Dress and Grooming (MCSD AR 5132)
The purpose of the student dress and grooming regulation is to encourage students to come to school properly attired to participate in the educational process and school-sponsored activities. A student shall not attend school, nor participate in school related activities dressed in a manner which: (1) creates a safety hazard; (2) constitutes a distraction to the learning process; (3) disrupts the campus order; (4) conflicts with the District's Board Policy and Regulations regarding the prevention of substance abuse and gang activity.
Parents and students have the primary responsibility to see that proper attire is worn to school and that these guidelines are followed. School personnel have the responsibility for maintaining proper and appropriate conditions conducive to learning. The following guidelines will be implemented in all schools.
- Only non-modified school hats, worn bill forward, specific to that campus site are allowed. Other hats, caps, hairnets or other types of head coverings are not allowed.
- Wearing apparel, accessories or colors that advocate, promote or reference gang activity or is perceived to be a threat to students or staff are not allowed (EC 35183). Also prohibited are professional or college team emblems or logos. Accessories include (but are not limited to) jewelry, belts, buckles, bandannas and insignias. No body writings, drawings, decals or pictures are allowed.
- Attire that is worn or altered in such a way as to identify students with gangs is not allowed.
- Attire, which does not cover both male and female students' undergarments, buttocks, breasts, stomachs, midriffs, backs, shoulders or sides is not allowed. Sleeveless shirts or tops are not permitted.
- Attire that advocates or advertises any type of alcohol/tobacco/drugs/profanity/violence, is of a sexual nature, defames any ethnic or religious groups or is disruptive to the learning environment is not allowed.
- Shoes must be worn at all times. Shower thongs, “flip flops,” house slippers or sock-like footwear are a safety factor and are not appropriate for school. All footwear must have a back strap.
- Only prescription glasses shall be worn at school. A valid medical note, on file in the office, is required for wearing prescription sunglasses.
- All clothing (pants, shorts, skirts and shirts) must be clean, hemmed and not more than one size larger than the students' actual sizes. Pants must be worn at the waist and cannot sag or bag. The outermost garment worn such as shorts, skirts and dresses must reach fingertip length (including any slits) when the students' arms are extended down at their sides.
- Pajama (PJ) tops or bottoms are not allowed to be worn at school.
In case of questionable dress and grooming situations not covered by the guidelines, the site administrator will determine the appropriateness and make the final decision.