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Dress Code

DISD Elementary Schools

At all DISD elementary schools, officials say they have established a dress code that promotes an orderly environment, is conducive to appropriate behavior and is representative of community standards, while also allowing for sufficient comfort and style:

• Students should wear clothing that doesn't create a disruption in the classroom or on campus.

• Clothing shall not have holes or tears.

• Backless tops or dresses, bare midriffs, see-through blouses and strapless clothing are not allowed (example: no halter tops, tube tops, short t-shirts, one-strap or strapless shirts or dresses).

• No tank tops are allowed

• All tops must have at least one-inch straps for girls.

• No exposed cleavage allowed.

• All clothing worn by students must be free of slogans advertising tobacco, alcoholic beverages or illegal substances and will not display anything derogatory, controversial or vulgar.

• T-shirts and sweat shirts must have sleeves.

• Shorts, skirts and dresses must extend below fingertips when arms and shoulders are relaxed. (They MUST be appropriate when standing, sitting, stooping and bending).

• No exposed undergarments (undergarments must be worn).

• No sagging of pants.

• No unnatural hair colors or extreme hair styles (spikes, mohawks or any other inappropriate styles).

• Appropriate footwear must be worn (no roller skate shoes or house shoes).

• Caps and hats are not allowed in the buildings.

• No body piercing other than in ears.

• Non-prescription sunglasses are not allowed in DISD buildings.

• Tennis shoes must be worn in the gym.