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Student Dress Code


Anderson School District Five students are expected to observe the basic standards of cleanliness and good grooming and dress in such a way not to distract or cause disruption in the educational program or orderly operation of the school.  Personal appearance of students should promote health and safety, contribute to a climate conducive to teaching and learning, and project a positive image of the district to the community.


This code is designed as a guide and is by no means all-inclusive.  An item of dress, article of clothing, or accessory should not be deemed “approved” simply because it is not listed herein.  The student dress code does not apply to students in kindergarten, first, second, and third grades.  In addition, the administration reserves the right to address inappropriate clothing on an individual basis in all grades.



Approved Items 


  • Pants, shorts, and skirts that are worn at the waist. 
  • Dresses, skirts, shorts, or pants that show no visible skin above the knee. Clothing should not touch the floor and should be worn at the proper waist level. Exceptions to length of shorts may be made for physical education, Special Olympics, field days, etc. 
  • Clothing that fits the wearer appropriately, covers all types of underclothing, and is designed for wear outside the home. 
  • Pants that are worn with equal pant lengths. 
  • Shirts, tee shirts, blouses, or dresses that have sleeves and do not show cleavage, backs or midriffs during the course of normal movement. 
  • Shoes or sandals. 
  • Outerwear, if worn un-tucked, that the length does not exceed the mid-hip when arms are extended beside the body. Outerwear includes shirts, blouses, sweaters, vests, sweatshirts, etc. Outerwear, in this instance, does not include coats. 
 

Prohibited Items 


  • Hats and/or other head covering including hooded sweatshirts, bandanas, sweatbands, stocking caps, do-rags, etc. worn inside buildings. 
  • Items advertising alcoholic beverages, tobacco, narcotics, profane language, weapons, and/or suggestive slogans pictures, and/or offensive materials. 
  • Sunglasses worn inside buildings. 
  • The wearing of any item(s) displaying any gang symbols. 
  • Accessories or clothing that could pose a safety threat to self or others. These include chains, fishhooks, multi-finger rings, studded bracelets or collars, nose/lip to ear chains, etc. Also to include oversized clothing of any type or garments that may be determined could conceal dangerous articles or items. 
  • Leggings, jeggings, yoga or tight-fitting exercise pants without a top to cover to mid-thigh
  • Sleeveless tops/shirts. 
  • Clothing that is see-through. 
  • Provocative and suggestive clothing. 
 

General Dress Code Statements 


  • Sagging pants will not be acceptable. 
  • Pajamas and bedroom shoes may not be worn. 
  • The school administration reserves the right to prohibit any item of clothing or symbols that is inappropriate or disruptive to the daily operation of the school. 
  • Clothing that is required to be worn because of religious reasons will be handled on an individual basis.