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The Greenville Independent School District has a standardized dress policy for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
The purpose of the policy is to build student self-esteem, bridge socioeconomic differences between students and encourage positive behavior, thereby promoting school safety and improving the learning environment. All students are required to comply with this policy each day except for those designated as “Discretionary Days” by the building principals.
Standards for grooming and appearance for hair, general appearance of clothing, and jewelry and other accessories are addressed in the student handbook.
Administrators will have complete and final judgment on all matters concerning interpretation of the standardized dress policy. Matters concerning appearance and dress not specifically covered in the policy shall be within the discretion of the administration.
Parents or guardians may apply for assistance in purchasing or obtaining required school clothing. Applications for assistance may be obtained at their child's campus office or at the district’s Administration Office (3504 King Street).
Students who attend school in violation of the standardized dress policy will be dealt with in accordance with the Greenville ISD Student Code of Conduct.
Shirts, Blouses, Turtlenecks
Slacks, Shorts, and Pants
Skirts and Skorts
Jumpers
Sweatshirts, Vests, and Sweaters
Socks, Hose/Tights
Shoes, Boots
Belts
Outerwear
Other Guidelines
Students with Special Needs
Extra-Curricular Activities
Funding
"Exception" Policy provisions for New Students
Students New to the District
"Exception" Policy for Currently Enrolled Students
Discretionary Days
Pep-Rallies and other Special Events
Dress Code On School Property during School Hours
Consequences
Disciplinary Actions for Dress Code Non-Compliance
"Exception" Alternative/Interim Standardized Dress Policy
Standardized Dress Code
Shirts, Blouses, Turtlenecks
Style: Collared knit button polo style shirt or dress style buttoned Shirts/blouses (long or short sleeve), turtlenecks
Colors: Red, White, Black (solid, single colors)
All shirts, blouses, and turtlenecks must be tucked in at all times and must stay tucked in when arms are raised. Shirts must be tucked in so that belts show.
Greenville school logos only (no larger than 2" x 2"). Logos must be approved by administration. School logos are not required.
All shirts and blouses must be fastened no lower than 4 inches from the top of the collar.
Stripes, checks, or other designs on shirts, blouses, or turtlenecks are not allowed.
T-shirts, denim, thermal type, zippered, unhemmed or sleeveless tops are not allowed.
Slacks, Shorts, and Pants
Style: Pleated or flat front (Docker-style) slacks or pants (belted and full length); Capri pants, or walking style shorts. Pants with belt loops must have a belt.
Colors: Khaki or Black (solid, single colors)
Hem of shorts must fall between the top and the bottom of the knee.
Carpenter, cargo, overall, painter, hip-hugger, or low-rise style pants are not allowed.
Baggy-style legged slacks or bell-bottom pants wider than shoes are not allowed.
Jeans, denim, corduroy, or khaki jeans are not allowed.
Slacks, shorts, and pants must be worn at the waist and be properly hemmed or cuffed.
Logos or labels on pants must be no larger than 1" x 1".
Soccer or boxer style shorts are not allowed, except as directed by instructors during PE/Athletics, Cheer, Band, or Drill team classes.
Brads, studs or other adornments are not allowed on pants, shirts, or belts.
Shirt (top) and pants, skirt, skorts (bottom) may not be same color. Example: May not wear a black shirt with black pants.
Skirts and Skorts
Colors: Khaki or Black (solid, single colors)
Skirts must be no shorter than the top of the knee. Slits are allowed, but no higher than three inches above the knee.
Knee length skirts may have a kick-pleat (no more than 3 inches above the top of the kneecap).
Skorts must be no shorter than the top of the knee.
Logos or labels on skirts or skorts must be no larger than 1" x 1".
Jumpers
Style: : V-neck, square neck or round neck
Colors: Khaki or Black (solid, single colors)
Jumpers must be no shorter than the top of the knee (in both front and back). No slits are allowed.
Collared polo shirt, blouse, or turtleneck must be worn under the jumper at all times.
Shorts must be worn under skirts or jumpers for Pre-K through 6th grade.
Kick-pleats are allowed (no more than 3 inches above the top of the knee cap). Slits are not allowed.
Other than jumpers, dresses are not allowed.
Logos are not allowed.
Sweatshirts, Vests, and Sweaters
Colors: Red, White, or Black (solid, single colors)
Sweatshirts, vests, and sweaters must be appropriately sized in the shoulders, sleeves, and length, and must be worn over collared polo shirt, blouse, or turtleneck.
Greenville school logos only (no larger than 2" x 2"). Logos must be approved by administration. School logos are not required.
Stripes, checks, lettering, or other designs are not allowed on sweatshirts, vests or sweaters.
Sleeveless or capped sleeve sweatshirts are not allowed.
Hoods are not allowed.
Socks, Hose/Tights
Sock Style: Socks must be worn with slacks, pants or shorts.
Sock Colors: White, black or khaki (solid, single colors)
Hose/Tight Colors: White, black, khaki, or flesh-tone (solid, single colors)
Socks must match each other.
Stripes, checks, or other designs on socks or hose/tights are not allowed.
Shoes, Boots
Style: Must be closed-toe and closed-heel. Para-military type boots, sandals, thongs, flip flops, house-shoes, open-toed or open-heeled shoes are not allowed.
Color: Brown or black leather-like shoes (tie or loafer-type), or brown, or black boots (pants are to be worn on the outside of the boots), or black, white or grey tennis shoes.
Shoes must match each other. Boots must match each other. Tennis shoes must match each other.
Shoelaces must match shoes and must be tied.
Belts
Style: Leather-like dress style belts must be worn at all times. Wearing belts is encouraged, but not required for Pre-K, K and 1st grade.
Color: Solid colored brown or black dress style.
Stripes, checks, or other designs on belts are not allowed.
Belts must be appropriate size.
Belts may not have metal studs, brads, or other adornments.
Belts may not be wider than belt loops and must be worn inside loops at the waist.
Belt buckles must be no larger than one one half-inch wider than the belt or longer than 2 inches and may not have any adornment.
Outerwear
Coats may be allowed in accordance with appropriate weather conditions.
Coats may be worn outside and in hallways during passing periods, but must be removed inside classrooms and hung on back of chair or in area designated by the teacher.
Except for coats, jackets, and windbreakers, leather, suede, vinyl, corduroy, and denim materials are not allowed.
Other Guidelines
Clothing can be no more than one size larger than the student's measurements; nor may the garment be too tight.
Caps, hats, or head coverings inside the buildings are not allowed.
Overall pants, overall shorts, and overall jumpers are not allowed.
Wind shorts/pants, athletic shorts/pants, sweat shorts/pants are not allowed except as directed by instructor during PE/athletics, cheer, band or drill team classes.
All clothing worn inside the classroom must be solid colored and dress code colors.
Clothing items cannot be worn in any way that reflects gang affiliation, conceals contraband, or creates a distraction.All clothing must be properly hemmed, clean and free from holes or tears.
Undershirts must be one of the solid approved colors with no lettering or designs.
Spandex, nylon, and stretch-type materials are not allowed.
Additional Information
Students with Special Needs
Students with special needs will be addressed at their ARD committee meeting.
Extra-Curricular Activities
The principal, in cooperation with the sponsor, coach, or other person in charge of an extra-curricular activity, may regulate the dress and grooming of students who participate in those activities.
Funding
Parents or guardians may apply for assistance in purchasing or obtaining required school clothing. Applications for assistance may be obtained at their child's campus office or at the school district central office.
Applications for assistance in obtaining approved school dress policy clothing must be submitted to campus principals by the last day of instruction the previous year.
Parents or guardians of students moving into the district who wish to apply for assistance must apply within 5 school days of enrollment.
"Exception" Policy provisions for New Students
Parents or guardians of new students and students moving to the district must complete and submit applications for "Exception" to the campus administrator within 10 school days of enrollment.
Students who are denied "Exception" have 14 calendar days from notification date to meet Standardized Dress Policy.
Students New to the District
New students and students moving to the district shall have 14 calendar days to meet Standardized Dress Policy regulations.
"Exception" Policy for Currently Enrolled Students
A parent or guardian of a student may apply for "exception" from the dress policy on behalf of the student. Dress Policy "Exception" forms may be obtained from the campus office or school district central office and must be submitted to campus principals by the last day of instruction of the previous school year.
Students who are approved for "Exception" are required to meet alternative/interim dress code provisions.
Discretionary Days
The principal may designate up to 5 days per year as "Discretionary Days" and has the authority to establish a particular mode of attire for those special occasion days or a part of those days.
Students who do not choose to participate with the particular mode of attire for those special occasion days are required to follow the Standardized Dress Policy.
Pep-Rallies and other Special Events
The principal, in cooperation with the sponsor, coach, or other person in charge of an extra-curricular activity, may regulate the dress and grooming of students who participate in special events such as pep-rallies.
Participants in those activities are, however, still required to follow Standardized Dress Policy in academic classes on those days.
Dress Code On School Property during School Hours
Students are to follow Standardized Dress Policy on school property during school hours and extended instructional day activities.
Consequences
Non-"exception" students who attend school in violation of the Standardized Dress Policy will be dealt with in accordance with the GISD Student Code of Conduct.
Disciplinary Actions for Dress Code Non-Compliance
Grades K thru 6
First day of school for students: Students who are out of dress code on the first day of school will be given a letter to take home to their parents and a GISD Standardized Dress Code Requirements Pamphlet. The student will be allowed to go to class the first day only.
Grades 7-12
First Day of School for Students: The parent of a student out of dress code will be called and asked to bring clothing that will adhere to the standardized dress policy. The student will be placed in the auditorium and will be released from the auditorium when the student adheres to the dress code. The student will be given a letter detailing the consequences for failure to comply with the standardized dress policy and a copy of the standardized dress policy.
All Grades: First Offense (following the first day): A discipline referral shall be written. The parent will be called and the student will be provided with an opportunity to change clothes and conform to the standardized dress policy. The student will be assigned ISS until proper clothing is worn.
Second Offense: A discipline referral shall be written. The parent will be called and the student will be provided with an opportunity to change clothes and conform to the standardized dress policy. The student will be assigned to ISS until the proper clothing is worn. A parent conference will be scheduled.
Third Offense: A discipline referral shall be written. The parent will be called and the student will be placed in ISS for the entire day.
Fourth Offense: A discipline referral shall be written. The parent will be called, the student will be placed in ISS for the entire day, and the student will be assigned to GAEP for a period of at least 10 days. The placement term will be based upon the student conforming to the standardized dress policy for 10 consecutive days and agreeing to adhere to the dress code upon returning to his/her campus.
Exception" Alternative/Interim Standardized Dress Policy
New students to the district, students approved for "Exception" alternative dress, or students in the process of "Exception" appeal must comply with "Exception" alternative/interim Standardized Dress Policy guidelines listed below. All other students must comply with standardized dress code guidelines.
Shirts, Blouses, Turtlenecks
Style: Collared knit button polo style shirt or dress style buttoned shirts/blouses (long or short sleeve), turtlenecks.
Colors: Red, White, Black, Yellow, Green, Sky Blue, Olive, Burgundy, or Pink (solid, single colors).
All shirts, blouses, and turtlenecks must be tucked in at all times and must stay tucked in when arms are raised. Shirts must be tucked in so that belts show.
Approved Greenville school logos only (2" x 2" inches, unless approved by administration). School logos are not required.
All shirts and blouses must be fastened no lower than 4 inches from the top of the collar.
Stripes, checks, or other designs on shirts, blouses, or turtlenecks are not allowed.
T-shirts, denim, thermal type, zippered, unhemmed or sleeveless tops are not allowed.
Slacks, Shorts, and Pants
Style: Pleated or flat front Docker-style slacks or pants (belted and full¬ length); Capri pants, walking style shorts. Pants with belt loops must have a belt.
Colors: Khaki, Black , Brown, or Olive (solid, single colors)
Hem of shorts must fall between the top and the bottom of the knee.
Carpenter, cargo, overall, painter, hip-hugger, or low-rise style pants are not allowed.
Baggy-style legged slacks or bell-bottom pants wider than shoes are not allowed.
Jeans, denim, corduroy, or khaki jeans are not allowed.
Slacks, shorts, and pants must be worn at the waist and be properly hemmed or cuffed.
Logos or labels on pants must be no larger than 1" x 1".
Soccer or boxer style shorts are not allowed, except as directed by instructors during PE/Athletics, Cheer, Band, or Drill team classes.
Brads, studs or other adornments are not allowed on pants, shirts, or belts.
Skirts and Skorts
Colors: , Black , Brown, or Olive (solid, single colors)
Skirts must be no shorter than the top of the knee. Slits are allowed, but no higher than three inches above the knee.
Knee length skirts may have a kick-pleat (no more than 3 inches above the top of the kneecap).
Skorts must be no shorter than the top of the knee.
Logos or labels on skirts or skorts must be no larger than 1" x 1".
Jumpers
Style: : V-neck, square neck or round neck
Colors: Khaki, Black , Brown or Olive (solid, single colors)
Jumpers must be no shorter than the top of the knee (in both front and back). No slits are allowed.
Collared polo shirt, blouse, or turtleneck must be worn under the jumper at all times.
Shorts must be worn under skirts or jumpers for Pre-K through 6th grade.
Kick-pleats are allowed (no more than 3 inches above the top of the knee¬ cap). Slits are not allowed.
Other than jumpers, dresses are not allowed.
Logos are not allowed.
Sweatshirts, Vests, and Sweaters
Colors: Red, White, Black , Yellow, Green, Sky Blue, Olive, Burgundy, or Pink (solid, single colors)
Sweatshirts, vests, and sweaters must be appropriately sized in the shoulders, sleeves, and length, and must be worn over collared polo shirt, blouse, or turtleneck.
Approved Greenville school logos only (2" x 2", unless approved by administration). - School logos are not required
Stripes, checks, lettering, or other designs are not allowed on sweatshirts, vests or sweaters.
Sleeveless or capped sleeve sweatshirts are not allowed.
Hoods are not allowed.
Socks, Hose/Tights
Sock Style: Socks must be worn with slacks, pants or shorts.
Sock Colors: White, black or khaki (solid, single colors)
Hose/Tight Colors: White, black, khaki, or flesh-tone (solid, single colors)
Socks must match each other.
Stripes, checks, or other designs on socks or hose/tights are not allowed.
Shoes, Boots
Style: Must be closed-toe and closed-heel. Para-military type boots, sandals, thongs, flip flops, house-shoes, open-toed or open-heeled shoes are not allowed.
Color: Brown, navy blue or black leather-like shoes (tie or loafer-type), or brown, navy blue or black boots (pants are to be worn on the outside of the boots), or black, white or grey tennis shoes.
Shoes must match each other. Boots must match each other. Tennis shoes must match each other.
Shoelaces must match shoes and must be tied.
Belts
Style: Leather-like dress style belts must be worn at all times. Wearing belts is encouraged, but not required for Pre-K, K and 1st grade.
Color: Solid colored brown or black dress style.
Stripes, checks, or other designs on belts are not allowed.
Belts must be appropriate size.
Belts may not have metal studs, brads, or other adornments.
Belts may not be wider than belt loops and must be worn inside loops at the waist.
Belt buckles must be no larger than one one half-inch wider than the belt or longer than 2 inches and may not have any adornment.
Outerwear
Coats may be allowed in accordance with appropriate weather conditions.
Coats may be worn outside and in hallways during passing periods, but must be removed inside classrooms and hung on back of chair or in area designated by the teacher.
Except for coats, jackets, and windbreakers, leather, suede, vinyl, corduroy, and denim materials are not allowed.
Other Guidelines
Clothing can be no more than one size larger than the student's measurements; nor may the garment be too tight.
Caps, hats, or head coverings inside the buildings are not allowed.
Overall pants, overall shorts, and overall jumpers are not allowed.
Wind shorts/pants, athletic shorts/pants, sweat shorts/pants are not allowed except as directed by instructor during PE/athletics, cheer, band or drill team classes.
All clothing worn inside the classroom must be solid colored and dress code colors.
Clothing items cannot be worn in any way that reflects gang affiliation, conceals contraband, or creates a distraction.
All clothing must be properly hemmed, clean and free from holes or tears.
Undershirts must be one of the solid approved colors with no lettering or designs.
Spandex, nylon, and stretch-type materials are not allowed.
Students who are approved for Dress Policy "Exception" automatically lose their exception if they wear Standardized Dress Policy clothing to school.
Vendors for Standardized Dress Policy clothing
Wal-Mart
J.C. Penney
Beall's
Belk
Goody's
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