Lackawanna Trail School District Junior & Senior High School

 The intent of the Lackawanna Trail School District Student Dress Policy is to ensure that students dress appropriately, are not disruptive to the educational process, and do not in any way compromise the safety and security of the school.  The purpose of this document is to provide a visual representation of acceptable and unacceptable student dress according to Lackawanna Trail Board Policy 221, pupil dress and grooming.

 All articles of student dress must be appropriately sized to the student and worn properly.  Clothing must not be excessively loose or tight  Students may not add to, nor subtract from, the approved student dress policy.  Student clothing must be maintained in good condition, without holes, rips or tear, or additions.

 Permitted:  Solid color, clean, well- maintained  Jeans which are free of holes, rips, etc.  Secured at the waist  Not Permitted:  Excessively baggy or tight pants  Yoga, Jeggings, or stretch pants  Fatigues, sweat pants, wind pants

 Permitted:  Clean, well-maintained  Formal/Dress Style  Cargo Pockets  Secured at the waist  Not Permitted:  Gym Shorts, tights, spandex, etc.  Jean shorts  Fatigues  Shorter than 2” above the knee

 Permitted:  Clean, well- maintained  Ankle length to 2” above the knee  Not Permitted:  Shorter than 2” above the knee with tights Note: Skirts, skorts, and dresses may only be worn by female students. Blouses and dresses can be augmented with a sweater to meet the modesty expectation of the dress policy.

 Permitted:  Solid color, clean, well-maintained  Jean Capris  Secured at the waist  Not Permitted:  Patterned  Tights, spandex, yoga pants Note: Capris may be worn by females only.

 Permitted:  Collared, button-down, dress or polo style  Long or short sleeved  Ladies may wear a dressy blouse  Not Permitted:  T-shirts, long or short-sleeved  Shirts without sleeves  Tank Tops  More than 2 buttons unbuttoned at the throat  Logos that are larger than 3”x 3”  Homemade or self-constructed shirts or logos  Writing other than a logo which is in accordance with the dress policy  Bare or exposed midriffs Note: A t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt or turtleneck may be worn underneath an approved shirt.

 Not permitted:  Long or Short Sleeved T-shirts  Shirts without a collar (except women’s blouses that otherwise meet the dress expectations)  Athletic/compression shirts  Thermal/waffle

 Permitted:  Solid color, patterned, stripes or plaid  Clean, well-maintained  Crewneck sweatshirts  Shirts or turtlenecks under a sweater or sweatshirt  Not Permitted:  Hooded sweatshirts  Writing larger than 3” x 3” logo  Unzipped sweatshirts Note: A collared shirt or turtleneck may be worn underneath the sweatshirt or sweater.

 Permitted:  T-Shirts, long or short sleeved.  Athletic shirts  Sweatpants, yoga pants  Athletic shorts  Sweatshirts  Sneakers Note: all P.E. clothes should be comfortable and conform to the teacher’s expectations. They should only be worn during physical education instruction.

 Permitted:  Dress shoes  Sneakers  Socks must be worn  Females may wear tights or nylons  Not Permitted:  Flip-flops or beach shoes  Unsafe footwear  Shoes with wheels

 Students may wear business-casual or formal attire  Men: Men’s suits or sport coats with solid color pants, dress shoes, dress shirt and tie  Women: Women’s dresses or suits must otherwise conform with dress policy expectations of modesty (may wear formal blouse) Note: formal attire must also meet the standard expectations of the dress code policy

 Permitted:  Headbands  Dress Scarves  Not Permitted:  Hats  Sunglasses  Scarves (Winter)  Jackets or outerwear  Skull caps, bandanas Note: These items may be worn to school but not during instructional hours (7:45am-2:23pm).

 Not Permitted:  Printing, sayings, scenes, or similar content  Homemade, customized, or altered logos.  Logos larger than 3” x 3” Note: Lackawanna Trail logos are permitted on all items of student dress and are not limited in size on designated Spirit Days only.

Spirit Days Permitted: School-sponsored, Lackawanna Trail logos of any size Lackawanna Trail Sports Jerseys, game- day wear Officially designated team/activity apparel that otherwise conforms to the dress code policy Not Permitted: Logos which are not affiliated with the Lackawanna Trail school district Advertisements Note: Spirit days will be designated and communicated by administration.