To increase alignment in discipline and dress code practices and to provide more consistency and clarity for parents and students.
Students are expected to dress and be groomed in such a way as to not distract or cause disruption in the educational program or orderly operation of the school. The policy is provided in English and Spanish for anyone who would like to print a copy.
The required lengths of skirts/shorts: Measurement using fingertips when standing upright; shorts or bottom hem must come to the bottom of the fingertips.
The width of straps on tops must be at least the width of a student ID card.
No visible undergarments or items worn as undergarments.
Holes in garments or exposed skin are prohibited above the required skirt/short length.
No exposed midriff or cleavage areas.
Pajamas are not allowed.
No bedroom shoes/slippers are allowed. Shoes must be worn at all times.
Hoods/hats/sunglasses must not be worn in the building at any time.
Violation Consequences:
First offense: Warning/Parent Contact
Second offense: Detention
Third offense: Referral for additional consequences
When a student is in violation of the dress code:
Schools will have clothing items available for students to wear that meet dress code requirements OR
Students can call home to have an appropriate garment(s) brought and will wait in the ISS room or designated location.
Other Specific Requirements of GCSD:
The school-issued student ID must be worn around the neck and visible at all times. No defacing of the image is permitted
No clothing, jewelry, or tattoos are permitted that displays profanity, suggestive phrases, advertisements for, or messages or pictures depicting or suggesting alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or sex.