pleasant hill middle school lexington school district one will not permit clothing deemed...

Pleasant Hill Middle School

Lexington School District One will not permit clothing deemed distracting, revealing, overly suggestive or otherwise disruptive. Student Handbook

The stakeholders at Pleasant Hill Middle School are dedicated to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students.

Therefore, we reserve the right to monitor the mode of dress on campus and make appropriate adjustments to the dress of individuals, groups, or the entire student body as is necessary to maintain a positive learning environment.

Dress should be appropriate for normal school activities; it should reflect pride and respect.

The purpose of these basic dress guidelines is not to infringe upon any individual student’s right to freedom of expression, but rather to encourage students to “dress for success” and come to school properly prepared to focus on learning.

We are requesting the cooperation of all students and their parents in adhering to this policy.

PHMS

PHMS will not permit the following:

clothing that displays vulgar, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate symbols, language or wording

accessories(i.e. book bags, jewelry, hats) that display or make reference to alcohol, tobacco, or other illegal substances

displaying of gang attire, gang colors, or gang symbols on students’ clothing or accessories

Students are NOT allowed to wear chains, wallet chains, or studded jewelry.

Pants/Shorts/Skirts

All shorts, skirts, skorts, or dresses must be finger tip length and may not be overly tight.

Pants must be worn at the natural waist line

NO bike shorts unless worn under another pair of shorts

NO yoga pants

NO “flippy” skirts

NO holes above the knees

Inappropriate Clothing for School

NO Pajama/Lounging Pants/Yoga Pants

Inappropriate Pants

Leggings

If a student is wearing leggings, the top skirt or dress worn with leggings must also fingertip length.

This is not fingertip length and is 6 inches above the knee.

Appropriate Shorts/Pants

Shirts, Tops, and Blouses

Tops must be 3 inches wide on the shoulder.

NO Tank tops

NO Tube tops

NO Midriffs

NO Halter tops

NO Spaghetti straps

NO see-through shirts, tops, or blouses

NO tops with open backs, “T” backs, scoop backs, revealing crochet backs

Inappropriate Shirts

2 inches

1/8 of an inch

0 inches

No layering tanks

No halters

No midriffs

Inappropriate Shirts

Appropriate Shirts

3 inches

Must wear a cami under low cut tops

Hats/Headgear

NO Hats

NO head stockings

NO headbands

NO kerchiefs

NO hoods on garments worn inside building

Some classes may require safety hats.

Religious headgear is allowed.

Items will be confiscated and returned to the parent.

Inappropriate Shoes

NO Bedroom Shoes/Slippers

Must wear proper shoes at all times

Inappropriate Undergarments

Undergarments should NOT show

Do NOT wear undergarments outside of clothing

Proper Undergarments

Proper undergarments should be worn under skirts, dresses, shorts, and pants.

It is not appropriate to see bare backsides and the outline of your body through your clothing.

A slip needs to be worn under any garment that can be seen through.

1st Offense Student conference Student changes attire Refusal to change attire will result in suspension

2nd Offense Student changes attire Refusal to change attire will result in suspension. Student will be assigned one day of Administrative Detention and the parent will be notified

3rd Offense Student changes attire Refusal to change attire will result in suspension. Student will be assigned two days of Administrative Detention and the parent will be notified

Offenses beyond the 3rd Suspensions for all offenses beyond the 3rd

Dress Code Violators