A student’s dress or appearance shall not present health or safety problems or cause disruption to the learning environment.

Dresses

• May not be sleeveless. Sundresses or spaghetti straps may be worn with a T-shirt underneath.
• Must be no shorter than the tips of the fingers when arms are down at sides.
• Shorts are required under dresses for students who use climbing equipment on playground.

Pants

• Must fit correctly at the waist.
• Must not expose the midriff

Shirts

• Must have sleeves (cap sleeves are fine).
• Must not expose the midriff (with arms up or down) and no plunging necklines.
• Must not have inappropriate logos or graphics.

Shorts and Skirts

• Must fit correctly at the waist.
• Must be no shorter than the tips of the fingers when arms are down at sides.
• Shorts are required under skirts for students who use climbing equipment on playground.
• Leggings worn with skirts or shorts must be opaque and skirts or shorts must still be of appropriate length.

Shoes

• Must be worn at all times and must be appropriate for playground activities.
• No flip-flops; sandals must have a back-strap.
• Tennis shoes must be worn for P.E.

Hats

• May not be worn inside.
• Must be worn correctly.

Accessories

• Must meet safety requirements as determined by the Director. No chains, spikes, or articles with gang association. Body piercing (other than earrings) is not considered appropriate student attire at Great Expectations.
• Belts, if worn, must be appropriate in size and worn through belt loops.
• Cosmetics are allowed only for middle school students, who may wear light makeup appropriate for school.