Excerpt From the Code of Conduct for PCSD

H. RULE 8: APROPRIATE DRESS FOR STUDENTS

1. All students shall be properly groomed and attired when on school property or participating in school activities. Students shall be dressed so they will not present a clear danger to health and safety. They shall not be dressed in a manner that causes an interference with work or creates classroom or school disorder.

2. Attire which exposes the midriff (back or front) is prohibited (examples would be a halter or cut-off shirt).

3. Inappropriately revealing sleeveless clothing shall not be worn in the middle and high schools. Clothing that exposes the undergarments, armpits, breast, or chest will not be allowed. Shirts should cover the shoulder. Tank tops, spaghetti straps, or shirts with sleeves cut out are not considered proper in any grade. Sleeveless dresses and blouses are considered proper dress for girls in elementary schools.

4. Shoes shall be worn at all times. Shoes that are unsafe, such as bedroom slippers and heelys shoes, will not be allowed.

5. No head attire, including bandanas, shall be worn inside the buildings. This does not include wigs.

6. Clothing with slogans or symbols is prohibited if it may be interpreted to be offensive, obscene, indecent, vulgar, or encourages the sale or use of drugs or alcohol. Clothing that is symbolic of gang activity, i.e., bandanas, will not be allowed.

7. Shorts and skirts may be worn in classes pre-school through grade twelve (12) provided they meet the following criteria: They are not too tight, as determined on an individual basis by school administrators or deans. They are not too short, as determined on an individual basis by school administrators or deans. As a general guideline to students, the District School Board allows the wearing of shorts and skirts that are not unusually tight fitting and that are at least mid-thigh when the student is in a standing position. All principals shall document violations of this code by students and an initial hearing shall be held by them regarding violation of this dress code policy.

8. Inappropriately loose fitting clothing, which could conceal contraband, will not be allowed, as determined on an individual basis by school administrators or deans.

9. Pants and skirts must fit the waist and may not drag the floor (no sagging pants or hip huggers).