Dress Code

BARKSTALL DRESS CODE

(does not include clothing designated for religious reasons)

A student shares with his or her parents the right to dress according to personal preference except where such dress is dangerous to the student’s health and safety of others, or is distracting or indecent to the extent that it interferes with the learning and teaching process.

Grooming and neatness is also the primary responsibility of students and their parents. Schools may prescribe standards of grooming and dress for participation in extracurricular activities.

Each school may develop recommended guidelines that are consistent with these statements. They may prohibit students from wearing clothing or attire that, in the opinion of school authority, is contrary to acceptable health and safety standards, or may disrupt the education process or learning atmosphere.

Students’ dress will conform to the following:

1. Hats, head coverings, coats, and gloves are not to be worn in school. Students must remove their head coverings upon entering the building unless head apparel is part of a student's customary religious attire. Jackets can be worn in classrooms but hoods must remain down.

2. Students will wear closed-toe shoes and must have a back on the shoe. Rain boots and snow boots can be worn into the building but must be changed for P.E. and indoor recess. Bedroom/house slippers may not be worn.

3. Students’ clothing will cover undergarments and bare midriffs. Students may not wear clothing that exposes undergarments or inappropriately exposes the body.

4. Spandex clothing or pajama-like clothing will not be worn at school or school events.

5. Garments or jewelry depicting alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs will not be worn at school.

6. Garments or jewelry with messages or symbols that include obscenity, derogatory language, sexual innuendo, gang affiliation, or occult reference will not be worn at school.

7. Pants must be worn at the waist so that undergarments and midriff skin are not visible.

8. Dresses, skirts and shorts should be no shorter than a student's fingertips when a student is standing and their hands are hanging at their sides.

Note: If a student cannot comply with the standardized dress code because of religious beliefs or physical characteristics, the parent/guardian must provide a written explanation to the principal for possible relief from certain aspects of this dress code.