  No visible body piercings will be allowed  No excessively long nails will be allowed  Tattoos must not be visible at school or during participation at school events. It is the student’s responsibility to cover the tattoo with clothing or bandages while at school or participating in school events Hair:         Any haircut which is deemed by the administration to be inappropriate in style or design will result in appropriate disciplinary action No haircuts depicting designs, emblems, or lines other than a regular straight-line part will be allowed Boys may not wear a “tail” style haircut or ponytails Hair length for boys is as follows: in front, may not be in the eyes; in back, may not cover the collar; on sides, must not cover the ears Unnatural hair colors/dyes are prohibited for all students Extreme hairstyles such as Mohawks, and “faux-hawks” are prohibited Feathers woven in to hair will NOT be permitted Boys will be clean shaven. Sideburns will be no lower than the bottom of the earlobe. No mustaches or goatees 2 Footwear:     Purses:  Sandals are allowed at the high school, but for safety reasons, they may not be worn at the other campuses. Tennis shoes or closed-toed shoes that have a back or a strap are required for PE, and are highly recommended daily for junior high and elementary students The wearing of metal, plastic, or rubber cleats, crocs, flip-flops, high heels, slippers, or house shoes is not allowed Shoes with retractable rollers (including Healies) are not permitted Purses must not be larger than 12 inches x 12 inches x 6 inches. No large beach or tote bags will be allowed to be used as a purse. No purses are allowed for Sivells students Backpacks: (WES, WJH, WHS)  The following types of backpacks will be allowed: small, book-type backpacks which are clear or mesh (MUST BE SEE-THRU)  Backpacks with wheels will NOT be allowed Backpacks: (Sivells Elementary)  Small, book-type backpacks are allowed for first grade students only  Clear or see-through backpacks are NOT required  Backpacks with wheels will NOT be allowed Restrictions:        Any item of clothing not listed in the WISD dress code will not be allowed. All clothing pieces will be free of any writing; logos and brand names are acceptable All garments will be free of any kind of frayed areas, laces, tassels, or holes Bracelets, chains, belts and other ornamental and excessive jewelry that present a distraction, disruption, or a potential danger to self or others or to school property, may not be worn No baggy clothing will be allowed. The waist size of pants may not exceed the natural waist size by more than one (1) inch. Tight-fitting clothes may not be worn Students shall not bring sunglasses, hats, caps, sweatbands, or do-rags, to school, except upon a physician’s order 3