Professional Learning Environment
Student Dress Code
Tops |
Shirts/tops must fully cover the entire midriff, lower back, and chest. Lowcut, cropped, or otherwise revealing tops are not permitted. Clothing must not be excessively large/baggy or skin-tight. Pajamas and pajama tops are not permitted. Tank tops and tops with spaghetti straps are not permitted. Undergarments may not be visible, including underneath see-through clothing. Clothing must not contain any drug, alcohol, gang, or violence related images, graphics, or wording. Clothing must be in good repair without rips or tears that show skin underneath them. All clothing must be school appropriate. |
Bottoms |
Pants and shorts may not sag or be excessively baggy. Shorts and bottoms may not fall lower than two inches below the kneecap. Shorts, skirts, and bottoms must be no more than two inches above the kneecap. Clothing must not be excessively large or excessively tight. Pajamas or pajama bottoms are not permitted. Sweatpants, including pants made of sweatshirt or fleece material are not permitted. Clothing must be in good repair without rips or tears that show skin underneath them. Clothing must fully cover undergarments. Undergarments may not be visible due to sagging pants or shorts or through see-through/sheer clothing. |
Hair and Jewelry |
No headgear. Hats, beanies, durags, bandanas, or other head wear is not permitted on campus. Exceptions will be made for required religious and medical head coverings. Scarves are not permitted. Sunglasses may only be worn outside and must be removed inside all rooms and buildings. Gloves and mittens may only be worn outside during the months of November through February, and must be removed inside all rooms and buildings. Athletic and baseball gloves are not permitted. Wallet chains or hanging accessories are not permitted. Clothing that obstructs or covers the face or head is not permitted. Spiked jewelry or jewelry that creates a safety concern is not permitted. Visible tattoos, including temporary tattoos, are not permitted. |
Outerwear |
Blankets are not permitted on campus. Hoods, except for outdoors on rainy days, are not permitted. Hoods must be taken off indoors and when it is not actively raining. Outerwear that obstructs or covers the face or head is not permitted. |
Shoes and Socks |
Footwear must be closed toe and closed heel. Sandals, flip flops, and open-toe shoes are not permitted. Backless shoes or slip-ons are not permitted. Crocs and foam shoes are not permitted. Slippers and slipper style shoes, whether they have soft or hard soles, are not permitted. |
Gang-Related Apparel: Darnall Charter School prohibits the wearing of gang-related apparel. For purposes of this policy, “gang-related apparel” is defined as clothing, accessories, or symbols that reasonably could be determined to threaten the health and safety of the school environment. Any determination that certain apparel is gang-related will be based on facts and circumstances that support this reasonable conclusion.