STUDENT DRESS CODE

The Hampton Township Board of Education recognizes the right of students and parents/guardians to exercise personal judgment in matters of proper student dress. We strongly support parents in their efforts to insure the neat appearance of each student since their appearance generally denotes good self-discipline as well as a good attitude and demeanor. Besides being neat and clean, clothing should not be hazardous to the health and safety of self and others, nor detract from or interfere with the educational environment.

The following guidelines are to be considered as basic or minimum:

a) Footwear must be worn at all times. Flip-flops should not be worn!

b) Patches, slogans, words, symbols or pictures of an offensive or obscene nature may not be worn.

c) No tank tops, halter tops, muscle shirts, midriff tops, or mesh-net tops, or spaghetti-strap tops are to be worn.

d) No blouses or shirts that are cut off in any way are to be worn.

e) Hats, exclusive of yarmulkes, and sunglasses are to be removed upon entering the school building.

f) Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September. All shorts must be mid-thigh length, free of holes. "Short-shorts" and "cut-offs" are not acceptable school attire. The administration reserves the right to modify this code as weather conditions dictate.

g) No metal studs, spikes, chains, or other potentially hazardous items that may cause excessive wear and tear to school equipment and furniture should be worn.

h) Pupils attending school functions (such as field trips, dances, or other activities) will be permitted to modify this code with permission obtained in advance via the classroom teacher and/or administration, or if a specific circumstance requires the attire (i.e.: hat day).

i) All pupils whose dress is in violation of this policy will be required to dress suitably before being permitted to return to class. When necessary, parents/guardians will be contacted to bring to school appropriate clothing so that the pupil may return to class.

Recurring violations or refusal to comply with this policy will result in disciplinary action. The final decision in determining the suitability of dress will rest with the administration of the school, subject to the usual appeals.