In our ongoing commitment to foster a professional and adaptive learning environment, we are introducing a new staff dress code for the upcoming school year. 

Our goal is to create a cohesive and professional atmosphere that models the high standards we hold for our students. We appreciate your cooperation and support in upholding these standards and look forward to a successful and productive school year ahead.

Modesty is key, as the district’s dress and grooming standards are established to prevent disruption, model grooming and hygiene expectations, and increase safety and learning. Below are the allowable and non-allowable items for staff. 

Staff are expected to project a professional image and differentiate themselves from the students.  This dress code does differ from the student dress code.  

Shirts and T-Shirts, minimum standards: 

• Tiger Spirit T-shirts are allowed any day of the week 

• College & Career Shirts are encouraged on Wednesdays

• Tank tops, crop tops, spaghetti straps, bralettes, sheer/see-through, undershirts, and/or muscle shirts are not allowed 

• Sleeveless shirts must have a width of four fingers, at minimum

• Low cut neckline, strapless, bare midriff, and/or revealing clothing is not allowed

Shorts, Skirts, and Pants, minimum standards:  

• Shorts are only allowed during athletic periods or on special occasion days as designated by the principal (i.e. field days). They should be at least fingertip length or a maximum of 5 inches above the top of the knee 

• Jeans are allowed; however, they must be free of rips, tears, or holes

• Leggings are not allowed

Outerwear standards: 

• Hats, hoods, beanies, bandanas, doo-rags, head coverings, etc. are not permitted in the classroom or building 

• Hoodies and hats may not be worn inside of the buildings

• Blankets, trench coats, dusters, robes, and pajamas are not allowed

Footwear standards:  

• House shoes and slippers are not allowed

• Shoes must be worn at all times

• If heels are worn, must be 3-inches or less 

Headgear and hair standards: 

• May not shave designs in hair or eyebrows 

• Facial hair must be neatly groomed and trimmed

• Combs and picks are not to be worn in hair

• Hats, hoods, beanies, bandanas, doo-rags, head coverings, etc., are not permitted in the classroom or building

• Sunglasses may not be worn in the building. 

Piercing and tattoo standards: 

• Piercings in ears and nostril studs are permitted; however, no other piercings are allowed (i.e., lip rings/studs, septum, eyebrow, gauges, plugs, tapers, etc.) 

• Visible tattoos must not be offensive or include sexual, drug, alcohol, or gang-related material 

Prohibited garments include all that is or has:  

• Promotes or advertises violence, obscenity, illegal drugs, alcohol, gangs, hate speech, profanity or pornography 

• Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any protected class or consistently marginalized group  

  
  

The principal or assistant principal will make the final determination on all dress code decisions. All decisions of the administration will be final.