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STANDARDIZED STUDENT Unacceptable Colors of Hair CODE Unnatural hair colors including primary colors, 2020-2021 intermediate colors and /or metallic colors. Combs or picks worn in the hair. BOARD APPROVED 2/17/20

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Brochure contains examples of acceptable / unacceptable items, but is not all inclusive. Please Acceptable Head Coverings refer to the standardized student written None, except for special occasions approved by the principal. Exemptions and opt-out provisions will be version for a complete list below. considered for religious or medical reasons. Acceptable Outer Wear Styles Unacceptable Head Coverings Can be worn inside the school building any solid color. Head coverings are not permitted and cannot be visible on campus, in the school building, or in the waiting areas on campus. Head coverings include, but are not limited to sweatbands, , , bandanas, skull caps and .

EISD letter and school organization or jackets are acceptable. Tops and Bottoms May be worn outside of school building Approved Colors for Bottoms Jumpers///Pants//Capris

Black Navy □Khaki Unacceptable Outerwear Any shade of the color Khaki Acceptable Styles of Bottoms Pleated or flat front style, , twill, chino .etc. most fabrics other than . Length: Grades PK-4: hem of the pants/shorts/capris must not be Trench more than 3 inches above the knee. Grades 5-12: hem of the pants/shorts/capris must touch Acceptable // the kneecap or below. Socks (ankle, mid-calf and knee) hosiery, leggings and . When hosiery, leggings and tights are part of the attire they must be worn under skirts or .

Unacceptable Socks/Hosiery/Leggings Unacceptable Styles of Bottoms Jumpers/Skirts/Skorts/Pants/Shorts/Capris Any Solid Color Tops (Jeggings, or denim material of any color) Acceptable Styles of Tops

11 Polo Style Long Sleeve Long/Short Turtleneck Donations: If you would like to donate clothes that Polo oxford your child has outgrown, please contact your campus School : Must be either a polo or oxford dress in the office for more information. school color or have the school logo and be a campus Financial Assistance: Families in need of financial approved to be worn daily. assistance should contact their campus principal for

available resources.

Acceptable Any style or color of tennis is acceptable grey brown, black or white -like shoes or . Logos: Restricted to manufacturer’s Professional embroidered logos Approximately the size of a student ID card/credit card (approximately 2 inches by 3 inches or less)

Unacceptable Styles of Tops

Unacceptable Footwear

Acceptable Styles of Belts and Colors of Belts Must be one solid color of black, brown, navy or white.

Other Items Acceptable: Ties: neck ties are authorized only for Unacceptable Styles of Belts school designated events. Girl’s accessories such as bows, barrettes, head , etc. are not required to follow the approved standardized drees code. Students will only be allowed to wear outside of the standardized dress code during Incentive Days as designated by the campus principal as a reward and Acceptable Styles of Hair motivation for the students. Incentive Days will be Hair styles must appear neat and clean. Subtle shades of available as a campus reward for various reasons; attire natural or ethnically acceptable hair colors and/or highlights. and date will be determined at the discretion of the campus principal (e.g. career day, college day, picture day, spirit day etc.)

Unacceptable: and extreme styles of contact lenses during school hours. No Jeans at all chains such as those connected to clothing, etc. large medallions, teeth grills, articles with spikes including but not limited to, dog collars. Visible body piercing except for the ears. Visible excessive tattoos that distract or take away from the academic climate. Excessive and excessive gauging, holes in the ears. No designs are allowed in eyebrows. No scarfs, jewelry referring to alcohol and other drugs, tobacco, profanity, sex, violence, gang membership or displaying obscene pictures in not permitted. Pre-K – 4th Artificial nails and hoop earrings.

Acceptable: TOPS AND BOTTOMS (e.g. Shirts & Pants) Acceptable: BOTTOMS: Jumpers/Skirts/Skorts • All styles of shirts must have collars. • Colors: Solids only- black, navy, or any solid shade of the color khaki. • Styles: Button-style polo, oxford, dress shirts, turtlenecks, or knit-collared • Jumpers must have an acceptable shirt/ under them at all times (e.g. shirts. knit-collared shirt, turtleneck, , etc.) • Colors: All solid colors • Pleated or flat front style. • School Shirts: Must be a polo, oxford , or campus approved • Corduroy material is allowed. sweatshirt in the school color or have the school logo and be campus • Polo/Tennis dresses ( style dress) in approved bottoms color approved to be worn daily. Campus approved sweatshirts must be worn (black, navy, or the color khaki). with a collared polo or oxford shirt underneath. • Polo/Tennis dresses, Jumpers, Skirts and Skorts when worn with • : Must be a solid color. All shirts must remain tucked at all leggings must be the appropriate length. times. Thermal shirts and Henley shirts are allowed. • Length: • Logos: restricted to manufacturers/professional embroidered logos Grades PK-4: hem of the jumpers/skirts/skorts must not be more than 3 approximately the size of a student ID card/credit card (approximately 2 inches above the knee. inches by 3 inches) or less. Grades 5-12: hem of the jumpers/skirts/ skorts must touch the kneecap • Shirts: May be short or long sleeved or below. • Tucking: Shirts must be fully tucked (grades PK-12) Unacceptable (Not Allowed): Unacceptable (Not Allowed) • Denim material of any color is prohibited (e.g. black, blue or the color • Clothing appearing to be or lounge wear. khaki). • Overly tight or revealing cleavage (see through or low cut) • Skinny style, overly tight or revealing (see through or low cut). • Shirts with any embellishments, glitter, sparkle, etc. • Leather, suede, , nylon, vinyl or stretch-type materials. Acceptable: HAIR • Clothing appearing to be pajamas or lounge wear. • Hairstyles must be neat and clean appearing. Acceptable: BOTTOMS: Pants/Shorts/Capris • Subtle shades of natural or ethnically-acceptable hair colors and/or Pants/Shorts/Capris must be worn at the and properly hemmed/cuffed. highlights. • Colors: solids only-black, the color khaki, (any shade), or navy. Unacceptable (Not Allowed) • Pleated or flat front style (chino, cotton twill, etc.; most fabrics other • Combs or picks worn in the hair. than denim. • Unnatural hair colors including primary colors, intermediate colors, and /or • Length: metallic colors. Grades PK-4: hem of the pants/shorts/capris must not be more than 3 Acceptable: SOCKS/HOSIERY/LEGGINGS inches above the knee. • Socks (ankle, mid-calf, and knee), hosiery, leggings, and tights. When Grades 5-12: hem of the pants/shorts/capris must touch the kneecap or hosiery, leggings and tights are part of the attire they must be worn under below. skirts or dresses. Unacceptable (Not Allowed) Unacceptable: (Not Allowed) • Sagging • Leg warmers. • Oversized pants and pant legs. Acceptable: BELTS • Skinny style, overly tight or revealing (holes). • Colors: solids only-black, brown, navy, or white. • Leather, suede, spandex, nylon, vinyl or stretch- type material. • Belts are required if clothing (pants, skirts, etc.) do not stay at the waist • Clothing appearing to be pajamas or lounge wear. without it. • Clothing which is torn or ragged. • Buckles should be approximately the size of a student ID card/credit card • Rolled up pant legs. (approximately 2 inches by 3 inches), no larger. • Jeggings. Unacceptable (Not Allowed) Acceptable: HEAD COVERINGS • Patterns, designs, or ornaments buckles. • None, except for special occasions approved by the principal. Acceptable: OUTERWEAR Exceptions and opt-out provisions will be considered for religions or • All outerwear must be worn over standardized dress and must fit medical reasons. appropriately (not oversized). Unacceptable (Not Allowed) • Sweaters, vests, and light weight jackets (fleece, , • Head coverings are not permitted and cannot be visible on campus, in etc.) are allowed as a layer over an acceptable style of top (see Tops the school building, or in the waiting areas on campus. Head coverings section). They must be primarily one of the approved colors, but it might include, but are not limited to sweatbands, caps, hats, bandanas and have accents of the other approved colors to be worn while in the building. skull caps. They do not have to be tucked but must be worn over a tucked shirt and be Acceptable: OTHER ITEMS appropriately sized in shoulders, arms, and length. • Girls’ accessories such as bows, barrettes, , etc. are not Unacceptable (Not Allowed) required to follow the approved standardized student dress colors. • Full-length jackets/ such as those commonly referred to as “trench” • Ties: Neck ties are authorized only for school designated events. coats or “dusters”. • Pre-K- 4: studs only. 5th - 6th: Hoop earrings must not be larger than • Logos. the size of a nickel (coin). Notes Unacceptable (Not Allowed) • Outside jackets and coats (i.e. and bulky jackets and coats) are • Arm socks considered cold weather apparel and should not be worn in the classroom. • Chains (such as those connected to clothing, wallets, etc.) large • All outerwear must be worn over standardized dress and must fit medallions, teeth grills, and articles with spikes including, but not limited appropriately (not oversized). to, dog collars. -EISD letter jackets and school organizations sweaters or jackets are • Excessive earrings and excessive gauging (holes in the ears). acceptable, regardless of the color of the item. • Jewelry referring to alcohol and other drugs, tobacco, profanity, sex, -Outerwear does not have to adhere to approved shirts colors since it will violence, gang membership, or displaying obscene pictures is not not be worn inside the school. permitted. -Outerwear is considered cold weather apparel only for coming to school, • No designs are allowed in eyebrows. recess (at lower grades) and leaving school. • . Acceptable: FOOTWEAR • Sunglasses and extreme styles of contact lenses during school hours. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times while on school property. • Visible body piercing except for the ears. • Any style or color of tennis shoes (tie or on). • Visible excessive tattoos that distract or take away from the academic • Gray, brown, black or white leather-like shoes and boots. climate. • Shoes designed with shoestrings should have shoestrings and be • PK-4: Artificial nails and hoop earrings. appropriately tied. Notes • Velcro and straps should be fastened. • Cosmetics (make-up, hair spray, colored lip product, cologne/perfume, • Grades 9-12: Heels should be 3 inches or lower. scented body lotions, etc.) and jewelry should be worn in moderation or Unacceptable (Not Allowed) not at all. • Cleats, high or spiked heels, roller heels, flip flops, house shoes, • PK-4: Cosmetics or colognes/perfumes must not be brought to school. , and . • Footwear without an enclosed toe and heel. • Grades PK-8: No heels allowed. • Military-style, Steel-toed and UGG-style boots.