1. “FALCON PRIDE” Dover AFB Middle School 2008-2009 School Year Student Dress Code Policy

2. Timeline … New student dress code takes effect on first day of school - August 20, 2008New student dress code takes effect on first day of school - August 20, 2008

3. The Philosophy … The dress code is designed to allow for student comfort while maintaining an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the educational setting.

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 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 Hooded sweatshirts, provided the hood is not worn Shirts, tops, blouses or dresses that have sleeves or cover the area from neckline to shoulder 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 Tops must be tucked in or overlap bottom garment

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

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

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

8. What is not permitted? Any article of clothing which displays obscene words, pictures or designs; any article that conveys a sexually suggestive remark, a pro-alcohol message, a tobacco and /or drug related message. Any article of clothing which displays obscene words, pictures or designs; any article that conveys a sexually suggestive remark, a pro-alcohol message, a tobacco and /or drug related message. Skirts, shorts, skorts, culottes, jumpers or dresses where hemline is more than two inches above the top of the kneecap while student is standing. Skirts, shorts, skorts, culottes, jumpers or dresses where hemline is more than two inches above the top of the kneecap while student is standing. Shirts or blouses that DO NOT cover shoulders, chest, back, waist, midriff, and cleavage. Shirts or blouses that DO NOT cover shoulders, chest, back, waist, midriff, and cleavage.

9. What is not permitted? Pants, shorts, skirts, or skorts that sag below the waistline Pants, shorts, skirts, or skorts that sag below the waistline Visible clothing that is designed to be worn as an undergarment.Visible clothing that is designed to be worn as an undergarment. Stretch lycra, spandex or nylon tights, leotards, biker pants, or underwear worn as outer garments.Stretch lycra, spandex or nylon tights, leotards, biker pants, or underwear worn as outer garments. Pajamas, loungewear, and slippers.Pajamas, loungewear, and slippers.

10. What is not permitted? * Head wear to include, but not limited to hats, hoods, sweatbands, bandannas, do-rags, skull caps, surgical caps, ear muffs, scarves, baseball caps, picks, rakes, and combs. Sunglasses Sunglasses Dog collars, chains, wallet chains, safety pins, spike jewelry, or fishhooks worn as jewelry, accessories or ornamentation. Dog collars, chains, wallet chains, safety pins, spike jewelry, or fishhooks worn as jewelry, accessories or ornamentation.

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

12. Inappropriate Attire … Area from neckline to shoulder not covered

13. Inappropriate Attire … Right: Dress is acceptable. Left: Top doesn’t cover neckline to shoulder; hemline more than three inches above kneecap, cleavage visible

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

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