Dress Code

Paxton Student Dress Code

SECONDARY ONLY

  • Pants, jeans, long slacks, or capris (below the knee)

  • Skirts and dresses that are at the knee

  • Shorts that are no more than 5 inches above the knee.

  • Approved shirts include crew neck T-shirts, polo shirts, or button-up shirts. All shirts must have sleeves and cover the midriff.  No V- neck shirts or zipper-front shirts are allowed. When layered shirts are worn, the first layer must meet the approved shirt definition.

  • All visible garments including layered garments must be in accordance with the dress code

  • Shoes will be worn at all times

  • Sunglasses, hats and other sun-protective wear will be allowed to be worn outside only

  • Holes in garments that expose the flesh must be no higher than 5 inches above the knee.

ELEMENTARY ONLY

  • Pants, jeans, long slacks, or capris ( below the knee)

  • Skirts and dresses that are at the knee

  • Shorts that are no more than 3 inches above the knee.

  • Shirts that cover the midriff, but no spaghetti straps, halters or backless shirts allowed

  • All visible garments including layered garments, must be in accordance with the dress code

  • Shoes will be worn at all times. No heels or platform shoes greater than one inch

  • Sunglasses, hats and other sun-protective wear will be allowed to be worn outside only

  • Holes in garments that expose the flesh must be no higher than 3 inches above the knee.

SECONDARY AND ELEMENTARY

The following are NOT appropriate for the school environment and are NOT acceptable:

  • Pants that drop below the waist

  • Heelies ( shoes with wheels), shoes with cleats or bedroom shoes

  • Hats in the school building

  • Items that worn together are indicative of gang membership

  • Garments containing a message that is obscene, racist, or promotes illegal activities, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products

  • Pajamas ( pants or tops)

  • Leggings, spandex, or tights are not permitted unless worn with an outer garment that complies with dress code requirements and is at palm length covering the front and back.

  • The wearing of any clothing that exposes underwear or body parts in an indecent or vulgar manner or that disrupts the orderly learning environment.

  • Students enrolled in special programs such as on the job vocational training, or participating in school activities which require additional standards of dress or grooming shall comply with such additional standards.

Any student who violates the dress code policy is subject to disciplinary action.