STUDENT DRESS CODE

Santan Junior High

The CUSD Student Handbook is reviewed at the beginning of each school year at all district sites. At that time, a variety of rules and policies related to Attendance, Discipline, Dress Code and other areas that define student conduct as determined by board policy are reviewed. While the foundation of the information is universal, each site does have a school-specific section in the Student Handbook that speaks directly to the students, parents and staff affiliated with that particular campus. We encourage parents/ guardians to review this important and useful information with their student(s). Annually, the Responsible Computer/Internet Use Agreement form and the Acknowledgment of Code of Conduct form associated with the Student Handbook are to be either acknowledged during yearly Online Registration or collected from each student, complete with the required signatures from the student and parent/guardian. 

DRESS CODE – Policy 5-302

Students are expected to keep themselves well-groomed and neatly dressed at all times.  Any form of dress or hairstyle which is considered contrary to good hygiene or which is distracting or disruptive in appearance and detrimental to the purpose or conduct of the school is not be permitted.   Since fashions and name designations for wearing apparel change frequently, the administration, with the advice and counsel of police, faculty, students, and parents, may provide an interpretation of garments that are questionable.  

• Clothing that is detrimental to one's health and safety or the health and safety of others or present a distraction are not permitted. 
• Clothing shall be modest, clean, and appropriate for school wear. 
• Students shall not wear: halter tops, garments with spaghetti straps, strapless garments. Garments that are “see-through,” cut low, or expose one’s midriff are not acceptable. Clothing should have adequate coverage to allow a full range of motion movement without skin or undergarments showing. Undergarments must not be visible. Clothing must be reasonable in length and assure modesty.   
• Students must remove sunglasses while inside the buildings. 
• Footwear must be worn for good health and safety. 
• Shirts that advertise substances that are illegal for minors are prohibited (e.g. cigarettes, liquor of any kind, drugs).  Shirts with lewd or sexually suggestive messages are also prohibited. 
• School administration retains final discretion regarding headwear. Please follow your site guidelines. 

All school personnel have the responsibility and right to enforce the dress code guidelines. Students inappropriately dressed for school must remedy the situation before returning to class. The school administration retains the final discretion in determining if a garment, accessory or appearance complies with the dress code. Repeated violations of the dress code may result in appropriate disciplinary action being taken, including suspension from school.

Students violating the dress code will be asked to change into appropriate clothing, stored in the CARE room. We appreciate your early attention to compliance with these standards of dress.