Dress Codes

In response to recent news stories about our dress code, School District 6 wants everyone to know that we place a major emphasis on creating a high-quality environment for teaching and learning in our schools. The safety of our students and staff is also of utmost importance. One part of maintaining an orderly school climate that is focused on learning is to have a clear dress code for students and staff that emphasizes the wearing of safe and non-distracting attire.

In order to send a consistent message about the dress code, it is applied to all of our schools, elementary through high school.

The only exemption regarding the display of the numbers 13, 14, 18 and their reverses (31, 41, 81) is for school athletic uniforms. Students participating in official, sanctioned school sports are allowed to wear their assigned jersey numbers as part of their assigned athletic uniform.

Student Dress Codes for District 6 Schools

There are two dress codes in effect within District 6, a Universal Student Dress Code that applies to all students in all schools, and an Enhanced Dress Code that applies only to specific schools.

Dress Code for All Schools

All students are expected to adhere to the district’s Universal Student Dress Code (Board of Education Policy, section JICA):

• Any clothing item or accessory that causes a disruption to school safety, personal safety and/or the learning environment may result in discretionary intervention by school administrators.
• Tattoos, clothing or accessories that display drugs, sexual innuendos, inappropriate language, alcohol, tobacco products or gang connotations are not permitted. Tattoos displaying any of these must be covered at all times.
• No hats are permitted inside of the school building during the school day. If “hoodies” are worn, the hood may not be worn inside of the school. (Religious headwear is an exception.)
• Sunglasses or dark glasses, absent a verified medical condition, are not to be worn or displayed inside of the school building.
• Trench coats are not permitted anywhere on school property.
• Soled shoes or sandals must be worn at all times (for example, no “bedroom” slippers or similar footwear.)
• Undergarments are not to be exposed.
• Inappropriately sheer, tight or low cut clothing that bare or expose traditionally private parts of the body including, but not limited to, the stomach, buttocks, back, breasts or cleavage is not permitted.
• No shaved or notched eyebrows (absent a verified medical condition).
• No red or blue belts or shoelaces.
• No team jerseys or belt buckles that display the numbers 13, 14, 18, 31, 41 or 81.
• No solid red or solid blue shirts (other than designated school uniforms).
• No red or blue “Dickies” or “Southpole” brand pants, shorts or shirts.
• No red or blue bandana or any color bandana that is draped on clothing or hanging out of a pocket.