General Information

Students are expected to adhere to dress code at all times while on campus unless given special permission by principal due to extenuating circumstances. The school staff will correct any fixable violations, with repeated violations possibly carrying disciplinary consequences. Assignment of isolation and/or Teen Learning Center uniform generally constitutes disciplinary consequences. Students arriving at school who cannot comply with the dress code will not be allowed to attend classes.

Pants, Skirts, Shorts, Skorts

Bottom wear must be dress or casual style made of corduroy, cotton, twill, or wool material in solid colors only. Denim is not allowed.

Skirts, shorts, or skorts, must be to the crease of the knee or below and of solid colors only. Any slits may not extend further than three inches from the hem or three inches from the crease of the knee whichever is higher.

All bottom wear must be size appropriate and be worn securely around the waist. Size
appropriate means that the waistband must be above the hipbone. No undergarments are
to be visible at any time. Pants with the crotch hanging down are not permitted. Excessive
material in the legs is not permitted. Nothing may hang from any pocket or belt.

Examples of unacceptable bottom wear are (but are not limited to): blue jeans, sweat pants, basketball shorts, overalls, large bell-bottoms, polyester, nylon, parachute cloth, spandex, leather, and suede. Tight fitting stretch pants will not be allowed. No added layers of clothing allowed (Ex. two pairs of shorts, pants, etc.).

Dresses

Girls may wear any solid color dress with the length to the crease of the knee or below. Any slits may not extend further than three inches from the hem or three inches from the bottom wear. Dress must have the appropriate collar and sleeves or be worn over the top of garments with the appropriate collar and sleeves.

Belts

Belts are required for all bottom wear with belt loops. Belts may be leather or fabric and have a plain buckle. Belts must be clearly visible all the way around the waist. Any extra belt length must be threaded though belt loops.

Shirts

All shirts must be solid color, golf/Polo type or button-up and have sleeves, buttons and a standard collar. Shirts are to be buttoned to the base of the neck (or top of collarbone). Shirts must be tucked in, remain tucked in at all times, and extend below the top edge of bottom wear so that the bottom wear will overlap the shirt when the student is seated and the shirt is tucked in.

Unacceptable items include, but are not limited to: items that will not stay tucked in or expose the waist; items with a low neckline (such as V-neck and scoop neck); unbuttoned
or partially buttoned shirts over a tank top or T-shirt; see-through type materials; T-shirts.
Denim shirts not allowed.

Sweaters, Vests, Anoraks, Fleece Pullovers

If a student chooses to wear one of these four items, it must be a solid color and worn over an approved collared shirt. If there is a logo or emblem, it must be smaller than 2” square. The collar of the dress code shirt worn underneath must be visible at all times. Denim jackets are not permitted.

Coats and Jackets

Coats and Jacket must be removed once the student enters the building. They are not to be worn in the school or classroom during the day. No trench coats or long coats are allowed at all.

Headwear

No hats, bandannas, hoods, sweatbands, visors, or sunglasses will be worn in the building. These items should be left at home and not brought into school.

Shoes

Leather, suede, or athletic type shoes are to be worn. Shoes must have a closed
toe.

Accessories

Backpacks, book bags or book satchels are generally not allowed at Teen Learning Center. Girls may carry purses but they may not be of an unusually large size. Mesh or clear bags are allowed in order to transport clothing for gym classes (only). All items are subject to being searched.

Jewelry/Body Piercings

No jewelry, except a simple wristwatch or wedding ring (proof of marriage required), is to be worn or brought to school by TLC students. Visible body piercing is not acceptable. Students will be required to remove any piercing or jewelry not in compliance with this policy. These items will be confiscated for the duration of the semester.

All Apparell

No messages are allowed. Brand logos not to exceed a 2” square are acceptable. Logos related to school or school organizations / clubs are allowed. Students cannot wear garments or jewelry with visual or written messages that are likely to cause a disruption to the school environment. Such messages include but are not limited to insults to race, religion, gender, or ethnicity.

Any clothing, accessories, symbols, jewelry, or other paraphernalia that depicts or suggests association with a gang shall not be worn or bought to school. All clothing must be hemmed and must not have holes, rips tears or frayed edges. All clothing must be sized appropriately.

Special Situations

If a student cannot comply with the standardized dress code based on religious beliefs or an authenticated disability, a parent or guardian may write letter explaining the situation to the Directory of Schools with a copy to the school principal. Each case will be evaluated on an individual basis.