Smithville High School Dress Code

School Dress Code What is fair? What is fair when it comes to schools dress code? Parents have said when they were in high school they could wear off-the shoulder crop tops with their low-rise jeans and chucks and be just fine. Smithville High School has made strict rules on what to wear to be less “distracting to the learning environment.” But it’s a natural thing for people to be attracted to others, whether it's our personalities, our smile, in this case, our skin. Some private, and some public schools have school uniforms to become “equal” and to be “one.” But why is our school making the things we are wearing a big deal. AND it's even “bad” enough we have to be removed from our education because we are “such a distraction to the
Student dress code procedures must be designed with the goal of balancing these competing interests. All dress code procedures will adhere to health and safety codes and comply with applicable laws. The Smithville R­II Board of Education believes that dress promoting the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or criminal or sexual activity disrupts the educational environment. No procedure will impose dress and grooming rules based on gender in violation of Title IX. District procedures will specifically define ambiguous terms, and examples will be provided when practicable. (See FILE: JFCA Student Dress Code on the District Website). School is a place for the expression of good taste and age appropriate dress and behavior. Student dress has a significant effect on learning and behavior. The following dress which disrupts the educational environment will be
If a student’s appearance attracts or undos attention to the extent that it may become a disruptive factor in the educational process or if the student’s appearance is inconsistent with the school’s mission, the student will be asked to make the necessary changes. The Smithville R­II School Board expects student dress and grooming to be neat, clean and in good taste so that each student may share in promoting a positive, healthy and safe atmosphere within Smithville High School. Good judgment when selecting clothing for school is expected. Remember that weekend attire might not be appropriate for classes. Clothing or lack of clothing should not disrupt the educational process of the school. Examples of current fashion items that are not in good taste, or dress that disrupts the educational process may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Necklines that are too low or exposed midriffs.
2. Shorts, skirts, dresses or shirts that are tight, short or transparent.
3. Strapless or spaghetti strap attire and tank tops.
4. Pants, shorts or skirts that permit the display of undergarments, whether worn low or having a low rise 5. No bare backs or midriffs.
6. No