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| 405 Lovers Lane Bowie, TX 76230 Tel: (940) 872-3696 ? Fax: (940) 872-3041 | ||
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BOWIE ELEMENTARY DRESS CODE 2009-2010
The school's dress and hair code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, prevent disruption, and minimize safety hazards. Dress or hair code violations that present a danger to a student's health and safety, cause an interference with school work, or create a distraction or disruption will not be allowed. Students and parents may determine a student's personal dress and grooming standards, provided that they comply with the following: Abbreviated clothing, such as tank tops, midriff shirts or blouses, backless tops or dresses, transparent clothing, torn, ripped, or unhemmed clothing are not permitted. No skin may show when arms are raised. This includes cheerleader uniforms, etc. Shirts shall be buttoned appropriately, and belts shall be buckled. Shoulder straps on girls' shirts and dresses must be at least 2 1/2 inches wide and must cover the under garment. Boys' shirts must have sleeves. Hair shall be kept clean and well groomed. Only natural hair colors are allowed. Boys' hair shall be out of the eyes, and no lower than the bottom of the earlobe on the sides, and to the base of the neck in the back. Boys shall not braid their hair, wear ponytails, or mohawks. Any hairstyle that is determined to be a distraction by the administration will be prohibited. Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times. Open toed shoes are not allowed. All shoes must have a manufactured back or back strap. Students may not wear shoes with rollers or wheels. Girls may not wear high heels. Students must also have appropriate shoes for PE. If they do not, they may be given a grade reduction. Skirts, dresses, and shorts must come to the top of the knee. (Please note that even if a student wears leggings, tights, etc., the outer garment must still come to the top of the knee.) Any writing or graphics on clothing deemed inappropriate the administration will not be allowed. This includes, but is not limited to: anything promoting drugs, alcohol, weapons, violence, or any other negative behavior (including sayings with double meanings). Boys and girls shall not wear hats, caps, or any other type of headwear (including bandanas) in the building. (This also applies to toboggans, jacket hoods, etc.) Boys shall not wear ear jewelry (including spacers). Girls' ear jewelry must be "stud type" only. No dangling earrings. No other body piercing jewelry will be allowed. Girls may not wear fake fingernails, makeup or glitter lip gloss. Sunglasses are not to be worn to school unless medically prescribed. Baggy pants, chains, and any other item or clothing that has gang related significance are prohibited. Permanent and temporary tattoos will not be visible. Prohibited items may be confiscated. |
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