Blue Jay Update Dress Code
April 15th, 2024
From the Desk of Mr. Smith & Mrs. Rosen
Dress Code
The Barkalow Middle School is constantly striving to maintain the best possible environment for student learning and achievement. Any condition that distracts students from learning is of serious concern. We would like to take this opportunity to reinforce the dress code policy 5511 as stated in the handbook.
The following are general guidelines:
- All students are expected to dress appropriately for school. Students shall maintain a neat, clean appearance at all times. Apparel shall not be so tight fitting, sheer, transparent (including mesh), low cut or revealing above or below the waist to be indecent, distracting or disruptive to the school environment.
- Flip-flops, open backed, or platform sandals are not considered acceptable footwear for active play during physical education classes and are discouraged for everyday wear for safety reasons.
The following are specific guidelines to be followed:
- Hats and hoods are not permitted to be worn during the course of the school day.
- Cut-off t-shirts or tank tops that expose parts of the armpit or chest area are not permitted.
- Pants should not be worn low enough so that undergarments are exposed.
- Appropriate shorts are permitted during the school hours. Dresses, skirts and shorts shall be a length of at least finger-tip length.
- Tank, tube and halter-tops, including "spaghetti" or “bikini” straps and low cut shirts are not permitted. Sleeveless shirts are permitted as long as they extend to the shoulder and the straps are thick enough so that undergarments are not visible.
- Shirts should cover the torso at all times.
- Shoulders should be covered as bare shoulders are not permitted.
- Pants should not be worn low enough so that undergarments are exposed.
Please note that building administrators reserve the right to request a change of clothing when such interferes with the welfare and safety of all. If a change of clothes is not available, the student will not go back to class until one can be provided. If a child’s dress is deemed inappropriate while attending the school day or other school related events, parents or guardians will be contacted to bring their child a change of clothes. Should this become a continuous offense, it will be observed as being insubordinate and the discipline policy will be enforced.
We appreciate your help and support in an effort to maintain a school environment where students are given every opportunity to learn. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.