ATTENTION PARENTS

 

The Lakewood Board of Education has approved a mandatory dress code for students in grades K through 12 for the school year 2008—2009.  Any attire or grooming which is considered to be immodest, sloppy, or affects classroom atmosphere adversely, or which creates a behavioral problem will be considered unacceptable.  Students are prohibited from wearing clothing that is unsafe, dangerous or a health hazard; clothing that contains offensive or obscene symbols, slogans or words that degrade gender, culture, religion, ethnic background or sexual orientation; clothing that contains language or symbols dealing with drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, violence, vandalism, gangs or sex; halter tops, tank tops, tube tops, thin-strapped tops, mesh, fish-net styles, spandex-type materials or clothing which exposes the back, chest and shoulders, see-through, shiny nylon, denim or denim-like tops; strapless and backless garments; low cut necklines; short shorts and skirts; bare midriffs; cutoffs or cutoff sleeveless tee shirts; lip and tongue piercings; exposed underwear; dog collars and chains that connect one body part to another; hats, flip-flops, shower shoes, bedroom slippers, work boots; hooded sweaters and hooded sweatshirts; cargo pants, parachute pants, painter’s pants, overalls, hip-huggers, sweatpants, pajama pants, pants with drawstring bottoms, denim or denim-like pants (jeans); coats, jackets, windbreakers, warm-up jackets, hats, gloves and any type of outerwear in classrooms, hallways and the cafeteria during the regular school day; any combination of clothing that law enforcement officials consider gang related.

 

Appropriate dress for male students:

· Dress shirts, polo shirts & turtlenecks (solid white, black, blue)

· Loosely fitted shirts—only one size larger than normal size (white, black, blue)

· Covered midriffs

· Dress shirts buttoned above the chest line (white, black, blue)

· Docker style or dress pants with no more than four regular size pockets and worn at the waist (khaki, black, blue)

· Pant cuffs within the heel to toe of student’s footwear

· Bermuda or walking shorts covering at least mid thigh (September to November 1 and April 1 to end of school year)

 

Appropriate dress for female students:

· Long and short sleeve blouses (solid white, black, blue)

· Slacks and dresses that reach at least to mid thigh—no shorter than fingertips  

· Skirts and pants no longer than floor length (khaki, black, blue)

· Capris (khaki, black or blue)

· Pant cuffs within the heel to toe of student’s footwear

· Loosely fitted shirts with collar (solid white, black, blue)

· Covered midriffs

· Sweaters

· Bermuda or walking shorts covering at least mid thigh (September to November 1 and April 1 to end of school year)

· Leggings under shorts or skirts

 

Dress for Physical Education:

· Designated gym suit available for purchase through the school (optional)

· Athletic type boxer shorts without pockets or fringes and marked on the outside of the lower right leg with the pupil’s first initial and last name

· Plain tee shirt marked on the outside of the right shoulder with the pupil’s first initial and last name

· Sweatshirt with school logo (optional) for outdoor activities in cool weather

· Sneakers or rubber soled athletic shoes.  (slip-on shoes, hard soled shoes and bare feet are prohibited)

· Athletic supporters for all male participants

 

STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE DRESS CODE POLICY

SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE SCHOOL’S DISCIPLINE POLICY