Dress Regulations

Dress Regulations

It is the general philosophy of Finley School District to eliminate all disruptions to the educational process. As such, the following dress standards are established. Students in violation will be required to change clothing and call home. Students will report to the office before returning to classes. Non-clothing items will be confiscated.

The principal, in connection with a teacher, support staff, coach, or other person in charge of any regular or extracurricular activity, may regulate the dress and grooming of students who participate in the activity if the Principal reasonably believes that the student’s dress or grooming:

  • creates a hazard to the student’s safety or to the safety of others.
  • shall prevent, interfere with or adversely affect the purpose, direction, or effort required for the activity to achieve its goals.
  • shall be appropriate for the educational setting.
  1. No clothing or jewelry that refers to alcohol, tobacco, or controlled substances; no clothing that insinuates sexual, lewd, discriminatory, or violent messages; no clothing deemed inappropriate or offensive by staff members.
  2. Clothing is to fit at the waist; baggy or sagging pants/shorts are not to be worn.
  3. Students are not to wear any clothing which are backless, bares the midriff, reveals any undergarments, or exposes their body in any way disruptive to the educational process (halters, half-shirts, lace or see-through tops, swimming suit tops, muscle shirts, or shirts with spaghetti straps, etc.). Necklines of the student’s top must be at or above the armpits.
  4. No hoods may be worn in the building during the school day including entry to and exit from school.
  5. Shorts and skirts are to be of at or below mid-thigh in length. No holes or fraying material in the pants above mid-thigh that show skin.
  6. Shoes are to be worn at all times. All shoes must have a hard surfaced sole.
  7. Sunglasses may not be worn in the building during the school day.
  8. No gang related attire or items will be tolerated.
  9. No long coats

The above standards are not inclusive but are intended as a help to parents and students to make appropriate decisions about what to wear and bring to school. Parents should carefully monitor what students wear and consider the effect their clothing has on their safety.