SSCA's dress code teaches grooming and hygiene, prevents disruption, minimizes safety hazards, and maintains a positive learning climate. Students and parents may determine a student’s personal dress and grooming standards, provided that they comply with the following:
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Students may not wear a military uniform to school unless it is in conjunction with a school-approved activity.
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Students may not wear suggestive or inappropriately located decorative patches, insignia, or clothing with improper advertising, pictures, slogans, or statements.
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An American or any state flag or facsimile thereof may not be attached on a garment in a disrespectful manner.
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Hats or head coverings may not be worn in the school buildings.
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Appropriate footwear is required.
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Any attire or accessory, including blankets, that is distracting, disruptive, or disturbing will not be permitted on school property. This includes outfits that are too short, too revealing, low-cut, see-through, or backless. Underwear-styled garments should not be worn as outerwear.
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Hair must be clean and groomed. Any hair style that is distracting or disturbing will not be permitted on school property.
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Facial hair must be neatly groomed and styled in a way that is not distracting.
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No paraphernalia that indicates or promotes gang membership may be worn or displayed (this may include but is not limited to bandanas, chains, jewelry, baggy pants, tee shirts, gang writing, and color codes).
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Tattoos, icons, and any other markings on the body that cannot be removed shall be covered at all times in an unobtrusive manner that is not disruptive to the instructional process. A student who has such markings on his or her body and who wishes to participate in extracurricular activities shall ensure that the markings are covered by the standard uniform for the activity or in another appropriate manner. The principal, in cooperation with the sponsor, coach, or other person in charge of an extracurricular activity, shall regulate and enforce these guidelines.
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Students may not wear orthodontic appliances unless prescribed by a medical dentist/ dentist.
Clothing or accessories may not state, imply, or depict hate speech/imagery targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification. Examples: swastikas, the confederate flag, othala rune, etc.
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Sunglasses may not be worn inside the building.
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Clothing and accessories that endanger student or staff safety may not be worn.
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Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear.
If the principal determines that a student’s grooming or clothing violates the school’s dress code, the student will be given an opportunity to correct the problem at school and return to the classroom. If the problem cannot be corrected at school, the principal will work with the student and parent to obtain an acceptable change of clothing for the student in a way that minimizes loss of instructional time. Repeated or severe offenses may result in more serious disciplinary action in accordance with the
Student Code of Conduct. |
