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Dress Code Rules

DRESS CODE (RULES & REGULATIONS

Students are expected to dress appropriately from the first day of school to the last day. The dress code is designed to keep the school's focus on an academic environment while allowing for the expression of individual styles. Inappropriate dress will not be tolerated and the parent will be requested to bring the proper attire to school. A student will be issued a loaner t-shirt, if any are available.

  1. Dresses/skirts, as well as shorts length must be of an appropriate length. Shorts and rompers must have a 4”inseam, or longer. Skirts need to be 4” or less above the knee.
  2. Shorts must not be longer than 2 inches below the knee cap and they must not sag. Shorts must have a 3 inch separation from socks.
  3. Wearing solid RED or BLUE t-shirts, shirts and or blouses is NOT ALLOWED. This includes no multi-layering tops/shirts with RED or BLUE underneath. Students are not allowed to wear multiple items of clothing (including shoes/shoelaces) of the same color that portray gang affiliation.
  4. EXTREMELY oversized clothes are not allowed. "Extreme is defined as more than one size larger than a student’s waist size". Shirts that hang below outstretched fingers are not allowed.
  5. All pants, shorts, or coveralls must be worn at the waist. “WAIST” is defined by human anatomy as around the top of the hips.

  6. Tops/blouses must have straps of at least 2 inches, or wider. Undergarments and midriff must not be showing. Revealing and plunging neck lines are not acceptable. No multi-layering tops to total 2 inches in width. Each top strap must be at least 2 inches in width. No off-the-shoulder tops of any kind are allowed.

  7. The school prohibits any clothing, jewelry, accessory, notebook or manner of grooming, which by virtue of its color, arrangement, or other attribute denotes membership or affiliation with a gang or causes a threat to the overall safety of the student body. This includes, but is not limited to, spiked bracelets or necklaces, wallet chains and full colored red or blue clothing (no RED or BLUE necklaces including red/blue cross necklaces)
  8. Words or pictures that are inappropriate for the school environment may not appear on any clothing, jewelry or notebooks. This includes shirts that are worn underneath another shirt or pictures within the student’s binder. Example: pictures that promote alcohol and other drug use, racism, violence, sexual innuendos, pictures of females in bikinis on or in a binder, etc.
  9. Sunglasses (unless prescription) may not be worn in the classroom.

10.Caps, headbands, beanies, hair nets, and hoods as well as other headgear (stocking caps, bandanas, and dew rags) may not be worn on campus or carried in hands. ONLY DHS school-affiliated hats MAY be worn during after school hours. California law and board policy allows students to wear a full-brimmed hat with no logo or lettering for sun protection. It is to be worn outdoors only. When it is raining, students will be allowed to wear their hood. Beanies may only be worn from November 1 through March 1 during cold season and may have no logos and must be of one solid color. Beanies cannot denote membership or affiliation with a gang or cause a threat to the overall safety of the student body by virtue of its color (no red/blue). Ski Masks are prohibited as a full face covering or to be worn as a hat/beanie.

11. Shoes and/or sandals must be worn at all times. Students taking shop/industrial technology classes must also adhere to a separate vocational education dress code.

12. Belts should be of normal length (appropriate waist size) and fully tucked into the belt and pant loops. In no case shall the belt hang down. Key lanyards are not allowed to hang out of student's pants.

13. Students are not allowed to wear spiked or pointed jewelry of any kind (earrings, necklaces, etc.)

14. For health & safety reasons: Body piercings (eyebrows, nose, lip, tongue, cheeks, etc.) are discouraged.

15. Students are not allowed to use blankets as outerwear or cold gear.

 

**Other types of dress that are physically revealing or cause undue attention can be deemed inappropriate at the discretion of school administration

 

Consequences for Violating the Dress Code

1st violation-Dress code warning: violation corrected and student sent to next class.

2nd violation- Students will be placed in the SHIELD until the dress code is corrected.

3rd violation- Students will be placed in the SHIELD until the dress code is corrected.

*Repeated dress code violations will result in progressive disciplinary action including detention, Saturday School and/or suspension.