2017-2018 DRESS AND GROOMING (District-Wide) The district dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruption, avoid safety hazards, and teach respect for authority. See FNCA (LOCAL) The district prohibits any clothing or grooming that, in the administrator’s judgment, may reasonably be expected to cause disruption of or interference with normal school operations. If the administrator of the campus determines that a student's grooming or clothing violates the school's dress code, the student will be given an opportunity to correct the problem at school. If not corrected, the student may be assigned to in-school suspension for the remainder of the day, until the problem is corrected, or until a parent or designee brings an acceptable change of clothing to the school. Repeated offenses may result in more serious disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. The district prohibits pictures, emblems, or writings on clothing or jewelry, as determined by the campus administrator, that: 1. Are lewd, offensive, vulgar, or obscene. 2. Advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other substance prohibited under FNCF(LOCAL). All Campuses. The principal shall have the authority to determine whether a student is in compliance with the following standards, which shall apply to all campuses and at all school functions, and with the standards specified in this policy for each grade. The campus administrator has the authority to make an exception to the dress code on special occasions or events. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

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All clothing that is suggestive or indecent that causes distraction shall be prohibited. Such clothing includes strapless shirts, muscle shirts, halter tops, spaghetti straps, off the shoulder clothing, clothing that exposes backs or midriffs, and see-though garments without a shell or shirt underneath. Dresses, shorts, and skorts shall be worn no shorter than the fingertips of the student’s hand when resting at the side. Skin-tight clothing, biker pants, swimsuits, surf pants, dance tights, leotards, tube tops, tank tops, and wet suits are not acceptable unless covered by clothing that conforms to other requirements of the dress code. Appropriate shoes shall be worn. House slippers shall be prohibited. Sleepwear (including blankets) shall not be worn. Dark glasses are not permitted in class unless approved by the campus administrator. Caps and hats shall not be worn indoors unless approved by the administrator. Boys shall not wear earrings. Boys shall wear shirts with sleeves. Body piercing jewelry (i.e., rings or studs in the nose, tongue, and eyebrows) shall be prohibited. Bandanas shall be prohibited. Hair, including eyebrows, must be neat, clean, well-groomed and not interfere with the learning process. Hair color must be a shade of a naturally occurring hair color. Students who dye their hair an unnaturally occurring hair color shall be subject to disciplinary action. Unconventional color, hairstyles, designs that cause distraction, or impede the ability to see a student’s face in the front shall not be permitted. Boys’ hair shall fall no longer on the back and sides than the top of a shirt collar. Facial hair including beard and mustache is not permitted. Belts and straps are to be fastened at all times; belts shall not be permitted to dangle, or have pointed studs. Wallet chains shall be prohibited. All apparel shall be maintained in good repair. Students shall be prohibited from wearing oversized clothing to school. Specifically prohibited are baggy, sagging, or breakaway pants. All pants shall be worn at the waist. All shirts must be appropriately sized. Jackets, including coats, sweatshirts, sweaters, and hoodies must not be provocative, distracting, or cause one to question their purpose or intended use. The campus principal or campus principal’s designee may designate time periods when jackets may be worn. The campus principal or campus principal’s designee may disallow a student from wearing a jacket in the classroom and around the campus if the jacket is used to conceal violations of the dress code. All tattoos must be covered up or taped over while on school property. For athletic events, see PISD Athletic Handbook.

***FOLLOW DRESS AND GROOMING (District-Wide) WITH THESE CAMPUS SPECIFIC ADDITIONS** Central Elementary Grades (Pre-K - 3) Sleeveless shirts may be worn and must be two inches in width over the shoulders. Appropriate shoes with backs shall be worn. Thongs shoes and high heels are prohibited. Tennis shoes are required for P.E. East Side Intermediate (grades 4-6) Shirts or Blouses must be a Solid Color with sleeves. Logos or writing must be smaller than 2 inch by 2 inch. Pants, shorts, capris, skirts, Jumpers, skorts, or dresses with collar or crew neckline must be a Solid Color. No athletic shorts. Miscellaneous Leggings of any kind, including spandex or yoga pants are only allowed when worn under an approved garment. Appropriate shoes with backs shall be worn. Thongs shoes and high heels are prohibited. Palacios spirit shirts may be worn. Palacios Junior High (grades 7-8) Shirts or Blouses must be Solid Red or White with a collar and sleeves. Logos or writing must be smaller than 2 in. by 2 in. Approved spirit shirts (shirts with PISD organizational logos/writing) may be worn on days approved by the principal Solid red, black or white undershirt may be worn under a student’s shirt. Pants, shorts, capris, skirts, jumpers, and skorts must be Solid Khaki, Black or White. No athletic shorts, sweat pants, wind pants, jeggings or yoga pants. Jackets must be solid black, red, or gray. Shoes must have a closed toe and back. Palacios High School (grades 9-12) Students are permitted to wear shoes with no backs.

At Extracurricular Activities. The campus administrator, in cooperation with the sponsor, coach or other person in charge of an extracurricular activity, may regulate the dress and grooming of students who participate in the activity. Students who violate these standards may be removed or excluded from the activity for a period determined by the principal or sponsor and may be subject to other disciplinary action, as specified in the Student Code of Conduct.