Dress Code Requirements | Details |
Coverage | Opaque clothing covering front, back, sides, entire chest, genital area, and buttocks
Shirts must have sleeves or straps and extend to the waistband of pants/shorts/skirts/or other bottoms No visible undergarments, including bra straps and underwear waistbands |
Footwear | Shoes or sandals with protective soles are required.
Socks (when worn alone) and slippers are not allowed. |
Classroom Suitability | Clothing must be appropriate for all classroom activities |
Specialized Attire | Required for some courses (e.g., sports uniforms, safety gear) |
Prohibited Clothing/Items | Clothing exposing underwear, body parts, or skin in an indecent manner
Clothing causing substantial disruption or safety concerns Clothing depicting profanity, drugs, alcohol, violence, vulgarity, or sexually explicit images Gang-related or antisocial group affiliation clothing Wallet chains, spiked jewelry, dog collars Slippers, pajamas, or costumes (unless approved for special events) Hats, bandanas, or head coverings (unless preapproved for medical, religious, or special activities) |
Second Amendment Expression | Clothing or accessories depicting firearms/weapons or expressing opinions about Second Amendment rights are not grounds for disciplinary action. |
Consequences for Violations | First Offense: Verbal warning; parent/guardian notification
Second Offense: Ineligibility for extracurricular activities for up to five (5) days; parent/guardian meeting Third Offense: In-school suspension for up to three (3) days; ineligibility for extracurricular activities for up to thirty (30) days; parent/guardian notification |
Regulations on Concealing Identity | Identities must always be recognizable.
No coverings that conceal the face including hoods from sweatshirts or jackets commonly referred to as “hoodies”. Health-related face coverings are permitted. Principals may modify rules during inclement weather for student safety, safety, or welfare. |
Enforcement | Students must comply with staff directives. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action according to district policy. |
Contact Information | Contact school administration for details or questions about the dress code policy. |
Please visit the Pasco Schools website for a copy of the full Code of Student Conduct.