Sunset Dress Code

Dress Code The Board of Education of the Davis School District recognizes that standards of proper dress and grooming affect the behavior of students, that there are sanitation and safety factors directly related to proper dress and grooming, and that school administrators, teachers, and parents need clear dress and grooming guidelines. Sunset Junior High School set the following standards for school dress and appearance during school hours and at all school-sponsored activities: Students violating dress code will be required to wear clothing provided by the office, contact a parent to get appropriate attire, be placed on dress code contract, and/or be suspended.
Hair: 
All students shall wear hair in a clean and well-groomed manner. Extreme hairstyles or
unnatural colors (i.e. red, orange, purple, blue) are prohibited. This includes hair extenders, spikes and stand-ups – 2 inches maximum.
Clothing:  Clothing shall not be worn which is so extreme that it may disrupt or interfere with school functions. This includes cross-dressing, PJ=s, trench coats, and gloves. $ Clothing shall be of modest design and shall be neat and clean. Shirts, blouses, and dresses must have sleeves, (no spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, midriff tops, or tank tops). They also, must not be sheer, see through, or mesh. Underclothing should not be visible at any time.
-All dresses, skirts, shorts, or other similar wear must be within three inches of the knee, regardless of
any spandex, or (tight) tights, etc., beneath previously stated clothing.
-In all situations involving dress, underwear may not be visible. Sagging or baggy pants are not allowed. Pants must be worn around the waist with a belt if necessary.
-No cleavage may be visible when student is in an upright standing position.
-No skin may be showing between the shirt and the pants/skirt when in an upright standing or sitting position.
-Clothing shall not be torn, ripped, frayed or have holes above the knees.
-Gang-related attire (colors, bandanas, shoe laces, shoes or pants with bandana designs, or symbols) are not allowed.
-Clothing shall not be worn which displays obscene or suggestive words or pictures or which advertises any substance a student can not legally possess or use.
-Belts may not be worn excessively long in front or hanging on either side, or outside of the belt loops. Students shall wear footwear for protection and hygienic reasons while on school grounds, participating in school activities, or on school transportation. House slippers are not acceptable footwear. In the areas where safety is a concern (Science, Home Economics, Design & Tech.) students are required by law (Occupational Health & Safety) to wear closed in shoes. Chains on wallets, or worn as jewelry are not to be worn. Bracelets or chokers with spikes are not allowed. Any accessory which may be considered a risk to the health and safety of others or cause a distraction from the educational process may not be worn.
-Visible tattoos or temporary body art, including drawing or writing on visible skin with marker, pens, etc., are not allowed.
-Exaggerated cosmetics or body paint are unacceptable.
-Sunglasses (unless prescribed by a physician) shall not be worn within the school building or at lunch.
-Adherence to the student dress code is mandatory unless the administration designates a special day or occasion to promote school spirit and/or improve school climate (e.g., Aspirit day@, a school dance, etc.).
Body Piercing:
Exaggerated body piercing will not be allowed at Sunset Junior. The only piercing that will be allowed will be the ears. Covering body piercing with band-aid, tape, or any other temporary covering is NOT acceptable and does NOT meet the standards of the dress code. Head Gear: $
Sunset Junior=s commitment to preparing students for the world of work includes teaching proper etiquette. Good manners dictate that no head gear (hats, caps, hoods, curlers, visors, bandannas gang related, "rags," etc.) shall be worn in the building. This includes any and all locations and school functions in the school building.