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Student Dress Code

It is essential that students respect the learning environment by being appropriately dressed for school. The purpose of a student dress code is not to inhibit any person's taste in attire, but rather to ensure a positive environment for learning, to promote safety, and to prevent disruptions. Any student dress or appearance, not specifically stated, which the faculty or staff deems distracting will not be permitted. Students may call home for a change of clothes or be asked to wear school-issued apparel.

Students are expected to dress appropriately and suitable to weather conditions. Since students are involved in some type of movement every day, we recommend that students wear tennis shoes or other closed-toe shoes. Flip-flops, sandals and platform heels can be extremely dangerous in the school setting.

Clothing and hair styles which are not appropriate include:

  • Tank tops, spaghetti strap shirts, muscle shirts, bare midriff, or see-through clothing may not be worn. Blouses and shirts must cover the tops of the shoulders. Blouses and shirts that expose any portion of the waist, hips, or midriff are not permitted. If you raise your arms to shoulder level and the stomach shows, the top is not permissible. Other blouses and shirts that are not appropriate for school include but are not limited to low-cut, backless, or tube tops. No undergarments should be visible.
  • No student clothing shall display words or symbols that advocate, suggest, or depict violence, drugs, alcohol, inappropriate sexual content, illegal gang affiliation, or other illegal activity expressed or implied.
  • Long baggy shorts/pants which drag the floor or are lower than the waist 
  • Shorts, skirts, and dresses need to be of reasonable, responsible length. As a reasonable measure, the length of shorts/skirts must reach below your fingertips when arms are extended straight down by your side. In addition, the waistline of shorts, skirts, and pants must be on or above the hips with no undergarments showing.
  • Clothing must not have holes that would attract attention and cause a distraction. Rips or holes are not allowed in shirts or tops. No undergarments should be visible. There should be no rips, holes, or frayed patches above fingertip length on any clothing.
  • Change of hair color (bright blue, green, yellow, orange, etc.)
  • Hoodies can be worn on your head, but removed upon entering the building.
  • Hats, visors, durags/bonnets, & sunglasses are not allowed. Grooming tools are not to be worn in the hair. The principal may grant exceptions for religious or medical reasons.
  • Headphones and earbuds must be stored in a pocket or bag and must not be visible unless directed by the teacher.

A good rule to follow is that if you have doubts, don't wear it to school. Thank you for helping us focus on teaching and learning.

Please note that any attire deemed inappropriate and detrimental to the learning environment by a school employee, but not specifically listed above, constitutes a violation of the SES dress code. This dress code is a guide for what is considered appropriate school dress. Repeated violations will result in administrative action.

Students are encouraged to wear school spirit wear every Friday. Spirit wear can be purchased from the PTA.

Dress for Physical Education (PE) Students should wear lace or Velcro rubber soled tennis shoes on PE days. For safety reasons, please pay close attention to the days in which your child participates in physical education activities. If they are wearing the following: Crocs, clogs, sandals, flip flops,” wheelies”, dress shoes, boots, or slip-on shoes including slip-on tennis shoes they may be inclined to injury.