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 Hats, unless they are part of the school uniform, part of a student’s religious
practice, medically required, or allowed by the campus administration for outdoor
activities.
 Oversized belts or oversized belt buckles.
 Sunglasses unless medically required.
 Excessive jewelry or jewelry that can be used to hurt another person. Each campus
administration shall determine what constitutes excessive jewelry. (the school is
not responsible for loss or theft of jewelry)
 Excessively large pendants, chains, and bracelets.
 Any visible tattoo depicting drugs, alcohol, pornography, gang related signs, or
obscenities.
 Boy’s earrings and teeth grills (permanent confiscation of item)
 Visible or clear type body piercing on boys or girls. (permanent confiscation of item)
 Flannel shirts.
 V-Neck polo shirts and altered spirit shirts.
 Pants cuffs that exceed two inches.
 Cosmetic make-up for 6 grade girls.
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The Following Specific Provisions Shall Apply For Grooming:
 Grooming in the classroom shall be prohibited.
 Hair must be clean and neatly combed. Hair color is to be of a natural color. Boy’s
hair length is not to extend below the lobe of the ear and is not to extend below the
bottom of the collar of a regular collared shirt when the student is in a normal
upright sitting position. Pony tails, duck tails, or tails are prohibited for males.

 Sideburns must not extend beyond the bottom of the earlobe. Mustaches must be
neatly trimmed. Beards or goatees are not permitted.

 Designs shaved and/or cut into hair or eyebrows are prohibited including Mohawks.
The principal shall use discretion to determine what is prohibited. Shaved
eyebrows may be colored in if needed.
* Non-compliance of the uniform and grooming policies will result in a referral to
administration for disciplinary measures.

Physical Education and Athletic Dress Code
Students who are enrolled in physical education will be required to be properly dressed for
physical activity. The requirement of proper attire will ensure safety and address health
concerns. PE attire will include the following:
 Dark colored shorts (preferably red)
 Light colored shirt
 Tennis shoes & socks

Student Fees
Materials that are part of the basic educational program are provided with state and local
funds and are at no charge to a student. A student, however, is expected to provide his or