“A Recognized District”
Medina Valley Independent School District
8449 FM 471 S Castroville, Texas 78009 830-931-2243 830-931-4050 FAX
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:
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.
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