SANDERS ELEMENTARY STANDARDIZED DRESS CODE 2017-2018 The Sanders Dress Code has been approved by our Campus Advisory Team for the 2016-2017 school year. At Fred R. Sanders Elementary school, grooming and appearance are an important part of the positive school climate. The purpose of having a standardized dress code is to create an environment that promotes school safety, increases student achievement, and improves student behavior. Shirts:  Shirts must be any solid color logo polo pullover with a collar and buttons and can be either short or long sleeved (may have small logo), or any solid color t-shirt either long or short sleeved (may have small logo).  Sanders, Grant, Tom Browne or Carroll spirit shirts are allowed to be worn as well as any scout uniform.  Shirts must fit appropriately; no oversized shirts allowed.  Students must tuck in their shirt, if the shirt is longer than the wrist with arms at sides.  No midriffs (when you raise your hands, if your stomach shows, it is too short)

Pants/Shorts/Capris/Skirts/Jumpers:  Must be plain and solid (all colors are acceptable)  No oversized pants or shorts  Must fit appropriately on the waist and the crotch  No “bagging” or “sagging” pants or shorts  The length of shorts, skorts, skirts, jumpers must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee  Torn and frayed clothing is not allowed (designer frayed is also not allowed)  No leggings or tights allowed unless worn with skirt or shorts of appropriate length Accessories:  All accessories must meet the district dress code guidelines.  Belts need to be worn if pants are loose fitting. Belts must not be distracting (ex: words, pictures, studs). No extra long belts.  Body piercing is prohibited.  Bandanas, hats, and caps are prohibited.  No tattoos (no temporary tattoos) or fake nails. Natural nails only  No long dangly earrings. They must be studs or small hoops for safety reasons.  Hoodies are allowed, but hoods cannot be worn in the building.  Students wearing SMART watches must adhere to the district’s guidelines for electronic devices and are subject to CCISD’s Electronic Device Confiscation policy (FNCE Exhibit).

Shoes:  Athletic shoes should be worn daily for safety reasons, as students participate in PE and recess daily  Closed-toe shoes only for safety reasons  Tennis shoes with laces or Velcro closures are preferred due to safety reasons  No steel-toed shoes  No flip flops, sandals, or beach wear  No shoes, tennis shoes, or boots with heels higher than one inch. No wedge heels.  No heelies with or without the wheels allowed Hair:  Must be clean and neat  Must be out of a student’s eyes  Must not be distracting to the learning environment or impede the learning of student or others due to style, cut, length, or color (neither permanent or temporary hair dye is permitted) Students CANNOT wear:  Oversized clothing  Sweat pants  Sweat bands on the head, leg or arm  No graphics or words that depict violence or mature themes can be worn on sweatshirts, hoodies, backpacks or Friday outfits (ex. Skulls, WWE, Call of Duty) Students must also follow the dress code requirements as adopted by the Board of Trustees and as written in the Student and Parent Handbook. The Superintendent’s designee/principal/assistant principal has the authority to make a final determination on the acceptable dress and grooming of any controversial dress code issue. Consequences for violation of the dress code are as follows: First and second offense: Students will receive a warning. The administration will notify the parent either by phone or in writing and a change of clothing will be made. Any additional offense: Students who persistently violate dress and grooming standards may be subject to other disciplinary actions as specified in the Student Code of Conduct. Guidelines for Friday N.U.T. Pass (“No Uniform Today”) Sanders Elementary has a perfect attendance incentive that rewards students weekly for having perfect attendance with no tardies. Students are eligible to wear an outfit of their choice each Friday, if they had perfect attendance with no tardies from Friday to Thursday of each week. Please note: Students who earn a NUT pass must continue to follow general dress guidelines regarding length, fit (not too tight or too loose), sleeves, shoes, hair, nails and inappropriate graphics. Tights and leggings are not permitted as a choice on Fridays.