1. Student Dress Code Policy
School Year
Indian River School District

2. Dress Code Facts …
Policy approved by Board of Education on June 26, 2007; revised on June 23, 2009
Student dress code takes effect on first day of school - September 7, 2010
Changes made in response to parent requests for stricter dress code enforcement

3. The Philosophy … Student dress is primarily a parental responsibility
Dress should reflect concern for health and safety of the student and others
If dress is deemed unsuitable for school wear, principal has the authority to take appropriate action

4. What is permitted?
Collared shirts, polo shirts, T-shirts, turtlenecks, sweaters, sweatshirts, vests, pants, jeans, Capri pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, culottes, jumpers and dresses
Hooded sweatshirts, provided the hood is not worn
Shoes that do not slip off feet – athletic shoes, oxfords, flats, pumps and sandals with a manufactured back strap
Shirts, tops, blouses or dresses that have sleeves or cover the area from neckline to shoulder
Tops must be tucked in or overlap bottom garment

5. Acceptable Male Attire …
Shorts of acceptable length
Shorts and jeans worn at proper waistline
Collared shirts and T-shirts acceptable
Appropriate footwear

6. Acceptable Female Attire …
Shorts of acceptable length
Tops cover area from neckline to shoulder and overlap bottom garment
Collared shirts and T-shirts acceptable

7. Other Acceptable Attire …
Tops overlap bottom garment and cover area from neckline to shoulder
Pants and jeans worn at proper waistline
Appropriate footwear

8. What is not permitted?
Flip flops, shower shoes, beach shoes, bedroom slippers, unfastened shoes or shoes missing appropriate closures
Clothing that is transparent or exposes midriff, navel or cleavage
Skirts, shorts, skorts, culottes, jumpers or dresses where hemline is more than two inches above the top of the kneecap while student is standing
Clothing with visible holes

9. What is not permitted? Pants that sag below the waistline
Clothing with printing across buttocks area
Coats, jackets or other outerwear in classroom
Visible clothing that is designed to be worn as an undergarment
Headgear
Clothing that is obscene, vulgar or ethnically, culturally or sexually offensive

10. Hemlines more than two inches above top of kneecap
Inappropriate Attire …
Hemlines more than two inches above top of kneecap
Exposed midriff

11. Inappropriate Attire …
Printing across buttocks area
Area from neckline to shoulder not covered

12. Inappropriate Attire …
Left:
Top doesn’t cover neckline to shoulder; hemline more than two inches above kneecap; footwear not appropriate
Right:
Dress is acceptable, but headgear and flip flops are not permitted

13. Inappropriate Attire …
Visible holes in clothing
Pants worn below waistline
Inappropriate accessories
Cleavage
Area from neckline to shoulder not covered

14. Inappropriate Headgear …
Ear Muffs
Baseball caps
Bandannas
Scarves
Do-rags
Hoods
Surgical caps
Skull caps

15. Footwear …
Appropriate
Inappropriate

16. Enforcement …
Students in violation of dress code may be subject to suspension under district Student Discipline policy
The school and district reserve the right to modify policy as necessary and determine what is disruptive and unsafe
Exceptions may be granted upon presentation of approved documentation stating bona fide reason