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Student Dress Code
The dress and grooming of St. Johns County Public Schools students shall contribute to the health and safety of the individual, promote a positive educational environment and not disrupt the educational activities and processes of the school. Because inappropriate clothing worn by a student is detrimental to the school program, the wearing of garments suitable for school shall be encouraged. All instructors shall be on the alert to give helpful, friendly guidance in these matters without embarrassment to the student.
These rules on personal appearance of students are meant to be a set of guidelines to enable the students of St. Johns County Public Schools to dress casually but reasonably. Nothing in these rules shall be construed to pre-empt the authority of the principal to act in specific cases when, in his/her opinion, a student is attempting to use this policy to disrupt the educational process or the good order and discipline of the school.
All Students: |
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Personal attire may be in the style of the day, but clothing of a distracting or revealing character is unacceptable. Clothing, piercings and accessories shall not be worn if they display profanity, violence, discriminatory messages, or sexually suggestive phrases, or advertisements, phrases or symbols of alcohol, tobacco or drugs or create a safety issue within the learning environment. |
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Head coverings, including but not limited to, caps, hats, bandannas, hair curlers and/or sunglasses, shall not be worn on campus unless required by a physician or authorized by school administration. |
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Students must wear shoes that are safe and appropriate for the learning environment. Middle school and elementary school students must wear shoes that have a back or strap on the heel. High school students may wear backless shoes; however, bedroom slippers and footwear commonly considered as beachwear is prohibited. (For example, beach sandals, or other such beach shoes, will not be allowed in school.) |
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Hair shall be clean and well combed or brushed. Extreme hairstyles will not be acceptable. |
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Skirts, dresses, shorts, baggies, culottes, no shorter than four inches (4") above the top of the knee, are acceptable. Skirts shorter than four inches (4") above the top of the knee worn with leggings or tights are not acceptable. |
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Gang graffiti will not be drawn or worn on backpacks, notebooks, folders, papers, clothing or any other object or on the body of any student or person on school property. |
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Tank tops and tank shirts are not acceptable except in physical education classes. Any student who attends First Coast Technical College must follow dress code regulations established by each occupational department of the F.C.T.C. (i.e., safety clothing, protective garments, and business attire). |
Standards: Boys |
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Boy's pants/slacks must be worn at the waist. |
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Mustaches and beards shall be neatly trimmed. |
Standards: Girls |
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Midriff or "cut-out" dresses and "cut out" tops may not be worn. Extremely short skirts are not allowed. Skirts must be no shorter than four inches (4") above the top of the knee. Revealing clothing, pajamas and lingerie are not acceptable. |
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Hair curlers and excessive make-up shall not be permitted. |
Standards: |
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The individual principals will determine the appropriateness of attire. Deviation from standards |
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The principal or his/her designee shall consider requests for deviation from this policy provided: |
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Either parents or the guardian agree that a deviation is in order. |
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A written agreement signed by either parents or guardian is presented to the principal or his/her designee. |
Waivers to the Student Dress are recommended through the School Advisory Council for each individual school and approved by the School Board. Examples would be school uniforms, all shirts shall be tucked in, no shorts, pants must have belts, etc. Physical cleanliness consistent with the maintenance of good physical health and to avoid offense to others is mandatory.
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