Student Dress Code

A safe and disciplined learning environment is essential to a quality educational program. District-wide standards on student attire are intended to encourage school pride and unity, and thereby help students concentrate on schoolwork, reduce discipline problems, and improve school order and safety. The Board recognizes that students have a right to express themselves through dress and personal appearance; however, students shall not wear apparel that is deemed disruptive or potentially disruptive to the classroom, to the educational process, to the environment or to the maintenance of a safe and orderly school, that presents health or safety concerns, or that contains lettering or symbols that are obscene or profane.  Any student deemed in violation of the student dress code shall be required to change into appropriate clothing or make arrangements to have appropriate clothing brought to school immediately. In this case, there shall be no further penalty.  Policy JICA

Non-negotiable universal student dress code expectations

1. Any clothing item or accessory that causes a disruption to school safety, personal safety and/or the learning environment may result in discretionary intervention by school administrators 
2. Tattoos, clothing or accessories that display drugs, including any marijuana reference, sexual innuendos, inappropriate language, alcohol, tobacco products, violence, weapons or gang connotations are not permitted.  Tattoos displaying any of these must be covered at all times
3. No hats permitted inside of the school building during the school day.  If “hoodies” are worn, the hood may not be worn up inside of the school.  (Religious headwear exceptions)
4. Sunglasses or dark glasses, absent a verified medical condition, are not to be worn or displayed inside of the school building
5. Trench coats are not permitted anywhere on school property
6. Soled shoes or sandals must be worn at all times.  (For example, no “bedroom” slippers or similar footwear)
7. No exposed undergarments, inappropriately sheer, tight or low cut clothing that bare or expose traditionally private parts of the body including, but not limited to, the stomach, buttocks, back, breasts or cleavage is not permitted
8. No shaved or notched eyebrows (Absent a verified medical condition)
9. No red or blue unnatural hair color, belts or shoelaces
10. No clothing or belt buckles that display the numbers 13, 14, 18, 31, 41 or 81
11. No solid red or solid blue shirts (Other than designated school uniforms)
12. No red or blue “Dickies” or “Southpole” brand pants, shorts or shirts
13. No red or blue bandana or any color bandana that is draped on clothing or hanging out of a pocket

ENDORSED AND SUPPORTED BY THE D6 COUNCIL OF STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

Additional Northridge Dress Code Expectations

1. Students will follow all health/safety guidelines that pertain to dress attire.
2. Shorts, dresses, skirts or other similar clothing must be longer than mid-thigh length.
3. Tank tops straps must be wider than three fingers (or two inches).
4. Students will not have over 50% of their dress occurring in the color red or the color blue.  

Students MUST wear their student ID at all times on campus. Student IDs must be worn around the neck or clipped to the front/upper torso/chest area of the shirt.  Students may NOT attach ID to backpacks or other personal belongings. Student IDs may not be altered in any way (stickers, marker, scratching out of information, etc).  Any altering of an ID will be considered damaged and will need to be replaced (please see ID replacement policy).

Exceptions

Appropriate athletic clothing may be worn in physical education classes.  Clothing normally worn when participating in school sponsored extracurricular or sports activities (such as cheerleading uniforms and the like) may be worn to school when approved by the sponsor or coach.