15. Dress Code & Consequences for Dress Code

EHS DRESS CODE (Refer to Board Policy JCDB)

Students have the right to be treated equitably and with dignity; these rights extend to application and enforcement of the district dress code. The restrictions included in the dress code are necessary to support the overall educational goals of the district and its schools. Neatness, decency, and good taste are guidelines of the district dress code. Students must dress in a manner that is not obscene; offensive; or substantially or materially disruptive to the learning environment. Students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) hold the primary responsibility for determining the student’s personal attire, hairstyle, jewelry, and personal items (e.g. backpacks, book bags). The student dress code and administrative enforcement of the student dress code should not create, reinforce, or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or religion.

The classroom teacher may ask that students alter their clothing when dress or appearance interferes with safety, performance or course goals in a particular class. (For example, during an assessment, a teacher may ask students to remove headwear.) When health, medical, or religious reasons require exceptions to the guidelines for an individual student, a parent or guardian should contact the student’s administrator. All apparel (including headwear, footwear, backpacks, clothing, accessories, etc.) must follow the appearance guidelines of EHS. Traditional tribal regalia or objects of cultural significance shall not be prohibited at a public event. The school administration always has the final determination as to whether a specific clothing item is acceptable to wear at school. 

Appearance guidelines: 

1. Apparel that is sexually suggestive; promotes violence, illegal activities, drugs, alcohol, and/or tobacco; or is determined to be gang related is prohibited.

2. Other prohibited items are those which:

a. Contain abusive, rude/profane/obscene or indecent language, pictures, or 

symbols. 

b. Demean or ridicule others, including racially offensive 

material. 

c. Exposes the mid-section, buttocks, or undergarments.  

2. Shoes/footwear must be worn at all times. 

3. When groups represent EHS in public activities, the director, sponsor, coordinator, or coach will determine what is appropriate with regards to attire. 

4. Apparel, dress, or appearance associated with hazing initiations will not be allowed. 

5. Apparel or items that impact safety and learning at EHS are not permitted. 

6. Students may not bring blankets to EHS.

Hairstyles

Except where student health and safety may be implicated (e.g., in chemistry or science lessons, culinary lessons, physical education or sports classes), restrictions shall not be placed on how students choose to wear their hair. Any restrictions that are necessary for student health or safety must be equitably enforced, and must not be enforced differently based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or religion.

CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS OF DRESS CODE 

The following consequences are administrative guidelines for violations of the student dress code:

● 1st offense - student must change into appropriate attire and will receive a warning.
● 2nd and subsequent offenses - students must change into appropriate attire and will receive a
disciplinary referral.