Dress Code

MLK Dress Code Guidelines

 

Key Understandings   

• All skin is to be covered from the base of the neck to 3 inches above the knee, including any skin that would otherwise be visible through holes in pants/shorts.
• No writing, images, or apparel that are vulgar, sexually suggestive, profane, harassing to any group, potentially gang-related, contain weapons or violence, or are alcohol, tobacco, or drug related.
• No “In Memory of” attire, including but not limited to: shirts, tags, bottoms, footwear, accessories. 
• Clothing must be fitted and only one layer (not including undergarments)(i.e. one pair of pants, one shirt, one pair of socks, etc.)
• Students will not be able to wear any clothing item sensitive to the metal detectors in the building.

Tops/Shirts/Blouses/Jackets 

• Must have sleeves and fully cover cleavage, stomach, and back; this includes during the check-in process.  
• No mesh or see through tops.
• No hoodies
• No spaghetti strap tops, tank tops.
• No excessively tight or baggy tops.  No outwear, such as jackets with or without hoods, will not be permitted to be worn during school hours.

Bottoms/Pants/Skirts/Shorts/Capris  

• Bottoms must fit and be worn at the natural waist with body and undergarments covered. (No pajama pants are permitted)
• No sagging. Continual violations will result in a required use of a belt. This applies to garments with or without belt loops. If students' bottoms can not be worn and maintained at the waistline, they will not be permitted into the building.
• Shorts, skirts and dresses must not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee
• No mesh, sheer, or transparent shorts/pants  

Shoes

• Must be closed-toed and have a back. (No sandals, Crocs, house slippers, or slide shoes.)

Accessories

• No necklaces, key rings, or jewelry may be worn outside shirts or blouses.
• No smartwatches.
• One ring per hand. (No rings spanning multiple fingers.)
• No metal pics, rat tail combs, large brushes, or combs with points. All such items must be turned in during the check-in process. (Administration reserves the right to withhold items in violation.)
• No hats, bandanas, ski masks, or head coverings. They must be removed and turned in during the check-in process.
• Head wraps or headbands must not cover the top of the head, but are permitted.
• No belt buckles larger than a credit card.
• No purses or backpacks for High School or Middle School.

Bringing these items is done so at your own risk.

Points of emphasis in dress code

• No holes in garments.
• No sagging pants. If students' bottoms can not be worn and maintained at the waistline, they will not be permitted into the building.
• No metal pics, rat tail combs, large brushes, combs with points. All such items must be turned in during the check-in process. Bringing these items is done so at your own risk. Administration reserves the right to withhold items in violation.
• Students will not be able to wear any clothing item sensitive to the metal detectors in the building.
• Outwear, such as jackets with or without hoods, will not be permitted to be worn during school hours.

Administration reserves the right to make all final decisions regarding dress code.