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Dress Code

“The Governing Board expects that students will present themselves in an orderly manner which will not disrupt the educational program at school. Their appearance should be neat, clean and acceptable to the general society and in keeping with the activity at school. The Governing Board considers this to be a judgment area of the site administrator or the school (BP 5132).” The dress code also applies to activities after school (i.e. dances, sports) and off campus (i.e. field trips, away sports).

 

The school administration recognizes that fashion trends change over time, making it difficult for students to find appropriate clothing; however, it is important to maintain a proper learning environment. Parents/Guardians and students are requested to take the proper steps to ensure their school wardrobe meets the standards of the dress code.

 

Students at Camerado Springs are “showing up for work”; therefore, they need to be in “business casual” clothing for their work day. The following guidelines are intended to define appropriate student attire and personal grooming for students at school. The appropriateness of the clothing will be determined by the normal wear of the clothes; that is to say, they will be judged not just by the way the clothes fit when the student is standing still, but by the way they fit as the student participates in the regular activities of the school day (i.e. walking, sitting, moving around, etc.). The dress code is meant to inspire pride and confidence for success in the 21st century professional work environment. The administration reserves the right to determine if clothing is acceptable.

 

  • Shorts must have a 3” inseam; skirts need to cover mid-thigh.
  • No undergarments should be visible.
  • Inappropriate shirts include: halter tops, crop tops, strapless, spaghetti straps, mesh or see-through sheer tops, and low-cut tank tops (including the neck and arm areas of the tank top). Shirts must not expose the midriff or cleavage. Tank top straps must be at least 1” wide.
  • Pants should be worn at the waist without “sagging.”
  • Anything with language not conducive to a safe and positive learning environment, unauthorized group affiliations, drug/alcohol/tobacco or sexual references, images of or reference to weapons, or otherwise Supreme Court deemed (Tinker v Des Moines 1969) offensive content is prohibited.
  • Chains of any kind (such as wallet chains) and clothing or jewelry with protrusions that could be considered dangerous or unsafe are not allowed.
  • No see-through or fishnet fabrics.
  • Hats may be worn but must be removed when inside any building, unless allowed by the classroom teacher.  Hats must be worn with the brim in the front.
  • Holes, rips, or tears in pants should not expose skin above mid-thigh.
  • Pajama type pants/shorts and pajama slippers are not allowed (exceptions will be made on designated “spirit days”).
  • Shoes with wheels are not allowed. Backless sandals and flip flops are allowed except during PE (proper shoes need to be worn at all times during PE).
  • No costumes or “costume like” attire (exceptions will be made on designated “spirit days”).
  • Gang-related attire is strictly prohibited and subject to the interpretation of the administration.

 

The appropriateness of clothing in question as per this dress code will be left to the discretion of the Camerado Springs administration and staff.  Students out of dress code may be asked to change into different clothes (school issued or extra clothes on hand) and may receive disciplinary consequences. Habitual offenders will be expected to call home for a change of clothing. Students will wait in the office until a parent bring the change of clothing.