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“FALCON PRIDE”. Student Dress Code Policy. 2008-2009 School Year. Dover AFB Middle School. Timeline …. New student dress code takes effect on first day of school - August 20 , 2008. The Philosophy ….
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“FALCON PRIDE” Student Dress Code Policy 2008-2009 School Year Dover AFB Middle School
Timeline … • New student dress code takes effect on first day of school - August 20 , 2008
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.
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 • 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
Acceptable Male Attire … • Shorts of acceptable length • Shorts and jeans worn at proper waistline • Collared shirts and T-shirts acceptable • Appropriate footwear
Acceptable Female Attire … • Shorts of acceptable length • Tops cover area from neckline to shoulder and overlap bottom garment • Collared shirts and T-shirts acceptable
Other Acceptable Attire … • Tops overlap bottom garment and cover area from neckline to shoulder • Pants and jeans worn at proper waistline • Appropriate footwear
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. • 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.
What is not permitted? • Pants, shorts, skirts, or skorts that sag below the waistline • 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. • Pajamas, loungewear, and slippers.
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 • Dog collars, chains, wallet chains, safety pins, spike jewelry, or fishhooks worn as jewelry, accessories or ornamentation.
Inappropriate Attire … Hemlines more than two inches above top of kneecap Exposed midriff
Inappropriate Attire … Area from neckline to shoulder not covered
Inappropriate Attire … Left: Top doesn’t cover neckline to shoulder; hemline more than three inches above kneecap, cleavage visible Right: Dress is acceptable.
Inappropriate Attire … Visible holes in clothing Pants worn below waistline Inappropriate accessories Area from neckline to shoulder not covered Cleavage
Inappropriate Headgear … Ear Muffs Baseball caps Bandannas Scarves Do-rags Hoods Surgical caps Skull caps