Dress Code

MLK Dress Code Guidelines

General 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.
No excessive embellishments or extremes of dress that, in the opinion of school Administration, will cause a disruption to the school day.
Students will not be able to wear any clothing item sensitive to the metal detectors in the building.

Tops/Shirts/Blouses

Must have sleeves and fully cover cleavage, stomach, and back this includes during the check-in process.
No mesh or see through tops.
No excessively tight or baggy tops.
No hoodies
No hats,bandanas, or head coverings.. They must be removed and turned in during the check-in process.
Head wraps or head bands must not cover the top of the head, but are permitted.
A t-shirt must be worn during check in if you wear an over-garment.
No spaghetti strap tops, tank tops
Appropriate tops under jackets (no half bras or sport bras).

Bottoms/Pants/Skirts/Shorts/Capris

Bottoms must fit and be worn at the natural waist with body and undergarments covered.
No sagging, continual violations will result in a required use of a belt, appropriately. This applies to garments with or without belt loops. If students' bottoms can not be worn and maintained at the waistline, they will need to be changed.
Shorts,skirts and Dresses must cover to at least 3 inches above the knee
No mesh, sheer, or transparent shorts/pants
Leggings, tights or yoga pants, unless worn under an appropriate length dress, shirt or shorts must be worn with a dress code approved shirt.
No pajama pants, sleeping pants with an opening without a closure.

Shoes

Items that may not be worn

No necklaces, key rings, or jewelry may be worn outside shirts or blouses.
No smartwatches.
One ring per hand.
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..
No belt buckles larger than a credit card.

Points of Emphasis in Dress Code

No holes in garments 3 inches above the knee without coverage or backing
No Sagging pants. If students' bottoms can not be worn and maintained at the waistline, they will need to be changed.
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.
No belt buckles larger than a credit card.
Administration reserves the right to make all final decisions regarding dress code.

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