Students are expected to be clean, neat, and dressed appropriately for the school day.
Articles of clothing or words/symbols on personal property that are inappropriate or cause
disruption will not be allowed.
In support of District 279’s commitment to tobacco free, drug free, and violence free schools, words or symbols that advertise products or actions which are illegal or harmful for students will not be permitted. Examples that are inappropriate include but are not limited to:
- sexually obscene and /or profane language, slogans, emblems or pictures
- gang symbols and/or emblems, or clothing worn in a manner to identify gang membership
- Sexually provocative or immodest clothing (sagging pants, bare midriffs, muscle shirts, low cut tops, tops with low or open backs, tube tops, one shoulder or shoulder-less tops, halter tops, short skirts/shorts); undergarments should not be visible
- potentially hazardous items such as chains, pins, studs, and rings
In addition, students are prohibited from wearing any type of headgear. These articles should be removed before the student enters the building. Examples include head bands, hats, bandannas, du-rags, skull/wave caps, and sweatshirt and jacket hoods. Exception: scarves worn for religious reasons. Sunglasses are also prohibited in the building.
Any type of headgear or sunglasses seen by a staff member will be confiscated, bagged, tagged, and sent to the front office. The item is kept for a total of 3 days, including the day it was taken. Example would be: items confiscated on Monday can be retrieved on Wednesday after 2 pm. The students must have a picture ID. The school/staff assumes no liability for confiscated items. Students are strongly urged not to bring these items to school. After 30 days items will be disposed
Outerwear coats, hats, and other headwear are not to be worn during the school day because of health and safety reasons. Sweaters and sweatshirts are recommended for used during the school day by students who may feel chilled.