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Medina Valley ISD

 Student Appearance and Grooming Rules

It is recognized that parents bear primary responsibility for setting standards for their children's dress and grooming. However, because of health and safety factors, because of the influence of dress and grooming on students' attitudes and behavior, and because of the need to prevent disruptive influences and preserve the academic environment of the school, student dress and grooming are proper concerns of teachers and administrators, as well.

Student attire and grooming shall not distract, disrupt, create a safety hazard, or take away from the learning process. Appropriate dress and personal grooming by each student for all school activities shall reflect the high standard of the school District and community and not be a health or safety hazard to themselves or others. The District prohibits any clothing or grooming that in the principal's judgement may reasonably be expected to cause disruption of or interference with normal school operations.

Medina Valley students will use the following standards when dressing for school:

General Requirements

1. All clothing will fit properly.
2. Clothing will be clean with no rips or tears.
3. Clothing will be non-revealing and exhibit modesty in styling.
4. Undergarments must be worn appropriately and not show.
5. Students will practice personal hygiene. Visible tattoos and/or body piercing are not allowed.
6. Students may not wear clothing that advertises drugs, sex, alcohol, or tobacco. No article of clothing or accessory may display any obscene, profane, or vulgar statements or signs/symbols.

At anytime during the school year, the campus principal may prohibit any grooming practice, article of clothing, or accessory including emblems or logos, that is determined to be a safety concern or distraction. The principal may determine the definition of various articles of clothing (i.e. pants, sleeves, etc.) with acknowledgement of fashion. Final determination of acceptable dress and grooming rest with the campus principal.


To assist the student and parent with choosing school attire, the following are standards of dress:

Shirts

• Acceptable styles are plain, geometric, floral, plaids, stripes, tee shirts, polo shirts, dress front button shirts, blouses, etc.
• All shirts must extend below the waistline and be tucked in if it is below the middle of the hip.

Pants

• Traditional cut, full length jeans and pants are to be worn at the waistline and when appropriate with a correctly sized belt.

Shorts

• Are acceptable in grades PreK - 3
• Knee length shorts in traditional styles are acceptable in grades 4-12


Skirts/Dresses

• Skirts and dresses must be knee length or longer

Outer Wear

• Oversized outerwear, trench coats, dusters or military jackets are not allowed.
• JROTC uniforms are allowed as determined by the JROTC instructors.

Shoes

• Shoes must cover the entire foot. Girls may wear dress shoes or sandals with appropriate clothing but the shoe must be strapped to the back of the foot.

Hair

• Must be a natural color, traditionally styled, with no unusually shaved areas.
• Hair must not cover the eyes.
• Boys' hair may not touch the bottom of the collar; sideburns may not extend below the bottom of the ear.
• All students must be clean-shaven

Accessories

• Traditional rings, watches, bracelets, and necklaces are allowed.
• Girls may wear non-conspicuous earrings.
• Nails must be neatly manicured in a traditional fashion.
• Girls may wear natural or flesh toned shades of makeup in grades 7-12.

Violations

If the principal or designee determines that a student's dress or grooming violates the dress code, the student shall be given an opportunity to correct the problem at school. If not corrected, the student shall be assigned to in-school suspension for the remainder of the day or until the problem is corrected.

A student who repeatedly disregards the dress and grooming code shall be declared insubordinate and shall be subject to appropriate discipline procedures, including suspension or expulsion if circumstances warrant, in accordance with procedures and requirements in the Student Code of Conduct.

Extracurricular Activities

The principal, in cooperation with the sponsor, coach, or other person in charge of an extracurricular activity, may regulate the dress and grooming of students who participate in the activity. Students who violate dress and grooming standards established for such an activity, may be removed or excluded from the activity for a period determined by the principal or sponsor, and may be subject to other disciplinary action, as specified in the Student Code of Conduct.

Dress for Special Occasion Day(s)

The principal has the authority to allow all or part of the student body to vary from dress code and establish a particular mode of attire for special occasion days or for particular school-sponsored or school-related activities.

 

 


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