Lewis Middle School Dress Code (updated 10/31/2007)

In an effort to maintain a safe and orderly campus, as well as sustain a strong focus on academic achievement, the school community adopted a Dress Code. Dress code enforcement begins from the moment a student enters the campus until they leave the campus at the end of the day. The dress code applies to field trips and all other school-related activities. Students who violate the dress code will be sent to the office to change. Parents/guardians may be contacted and required to bring a change of clothing. Multiple violations will result in disciplinary action and the parent/guardian will be contacted. Adhering to the dress code is one way students show that they wish to be a part of the Lewis M.S. community.

All students will dress in clothing that:

• Does not detract from the learning environment for staff and students.
• Is clean and in good repair without un-hemmed, frayed or split-seam cuffs on jeans, pants, shorts, dresses or skirts.
• Is free of any advertisement or promotion of any alcohol, drugs, tobacco products, gambling, violence or other vulgar/provocative content.
• Is free of any depictions/illustrations that demean or negatively represent any gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
• Clothing must fit neatly at the waist without "sagging" or having an excessively tight fit and must cover the body appropriately. Dresses, shorts and skirts must be no shorter than two inches above the knee. No bare midriffs, plunging necklines or high side seam cut shorts are permitted. Sleeveless tops must be three inches wide at the shoulders. Tank tops, tube/strapless tops, muscle shirts or spaghetti straps are not permitted.
• Is not perceived as having a gang affiliation. This includes bandanas, dangling belts, wallet chains, insignia belts/buckles, or sports team jerseys/jackets.
• Does not cover their face. Sunglasses for eye protection may be worn outside during lunch only and removed upon entering the classroom. Sunglasses may not be worn in the hallways. Appropriate hats are allowed before school and after school. Hats must be free of any inappropriate comments and/or logos. Sunglasses and hats must be put away in backpacks during class and in the hallways. Hoods are not to be worn during class or in the hallways.
• Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times. Heel and toe must be covered. Flip-flops and slippers are not allowed.