Also See: SBHC Student Code of Conduct, CTE Student Handbook

Policy 5.37 - Statutory Authority: 1001.41; 1001.42, Florida Statutes

We believe that all students have the right to a safe, healthy school environment. We believe that all students have the responsibility to dress appropriately and observe basic standards of cleanliness and good grooming. A student’s dress and appearance should not cause disruption, distract from the educational process, or create a health or safety concern for himself or others. Therefore, we establish as policy the following:

1. Shoes shall be worn at all times. Heelies, roller shoes, etc., are not allowed.
2. Dresses, skirts, shorts and skorts shall be below mid-thigh with no slits above mid-thigh.
3. Formfitting, body hugging clothes are not allowed.
4. Pants must be zipped, worn at the natural waistline, and be no longer in length than the heels of the shoes.
5. No head coverings are allowed.
6. Blouses, shirts and dresses shall not:
   • be strapless
   • be transparent
   • reveal bare midriff
   • be low cut
7. Undergarments must be worn but not visible.
8. Jewelry may not pierce the skin except the ears.
9. All clothing must be worn right side out.
10. Students may not wear clothing or display jewelry, buttons or any other items (including tattoos) with words, phrases, symbols, pictures, patches or graphics which use indecent, swear or suggestive words or are drug, alcohol or gang-related.
11. Choke or wallet chains and chain belts are not allowed.

In addition to the minimum standards herein established, each school may enhance upon these guidelines utilizing faculty, staff, parent and student input as appropriate. Provision for exception based upon religion shall be made at school sites. Please refer to Student Handbook for individual school rules.

School-based administrators have the final authority to determine when personal appearance and dress do not meet Board and school standards and also have the authority to take appropriate action