Dress Code

TOPS: Solid White, Navy, or Black

• Polo-shirt, collared, or T-shirt (long or short sleeved)

• Turtleneck or mock neck

• Approved August Boeger T-shirts (AVID, Sports, Leadership, Clubs, etc.)

• Shirts are not be too long (fingertip length), tight, cropped or baggy

BOTTOMS: Khaki or Black

• Twill slacks, shorts, skirts, skorts (below fingertip length), or capris

• Neatly hemmed 

• To be worn on or above the natural hip line

• No rips or holes above the fingertips

• No sweatpants 

BELTS: Plain Black, Brown, or White

• Plain buckles are not to have insignias (letters or designs)

• Plain belts are not to have studs, sparkles, or other decorations

SWEATSHIRTS: Gray, Black or White

• Hooded or non-hooded

• Pullover or zipper style

• Approved August Boeger sweatshirts (AVID, Sports, Leadership, Clubs,  MPAS, or Science Camp)

• Hoods are not be worn in the classroom

• School-appropriate logos (no offensive, gang- or drug-related logos)

JACKETS: Solid Color

• Jackets with team logos or other advertisements are not permitted

• School-appropriate logos (no offensive, gang- or drug-related logos)

SOCKS: White or Black 

• Students are to only wear one pair of socks on their feet

• Socks are not to be stuffed under tongues of shoes

• Tights are allowed

• School-appropriate logos (no offensive, gang- or drug-related logos)

SHOES: Mostly Plain White, Brown, Gray, or Black (No red, maroon or blue) 

• Closed toes (no sandals, slides, high heels or Crocs)

• Shoelaces are to be tied at all times

• Students are expected to have appropriate shoes for PE

BACKPACKS

• Backpacks are to be free from writing or drawings, except the student’s name written once neatly

• Patches or tape are not permitted

• No solid red, maroon or blue

• School-appropriate logos (no offensive, gang- or drug-related logos)

MAKE-UP, PERFUME, & GROOMING 

• Soft, natural looking make-up can be worn

• Spray deodorant or perfumes are not allowed on campus

• Eyebrows should not have any slits/cuts in them

• Perfume, cosmetics, mirrors, lip-gloss, or combs/brushes may not be used in classrooms

HAIR

• Hair should be neatly groomed

• Hairstyles should be appropriate in length and no unusual hair color, that are distracting to other students and disruptive to learning

• Hairspray or mousse are not allowed on campus

JEWELRY

• Long earrings & large hoops are not allowed

• Jewelry that may be offensive is not allowed

• Body piercings (lip, eyebrow, nose, tongue, cheek, etc.) are not allowed 

• Chain wallets are not allowed

HATS, ACCESSORIES, AND HEAD COVERINGS

• Head coverings, such as hats or beanies, may only be worn on school grounds for protection from weather and must be removed inside buildings

• Head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted at all times

• Head coverings or hair decorations that are gang-like in nature or color are not allowed

• Accessories that interfere with learning or present a safety threat are not allowed

• Sunglasses may be worn only outside of class and must have appropriate logos 

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DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS

• Possible ReThink

• Possible exclusion from non-uniform days

• Parent/Guardian contacted (notification/bring correct uniform) 

• Repeated dress code violations may result in a loss of privileges

• Other actions based on individual needs

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*No Red or Blue clothing or items with insignias from non-school clubs, organizations, or gangs. [EC 35183,35183.5]

*If there are any questions about school uniforms, please refer back to the MPESD District Handbook.

GUIDELINES FOR NON-UNIFORM DAYS

On non-uniform days, students are to dress within acceptable dress code standards.  All clothing should be clean, neat, in good repair, non-distracting, non-offensive and safe for school activities. Students who are ineligible for non-uniform days must wear their school uniform.

Non -Uniform clothing guidelines:

Bottoms

• Skirts and shorts must be fingertip length (when arms are at your side) or longer.  

• Rips/tears in jeans must fall below your fingertips when your arms are at your side.

• Cut-offs are not allowed.

Tops

• Tops and shirts must meet uniform guidelines.  The following are not acceptable:

  • Low-cut tank tops or shirts; vests and jackets with large or gaping arm holes, halter tops, crop tops, bare midriff or see-through clothing.

  • Tank top straps must be at least one inch (1”) wide.

• Clothes, jewelry or pins that advertise illegal and/or not age appropriate products, or that are offensive may not be worn.

• Sandals, flip-flops, slides, Crocs, or high-heeled shoes may not be worn.

• Clothing or items with offensive, gang- or drug-related logos may not be worn

 

Spirit - Free Dress - College Thursday - Class Colors!

Times to celebrate! Students also may dress up for holidays and spirit days announced monthly throughout the year.