DIPLOMAT MIDDLE SCHOOL
DRESS CODE POLICY
2022 - 2023
Diplomat
Middle School considers school a student’s workplace. Though some clothing may be appropriate to wear
when socializing with friends or going on outings, they may not be appropriate
for school. The purpose of a school dress code is to
encourage students to focus on the learning process without the distractions of
unsuitable dress and grooming. When a student's appearance at school
becomes a disruptive factor, a safety hazard, or a health concern, the
administration will take the appropriate steps to correct and remedy the
situation. The minimum acceptable standards for student dress and
grooming to be interpreted and enforced by the principal or designees at
Diplomat Middle School are:
TOPS
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All shirts must have a collar and sleeves. Collared shirts can be ANY color/print.
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The collared shirt must be worn as the top layer AND
buttoned up.
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ONLY T-shirts issued or purchased
from the school store are permitted.
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Pullover hoodies/sweatshirts, sweaters,
and jackets are not allowed.
All outerwear must have a zippered or buttoned front. Sweatshirts/jackets must remain unzipped during school hours.
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Wearing your sweatshirt/jacket
hood on your head is not permitted.
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Transparent (see-through) or lace
tops are not permitted.
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Shirts may not be cut off.
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Tops may not be excessively tight.
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Midriffs should not be shown at any time.
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Strapless or low-cut clothing is
not permitted.
BOTTOMS
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Sweatpants and athletic joggers are not permitted.
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Khaki and/or jean joggers are
allowed.
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Pants/jeans and shorts may be any
color/print.
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Shorts, skirts and dresses must be
no shorter than three inches above both the front and back of the knee.
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Pants/jeans and shorts shall be
properly fastened, buttoned, zipped and worn at the natural waistline.
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Athletic shorts are not permitted.
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Pants may not be excessively tight
(no spandex, leggings, tights, or yoga style pants).
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Pajama pants and undergarments may
not be worn as outerwear, nor should they be visible at any time.
FOOTWEAR
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Shoes (appropriate footwear) shall
be worn at all times. All footwear must have backs/straps.
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Crocs, bedroom slippers, slides,
flip flops, and backless shoes are not permitted.
MISCELLANEOUS
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Due to various health issues for some students and staff--
perfume, cologne, body spray, hair spray, and other strong aromatic items must
be applied at home.
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Mohawks and extreme spiked hair
styles are not permitted.
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Adornments/jewelry, which are
attached (pierced) to exposed body parts (such as: tongues, eyebrows, and lips)
are not permitted. Ears can be pierced. Noses may be pierced, but must be a
small stud.
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Clothing with holes, rips, and tears are not permitted.
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Suggestive and/or distracting
clothing is not permitted.
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Writing, tattoos, or body stickers
on face, arms, hands, legs is not permitted. Writing on clothing with pens or
markers is not permitted.
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The wearing of hats, stocking
caps, combs, sunglasses, fishnet stockings, or bandanas are not permitted.
Exception: Hats may be worn at P.E. only.
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Any articles of clothing or jewelry (chains,
belts, bracelets, rings, chokers, with or without spikes/studs) that could
likely cause injury are not permitted. Wallet chains are not permitted
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Symbols that promote the use of
alcohol, drugs, tobacco or any other illegal activity are not permitted.
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Apparel or symbols that may be gang or cult
related are not permitted.
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Clothing, book bags, buttons and
jewelry with slogans/graphics or advertising of a controversial, sexual, or
obscene nature are not permitted.
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The district’s code
of conduct clearly states that cell phones are allowed BUT need to be turned
off and in the student’s backpack. Smart watches are NOT permitted. AirPods
are NOT permitted.
Any infraction of the dress
and grooming policy which the teacher or administration feels disrupts the flow
of education will be addressed. Should a student choose to dress or groom
inappropriately according to the school's dress & grooming code, he/she will
be placed in the ISS room until the parent comes to the school to correct the
situation. If the parent is unable to bring their child appropriate clothing
then we will provide the student with something that aligns with our school’s
dress code. After repeated dress or grooming code violations,
the student will be considered insubordinate.