Caloosa Middle School
2010-2011
Student Dress Code and Grooming Policy

• Shoes shall be worn at all times. The following are not permitted: clogs, Crocs, thong sandals, flip-flops, platform shoes, backless shoes, and slippers including Chinese slippers.
   
• Apparel shall be adequate in both length and coverage to be considered appropriate for school.
   
• Clothing must be appropriate for the school setting. ( ie, no pajamas, tanktops, etc.) Clothing or footwear not meant for school will not be permitted.
   
• Leggings under inadequate length shorts/skirts are not permitted.
   
• Pants shall be worn fastened and at the waist.
   
• Shirts or blouses shall be appropriately fastened in accord with the design of that shirt or blouse.  The length shall extend beyond the waist level.
   
• Transparent or see-through tops, bare midriff, strapless, low-cut clothing, or tops and outfits that provide minimum coverage or are of a suggestive nature are prohibited; halters, backless dresses or tops, tube tops, tank tops, muscle shirts, or any clothing which may be distracting are prohibited.
   
• Appropriate attire must be worn under jackets and coats.
   
• Any articles of clothing or jewelry that could likely cause injury – such as chains, bracelets, rings, chokers with or without spikes, or studs – are prohibited.  Wallet chains of any length are prohibited.
   
• Apparel, emblems, insignias, badges, or symbols that promote the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or any other illegal activity are prohibited.
   
• Apparel or symbols which may be gang-related may not be displayed on a student’s person or in the student’s locker, instructional resources, or other locations on campus.
   
• Adornments that are attached (pierced) to exposed body parts, other than the ear, are prohibited.  Examples of prohibited adornments to exposed body parts include, but are not limited to, metallic teeth, objects attached or pierced to the tongue, nose, eyebrow, cheeks, and lips.
   
• The wearing on campus of hats, caps, headgear, or sunglasses except in conjunction with designated school approved uniforms or at authorized athletic practices or activities is prohibited.  There may be certain exceptions for medical conditions and physical education classes held outside.  The principal will determine these exceptions.
   
• Clothing with slogans or advertising which by its controversial or obscene nature disrupts the educational setting is prohibited.
   
• No writing, tattoos, or body stickers on any body parts that are exposed or could be exposed to view.
   
• Hair should not be distracting to the learning environment. If dying hair, it needs to be of naturally occurring hair color.

For students who break the above rules, there will be clean clothes in the ISS room into which the student will change, or he/she will wait in ISS until the parent brings a change of clothing. The sudent will remain in ISS if appropriate clothing is not available. Repeated dress code violations will result in disciplinary action.
 

Any infraction of the dress and grooming policy which the teacher or administrator feels disrupts the flow of education will be addressed. Should a student choose to dress or groom inappropriately according to the school's dress and grooming policy, he/she will be placed in Time Out until the parent comes to school to correct the situation (for example: the parent brings appropriate clothing to campus for the student to wear). After repeated dress or grooming code violations, the student will be considered insubordinate resulting in serious discipline such as suspension.

Authority: Florida Statute 230.33