Dress Code

DRESS CODE & GROOMING STANDARDS

In accordance with the Governing Board we believe that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive learning environment. As our school dress code is in compliance with our Board Policies and Administrative Regulations, we expect our students to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to wear clothes that are suitable for the school activities in which they participate. Students have the right to make individual choices from a wide range of clothing and grooming styles, but they must not present a health or safety hazard or create a distraction that interferes with the educational process. (Simi Valley Unified School District | AR  5132  Students)

SPECIFIC MIDDLE SCHOOL GUIDELINES
Regardless of identity or gender, all students should wear clothes that are sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times.   Students must be able to participate in school activities such as sitting, raising their hands, writing on the board, etc, without exposing undergarments or areas that should be reasonably covered by undergarments.

• Clothing should be modest in fit.
• Undergarments alone cannot be worn in place of tops or bottoms at any time.
• Dresses, skirts, and shorts should be mid-thigh or longer.
• Tops and dresses with low cut necklines at the front (showing cleavage) and or back are not permitted.
• Tops which expose the midriff, are strapless, backless, tube tops, halter tops, or bandeau tops are not permitted.
• No articles of clothing related to a group or gang which may provoke others to acts of violence or to be intimidated by fear of violence shall be worn neither on campus nor at school activities.
• Hats and beanies may be worn on campus but may not be worn indoors, at teacher discretion.
• For safety and to be able to recognize students, hoods may not be worn by students on campus except outdoors on extreme cold weather days as determined by administration.
• Shoes must be worn at all times. Heels should be less than 2 inches.  “Heelys” are not allowed.  *Shoes must have enclosed heels which cover the ankle.
• Articles of clothing or jewelry that pose a threat to the safety of the student or others, such as a pocket chain,  shall not be worn on campus or at school activities.
• Clothing and jewelry shall be free of writing, pictures, or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive, or which advocate racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice, the use of drugs or alcohol or any illegal activity or which exhibit drug, alcohol, or tobacco/ vaping company advertising, promotions, and likeness. Clothing with hate speech, profanity, pornography, references to violence, and drug paraphernalia will not be permitted.  Examples: “Cookies” Brand Merchandise, Playboy, 40’s & Shorties, Huf, Backwoods or any brands deemed inappropriate by school administration.

The Administration has the right to determine if attire is inappropriate for school or any school activity.  See VVMS Discipline Matrix for administrative consequences.