Student Dress Code Rationale School dress code policies can promote school safety, improve discipline and enhance the learning environment. Every student has intrinsic worth based upon who he or she is and not what he or she wears. MVP strives to create an environment in which each student can develop those innate qualities, focus on learning and contribute in a positive way to the community. Cultural pressures related to clothing choice can distract students and undermine a positive learning environment. The adopted dress code encourages self-discipline, safety and modesty, and will still allow students to be creative in exercising choice and self expression. The following dress code applies while on school grounds and at all school events on or off campus unless otherwise directed by administration. All clothes will:      

be clean and neat be the appropriate size (not skin tight or too large) not be ripped, written-on or suggestive not be see-through fabric not be gang-related not interfere with the educational process or present a safety hazard

Shirts will:  

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be solid colored with no stripes or patterns (small trademark emblem or MVP logo, optional) require a collar (polos, oxfords, buttondown, etc.) cover shoulders and underarms; not be tank tops, halter tops, camisoles, or undershirts not be t-shirts except for MVP-authorized school t-shirts not be see-through fabric

Revised September 29, 2016

Pants/Shorts will:         

be solid colored: navy blue, black, khaki (tan), or gray ONLY include blue denim jeans be pulled up and snug above the hips be no longer than just above the sole of the shoes be tights, leggings or stretch pants, any color or pattern, (shorts, skirt, or pants worn over) They may NOT be worn alone

be no shorter than two inches above the knee while standing straight not be ripped or torn, including clothing purchased with “fashion tears” may not include athletic wear or workout clothing no chains longer than six (6) inches

Dresses/Jumpers/Skirts/Skorts will: 

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cover the shoulders or have a top under the dress that covers the shoulders and underarms (dresses do not require a collar) be no shorter than two inches above the knee while standing straight be solid colored without stripes or patterns

Jackets/Coats/Sweaters/Sweatshirts (WORN INDOORS) will:  

be solid colored without stripes or patterns be free of numbers, letters, icons, pictures and logos except for MVP -authorized school logos

Jackets/Coats/Sweaters/Sweatshirts (WORN OUTDOORS ONLY) will:  

(may) include patterns, logos, pictures, or lettering be appropriate designs that are not vulgar, violent, obscene, or gang-related

Physical Education Clothing will:  

include appropriate tennis shoes, fastened tightly at all times not include jewelry for safety issues

Makeup will: 

be kept to a minimum and reflect natural skin colors

Jewelry / Piercing / Gauges Will:    

be kept to a minimum not include any piercing of any body parts other than the ears no gauges allowed no spiked jewelry of any kind

Tattoos & Body Art will:   

not be permitted (including permanent, temporary, henna, or any other type) be washed off immediately if temporary be covered at all times if permanent

Hair will:   

be clean and neat reflect natural hair colors (no part of the hair will be pink, purple, green, etc.) (may) include “shimmers”

Footwear will:    

be worn at all times not be wheeled shoes or heelys not have heels higher than 2.5” tall not be flip flops

Headwear will:   

only be worn outside the building be restricted to school appropriate designs that are not vulgar, violent, obscene or gangrelated not include “do-rags”, bandanas or sweatbands

Backpacks will:   

be free of any student writing be free of logos, symbols or pictures that represent something illegal, violent, illicit or suggestive no chains longer than six (6) inches

Special Occasions  Picture Day: students will be allowed their choice of attire on picture day as long as it is neat, clean and appropriate  Red Ribbon Week: students may dress according to the theme of the day (sports day, pajama day, school colors day etc.) Revised September 29, 2016

Non-Compliance Students who are in non-compliance with the dress code will be referred to the administration, assigned a consequence and will not be allowed to return to class until they meet the dress code requirements. Repeated dress code violations will be considered insubordination. Dress Code Resource Guide: Ragtime Tees Beth Canedy 928.634.3655 [email protected]

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