HALE CHARTER ACADEMY DRESS CODE

Effective August 2015

The purpose of a dress code is to facilitate education, not to inhibit any person’s taste in attire or appearance. To help provide and maintain a proper environment where our students are safe and able to go about the business of learning, the School Leadership Council has adopted the following Dress Code Policy.

A. PANTS, SHORTS, SKIRTS, ETC.

1. Must be worn to student’s size and stature and not be too tight or form fitting.

2. Boys pants must be worn at the waist.

3. Pants and skirts must not drag on the ground.

4. Skin tight and/or revealing clothing is not acceptable.

5. Shorts and skirts must extend beyond the student’s fingertip length, or beyond mid-thigh.

6. Undergarments must not show. Remember to consider your body movements.

7. Clothing that is or appears to be sleepwear must not be worn.

B. SHIRTS

1. All shirts must have sleeves that cover the shoulders. No tank tops.

2. Mesh shirts or see-through shirts are permitted only if proper shirt is worn underneath.

3. Shirts showing bare midriffs or backs are not permitted.

4. Underwear must not show. Remember to consider your body movements.

5. Shirts can be no lower than 3 inches below the collarbone.

C. OUTERWEAR (JACKETS, SWEATERS, SWEATSHIRTS)

1. Proper shirts must be worn under all outerwear including sweatshirts.

2. Blankets do not count as outerwear and are not permitted on campus.

D. SHOES

1. Sandals, slippers, or any type of backless or open toe shoes are not permitted.

E. BELTS

1. Chains must not hang from the belt, including key chains and wallet chains.

2. Belts must not dangle below the waist.

F. HATS, SCARVES, CAPS

1.  Hats, beanies, hair picks or combs must not be worn or displayed on campus at any time. Exceptions may be made for health, religious reasons and approved Hale Charter Academy hats and beanies.

G. MISCELLANEOUS

1. Any article of clothing (including gang-related apparel), jewelry or paraphernalia in conflict

with health and safety concerns, symbolizing profanity, violence, drug use, tobacco, alcohol,

has sexual connotation, or is offensive to any gender, religion, or ethnic group is not permitted.

2. Personal hygiene and good health habits are expected characteristics of all Hale students.

The administration and/or School Governance Council reserves the right to modify the dress code in regard to any items which become associated with gang membership, affect the safety and/or security of the campus, or disrupt the learning environment.