The purpose of a dress code is not to inhibit any person’s taste in attire, but rather to better facilitate the process of education through reasonable guidelines of instilling dignity and pride. We want students at MCHS to dress for success. Modesty and cleanliness are our goals. Due to the fact that some types of clothing do not encourage students to be aware of these goals, the following limitations are in effect. A student who does not comply with this dress code is required to be referred by school employees to the school administration.
The following consequences will be enforced:
• 1st Offense-Warning and change of clothing (if change of clothing is unavailable, student will go to ISS for the day)
• 2nd Offense-1 day ISS
• 3rd Offense-2 days ISS
****Students who continue to be habitual violators will be subject to a more severe disciplinary action****
STUDENT APPEARANCE: Any student appearance that causes disruptions in daily school activities will not be permitted. There will be NO nasal septum, nose hoops (studs are allowed) lip, tongue, eyebrow rings, or ear gauges, etc. Any other jewelry deemed inappropriate by the administration will not be allowed. Violations of this policy will adhere to the Code of Conduct.
THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED:
• No low riding shorts or pants. All pants should be worn at the waistline.
• NO sweatpants/joggers (used only in PE)
• No gym shorts (used only in PE)
• Nylon wind pants ONLY are allowed (NO NYLON SHORTS)
• Absolutely no showing of cleavage, midriffs, and/or underwear (male or female).
• The proper undergarments must be worn at all times (bra, underwear, etc.).
• No hats, caps, visors, bandanas, hair nets, or any other types of head covering allowed during school hours from 7:00 – 3:30. (this also includes no shower caps or bonnets)
• Do not wear garments with holes above the knee. Holes must be covered by an under layer that is not see-through.
• Garments which display emblems relating to alcoholic beverages, drugs, sex, violence, death, inappropriate language, and/or graphics. Any type of racial or gang statements or promotion of illegal activities will not be tolerated.
• Any article of clothing with vulgar or offending remarks or emblems.
• Clothing that advertises or implies the use of alcohol, drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Cut-off garments, clothing that is too tight, too bare, or so extreme as to be immodest. This includes P.E. classes!
• Shirts that show bare midriffs, tank tops, muscle shirts or mini-garments. RULE OF THUMB: If you can see your midriff when you raise your arms, the clothing is inappropriate.
• Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be mid-thigh. No-slits in skirts.
• If leggings are worn, they must be worn under a dress or with a shirt that is mid-thigh that covers the front and back mid areas.
• Girls: No off-the-shoulder shirts (cold-shoulder blouses) UNLESS it has 2-3” straps across the shoulders. No showing of personal under garments.
• Students are required to wear shoes at all times. No bedroom shoes, flip-flops, slides or shoes that have wheels on them will be permitted.
• Articles worn as jewelry, which can be used as weapons including chains, rings and or belts with sharp points.
• No sunglasses, combs and/or picks in student’s hair.
• Blankets will not be permitted.
• Any attire that is deemed inappropriate by the administration will not be permitted.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES Students in Physical Education classes are expected to follow the Physical Education Dress Code while attending physical education class. Students in P. E. are expected to dress out during assigned classes. Their attire should be as follows: shorts or sweat pants with T-shirt. The shorts must be mid-thigh. Shirt styles should conform to the standard dress code. When students come into the main building, they must be dressed appropriately!
THE ADMINISTRATION WILL MAKE THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF WHAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL WEAR
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