Dress Code

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Pomona Junior-Senior High School expects that all students will dress in a way that is appropriate for the school day or for any school-sponsored event.

Student dress choices should respect the district’s intent to sustain a community that is inclusive of a diverse range of identities. The primary responsibility for a student’s attire resides with the student and their parents or guardians.

The school district is responsible for seeing that student attire does not interfere with the health or safety of any student, that student attire does not contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any student, and that dress code application does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural observance, household income, or body type or size. Any restrictions to the way a student dresses must be necessary to support the overall educational goals of the school and must be explained within this dress code.

1- Basic Principle

2- Students Must Wear

While following the basic principle of Section 1 above, students must wear:

A shirt (with fabric in the front, back, and on the sides under the arms)
Pants or the equivalent (for example, a skirt, sweatpants, leggings, a dress or shorts)
Shoes
During direct instruction, there are to be no hoods on. At the release of independent work time, teachers may give permission for students to wear hoods.

3- Students May Wear

As long as these items do not violate Section 1 above, students may wear:

Hats facing straight forward or straight backward. Hats must allow the face to be visible to staff, and not interfere with the line of sight of any student or staff.
Religious headwear
Hoodie sweatshirts (hoods must allow the face to be visible to staff)
Fitted pants, including opaque leggings, yoga pants and “skinny jeans”
Pajamas
Ripped jeans, as long as underwear and buttocks are not exposed
Tank tops, including spaghetti straps; halter tops
Athletic attire and footwear
Visible waistbands on undergarments or visible straps on undergarments worn under other clothing (as long as this is done in a way that does not violate Section 1 above)

4- Students Cannot Wear

Students cannot wear:

Violent language or images (admin will determine)
Images or language depicting or suggesting drugs, alcohol, vaping or paraphernalia (or any illegal item or activity)
Attire that is affiliated with gangs (admin will determine)
Bullet-proof vest, body armor, tactical gear or facsimile
Explicit hate speech, profanity or pornography
Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any consistently marginalized groups. (admin will determine)
Swimsuits (except as required for an event)
Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon
Any item that obscures the face (except as a religious observance or during mandated medical needs)

Dress Code Application

To ensure the effective and equitable application of this dress code, school staff shall apply the dress code consistently using the requirements below. School administration and staff shall not have discretion to vary the requirements in ways that lead to discriminatory application.

Students will only be removed from spaces, hallways, or classrooms as a result of a dress code violation as outlined in Sections 1 and 4 above. Students in violation of Section 1 or 4 will be provided three options to be dressed more to code during the school day:

Students will be asked to put on their own alternative clothing, if already available at school, to be dressed more to code for the remainder of the day.
Students will be provided with temporary school clothing to be dressed more to code for the remainder of the day.
If necessary, students’ parents may be called during the school day to bring alternative clothing for the student to wear for the remainder of the day.

These dress code guidelines shall apply to regular school days as well as any school-related events and activities, such as graduation ceremonies and dances.

Students who feel they have been subject to discriminatory application of the dress code should contact school administration or the principal.

Dress Code Guidance in Jeffco

Responsibility for student dress and appearance generally rests with individual students and their families. Students may wish to express themselves by the manner of their dress and appearance; however, students shall not wear clothing or affect an appearance at school or school-sanctioned activities or events that is disruptive to the educational environment. Jeffco Public Schools standards on student attire are intended to help students focus on schoolwork, reduce discipline problems, and improve school order and safety.

Disciplinary action for violating the student dress code shall include notifying the student of the violation and requiring that the dress or appearance be corrected before the student reenters the classroom, school environment, or school-sanctioned activity or event. At the discretion of the building-level administrator, a family conference may be held. More serious consequences may result from repeated or serious violations.