Moms Talk: Does the School Dress Code Cramp Your Student's Style?

For parents of high school students getting ready to head out to the malls and take advantage of back to school sales, it might be a good time to review your school's dress code.

At , for example, the school and the Board of Education recognize while "each student’s mode of dress and grooming is a manifestation of personal style and individual preference," students are not allowed to wear clothing that is disruptive or offensive.

Students who violate the guidelines are asked to change their clothing. If they have no replacement clothing, parents are responsible for bringing a change of clothes or the student will be sent home.

Dress code guidelines

• All shirts must have sleeves or cap sleeves. 
• No inappropriate, revealing, mesh or transparent clothing permitted. 
• Tank tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, muscle shirts, short shorts, bare midriff tops and torn clothing are not acceptable. 
• Avoid excessive exposure of skin (examples: bare midriffs, low-slung pants, cleavage, etc.) 
• Underwear should be fully covered. 
• Trousers, shorts, pants and skirts should be worn at appropriate levels. 
• Shoes are to be worn at all times. 
• Pajamas, slippers, boxer shorts, rolled up shorts and other sleep attire are not appropriate. 
• No hats or head-coverings may be worn inside school. 
• Coats and jackets may not be worn in class (they must be kept in hall lockers). 

Is the school dress code a struggle for you and/or your student? What, if anything do you think should be changed?

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