Preschool Dress Code

Your child should wear washable and comfortable clothes. Clothes which can easily be managed by the child are necessary. Bring a change of clothing to leave at school in case of necessity. These should be labeled with the child’s name, as should sweaters and jackets. Shoes should be comfortable but give good support. No thong sandals, please. Apply sunscreen to your child in the mornings when dressing.

Elementary Dress Code

In support of the educational environment, the following guidelines have been established. It is an expectation that volunteers working with students will adhere to this policy. These guidelines include, but are not limited to:

1. Shirts and tops must have straps at least two inches wide and not expose midriffs or be too low cut in the front, back, or under the arms. Haltertops and shirts with spaghetti straps are not appropriate. Clothing may not be made of see-through fabric. Clothing must cover the entire buttocks and a modest area of the legs. Undergarments should not be exposed.

2. Clothing, backpacks, binders or other accessories, jewelry, bracelets, or skin markings (temporary or permanent) with symbols or negative messages are not allowed at school. Jewelry and ornamental accessories such as chains, spiked collars, or spiked wristbands are not allowed, as they present a safety hazard to self and/or others.

3. Clothing items identified by a school administrator and/or a law enforcement official as negative or gang affiliated and/or carry the potential to create intimidation and violence will not be allowed. The following are also not allowed:
• Tattered and torn clothing
• Hats that are altered from their original forms
• Tank top underwear
• Trench coats
• Hair nets, do-rags
• Bandanas worn in an inappropriate manner
• Clothing with gang names, slang street names
• Clothing that references drug/alcohol markings
• Clothing that displays inappropriate messages
• Contact lenses that distract from the educational process

4. Students may not wear their hair in a manner that is disruptive to the learning environment.

5. In the interest of student safety, appropriate shoes must be worn at all times. Bare feet are not allowed. Shoes with wheels (Heelys) are not allowed.

6. Body piercings that pose a safety hazard or distract from the educational process are disallowed.

7. School administrators will make the final decision regarding the appropriateness of any student’s appearance.

To create the safest possible environment for students and to guarantee that the students’ focus is to receive a quality education, STLC finds it necessary to outline expectations regarding student dress code. Questions regarding clothing/appearance issues should be directed to the school administrator.