STANDARDIZED STUDENT DRESS CODE
2022-2023
Athens
Independent School District requires
all students to adhere to the standardized dress code adopted by the Board of
Trustees.
Mission Statement: The “Student Dress
Code” for Athens ISD has been established to build student self-esteem, bridge
socioeconomic differences between students, and encourage positive behavior,
thereby promoting school safety and
improving the learning environment.
Final
authority
Students must
comply with District standards for grooming and accessories as outlined in the
Student Code of Conduct. Final decisions on the appropriateness of school dress
rest with the campus administration.
Consequences
If the campus administration determines
that a student’s grooming violates the dress code, the student shall be given
an opportunity to correct the problem at school. If not corrected, the student
shall be assigned to in-school suspension for the remainder of the day or until
the problem is corrected and/or may be sent home. Students who repeatedly
violate the dress code shall be given consequences as assigned by a campus
administrator.
New Students to AISD
If compliance can be accomplished immediately, students will be
expected to do so. Otherwise, students
new to the district have three (3) days to comply with the policy. Issues of extenuating circumstances must be
addressed to the campus principal for consideration.
If you need assistance acquiring appropriate clothing
to comply with the dress code policy, campus office staff will have resources
available upon request.
Shirts
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Colors
allowed (including undershirts): Only shirts of a solid color allowed.
*
All solid colors are permissible.
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Styles allowed: collared knit button polo style shirt or dress
style buttoned shirts/blouses (long or short sleeve), or turtlenecks.
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Shirt tucking is encouraged but not required.
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Shirts/blouses must be fastened no lower than 4” from the top of
the collar.
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See-through, provocative clothing of any type is not permitted.
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No logos, unless an approved Athens school logo.
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Brads, studs, zippers, or other adornments are not permitted.
* Beginning with the
2023-2024 school year, the only
acceptable colors will be maroon, navy blue and black. The reason for the
change in 2023-24 is the added security
measure of being able to more quickly pick out individuals who do not belong on
campus. A narrowed range of top colors among students will assist in
identifying potential strangers. While not required, families may consider
adopting the new color range immediately.
Slacks, Pants, Shorts
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Styles allowed: trouser-style pants that fit and are worn
appropriately at the waist.
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Colors allowed: solid khaki, navy blue, black and gray.
Knee length, loose-fitting walking shorts are acceptable for all students.
Repeated violations by any student will
result in loss of privilege to wear shorts. This year will be treated as a
trial run, and should enforcement become an issue, no secondary students will
be permitted to wear shorts the following school year.
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Belts
are encouraged but not required. Campus
administrators reserve the right to
require a belt to be worn in specific
instances of repeated non-compliance with baggy or loose pants.
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Oversized
clothing is not permitted, including overall, hip-hugger, or others that
may be limited at the discretion of
the campus administrator.
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Excessively
tight clothing is not permitted, including spandex tights, shorts, capris, or pants, yoga pants, sweat pants, skirts, or
other that may be limited at the
discretion of the campus
administrator.
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Baggy
legged slacks or bell-bottom pants wider than shoes are not permitted.
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Brads,
studs, or other adornments are not permitted.
Skirts, Jumpers for female students
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Styles allowed:
traditional styles to the knee or longer.
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Colors allowed:
solid khaki, navy blue, black and gray.
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PK-5, jumpers and
polo-style dresses are permitted.
Vests, Sweaters
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Colors
allowed: Only shirts of a solid color
allowed. All solid colors are
permissible.
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Vests and sweaters must be appropriately sized in the shoulders,
sleeves, and length, and must be worn over collared polo shirt, blouse, or
turtleneck.
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No
logos, unless approved Athens school logos.
Footwear
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Athletic shoes, loafers, dress shoes, or other closed toe shoes
are permitted.
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Heels must not be greater than 1-1/2 inches in height.
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Para-military type boots, sandals, flip-flops, or house-shoes are
not permitted.
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Shoes must match each other.
Outerwear
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Jackets/coats may be allowed in accordance with appropriate
weather conditions.
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Jackets/coats must have a closing mechanism (full length zipper,
buttons or snaps).
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No pullover hoodies allowed.
Backpack, Bags
POTENTIAL FUTURE BAG
& BACKPACK CHANGES: Though not now in effect, the district is strongly
considering, beginning with the
2023-2024 school year, requiring backpacks and bags to be either clear or
mesh.
Other
Guidelines
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Hose/tights must be of a solid, single color with no pattern.
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Caps, hats, or head coverings inside the buildings are not
permitted.
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Clothing items may not be worn in any way that reflects gang
affiliation, conceals
contraband, or creates a
distraction.
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All clothing must be properly hemmed, clean, and free from holes
or tears.
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Undershirts must be of the solid approved colors with no lettering
or designs.
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See-through, provocative, clothing of any type is not
permitted.
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Earrings: Girls may wear
earrings in ears only. Boys may wear
small studs in
ears only. If questions arise as to the appropriateness of the stud earring, the
final decision will be made by the campus administrator. Nose rings, eyebrow rings, lip rings,
tongue rings or earrings worn on other visible parts of the body are prohibited
for all students.
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Facial Hair: Face must be clean-shaven. Beards, goatees, or mustaches are
not
permitted. Sideburns are not to extend below the
bottom of the earlobe.
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Hair Length: Students must wear hair out of their
eyes, well groomed, a natural
color, and clean at all times. Hairstyles, which in the judgement of
administrators, pose a health or safety hazard and/or disrupt the educational
process, are not permitted.
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Tattoos must be covered.
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Excessive or distracting makeup/hair color/conspicuous fads are
not permitted.
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Symbols on clothing or jewelry that would distract or cause undue
attention are not
to be worn.
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Symbols,
words, or slogans cut into the hair that are obscene, racially related,
provocative,
or otherwise deemed inappropriate by the campus administration are not
permitted.
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Dark glasses (unless prescribed by a physician) or “wild eyes”
contacts are not
permitted.
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No school issued
athletic apparel of any kind may be worn except in physical education and
athletics.
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Students must wear appropriate undergarments.
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Athens ISD discourages the wearing of expensive jewelry and other
apparel and is
not responsible for lost
or stolen items.
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Administrators may define appropriate dress for school-sponsored
trips.
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The student’s condition of cleanliness and personal hygiene shall
be such that it
does not offend other
students.
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All clothing must be properly hemmed/cuffed.
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No denim
clothing of any color or style except on days designated by campus
administration.