Middlebury Elementary School

A student's appearance has a direct impact on an individual’s pride and consequently, on academic behavior. Poor hygiene can be a health hazard to the individual and the rest of the class. Therefore, we encourage parents to play a strong role in deciding how their children dress and in ensuring that they are neat and clean whenever they come to school. Children may not wear any clothing that may be disruptive to the educational process.

The following are examples of attire that may not be worn in the school during the academic school day or at school activities:

1. Attire or accessories that send out disruptive, obscene writing, or pictures;
2. Attire or accessories that depict logos or emblems that encourage the use of drugs, tobacco products, or alcoholic beverages;
3. Clothing that is overly revealing, considering the age and sex of the student;
4. Other attire or accessories that depict vulgar, illegal, racial, sexist, or other discriminatory viewpoints that could contribute to a hostile learning environment for students;
5. All head coverings that prevent the easy identification of students and those types specified in the school handbooks.  (Headwear for bona fide religious reasons may be worn.)
6. Footwear, including black-soled shoes, that damages floors or is a safety hazard;
7. Sunglasses (unless required by a doctor's order).

Elementary school additional guidelines:

1. Heavy jackets, coats, and hats are outdoor items and are not to be worn in the building;
2. No painted tattoos.

(The full Board policy, Student Dress and Grooming, may be read by clicking on “Board Policies” on the school web site.)