Dress Code

• Minimize health and safety hazards
• Create and maintain a respectful and positive learning environment
• Contribute to school spirit and unity
• Contribute to students’ self-respect
• All clothing should cover backs, bellies, breasts, buttocks and underwear

The following are not appropriate in the school environment:

• Clothing with offensive puns, language or graphics, or that advertises products or services illegal to minors (including music groups, alcohol, drugs or inappropriate product names)
• Clothing that objectifies gender
• Chains, spikes or other accessories that could be perceived as or used as a weapon
• Clothing that violates the school system's policies against gang and gang-related activity 
• Sunglasses
• Head coverings are allowed throughout the building if they are an expression of religious belief (such as hijabs or yarmulkes) or cultural expression (such as geles head wraps or durags) or to reasonably accommodate medical or disability-related issues (such as protective helmets, hats)
• Hats and hoods are not allowed in hallways. Classroom teachers may ask students to remove hats and hoods while in the classroom.

The below graphic is a guideline for school-appropriate clothing. Violations of these guidelines that result in a distraction to the learning environment will be addressed and the student will be asked to change.

Responsibility for student dress and appearance generally rests with individual students and their families. Students may wish to express themselves by the manner of their dress and appearance; however, students shall not wear clothing or affect an appearance at school or school-sanctioned activities or events that is disruptive to the educational environment. Jeffco Public Schools standards on student attire are intended to help students focus on schoolwork, reduce discipline problems, and improve school order and safety.

Disciplinary action for violating the student dress code shall include notifying the student of the violation and requiring that the dress or appearance be corrected before the student reenters the classroom, school environment, or school-sanctioned activity or event. At the discretion of the building-level administrator, a family conference may be held. More serious consequences may result from repeated or serious violations.