2003 - 2004 La Porte ISD	Rev: May 2003
Elementary Dress Code
Grades Pre K - 6

Philosophy / Dress Code General Guidelines
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Dress Code Colors / Clothing Basics / Slacks, Jeans, Pants / Shorts, Skorts
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Dresses, Jumpers, Skirts / Shirts / Shoes / Socks, Hosiery / Sweaters, Jackets / Fridays ___________________________________________________________

Philosophy

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The District's dress code is established to teach hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruption, avoid safety hazards and teach respect for authority and property. All students are required to follow the District student dress code for school attendance and for attendance at school-sponsored activities. Exceptions to the dress code for special events, medical or religious requirements will be considered on an individual basis. Students not dressed according to this dress code will be required to change clothing, will be warned about their clothing, or will be removed to an alternate setting for the remainder of the day. Disciplinary consequences may result.

All LaPorte ISD Elementary Schools participate in a standardized dress code. Students are expected to comply with the code everyday. Parents will be contacted if a student is in violation of the dress code and/or grooming standards. Failure to comply with the dress code is in violation of LPISD student code of conduct and appropriate discipline procedures will apply.

The principal, principal’s designee, or other administrators shall have the final authority to determine the suitability of student dress.

The LPISD General Dress Code General Guidelines

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1. Hair shall be clean, neatly groomed, and non-distracting.

2. Pierced jewelry is to be worn in the ears only.

3. Clothing shall be clean, cinched at the waist, properly fitting and shall cover the body from the lower thigh/knee area to shoulder points and approximate neck base. Students are required to wear garments with hemmed sleeves. All clothing is to be no shorter than the end of the student’s fingertips when the arms are at their side and while standing. Slits, flaps, and other openings in skirts must meet the same criteria as for all clothing in shortness.

4. All students must wear appropriate undergarments.

5. No make up allowed.

6. No chains allowed.

7. Sunglasses, hats, bandannas, gloves or any head/hand coverings are not permitted indoors.

8. Tattoos and/or any other drawings on the skin must be covered.

Dress Code Colors

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• All solid colors
• Black may not be worn as a shirt top color.

Clothing Basics

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• Solid in color
• Appropriate fit
• Shirts must be tucked in
• Must wear a belt if clothing has belt loops (excluding Pre K – 1st)

Slacks/Jeans/Pants

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• Solid colors (no designs allowed on pants)
• No sweat pants/windsuits/cargo pants/leggings
• No form fitting pants

Shorts/Skorts

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• Solid colors only
• No cargo shorts
• Must be between the middle of the thigh or longer

Dresses/Jumpers/Skirts

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• Solid colors only
• Must be at least to the middle of the thigh or longer
• Turtle neck (mock or regular)

Shirts

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• Solid colors only
• Collar shirts (no designs allowed on shirts)

Shoes

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• Any color
• Closed toe and closed heel (no sandals or clogs of any kind allowed)
• No skate shoes

Socks/Hosiery

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• Solid colors only
• Must be worn at all times

Sweaters/Jackets

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• Indoor sweaters/jackets must be in solid colors with a collar shirt or turtle neck under the sweater.
• Outdoor jackets may be any color (not worn in the building unless permission is given by administration)

Fridays

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• Spirit shirts may be worn (shirts may be without collars)

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