7:160-AP1 Dress and Grooming

Students are expected to dress in a manner which will not disrupt the educational process, constitute a health or safety hazard or violate civil law.

  • Students must dress and groom themselves in a manner that does not present health or safety hazards, that does not disrupt the educational process and that is within the bounds of good taste.  Examples of unacceptable clothing include, but are not limited to chains and jewelry with spikes.
  • All students shall be clean in personal grooming and attire, and wear clothing in the manner and for the purpose for which it was designed.
  • Feet will be covered at all times by footwear with complete soles.  No footwear with wheels is allowed.
  • The display of obscenities and/or implied vulgarity on clothing is prohibited.
  • Clothing or items that displays, promotes, advertises, or makes reference to or symbolizes alcohol, tobacco, or drugs is prohibited.
  • Clothing that promotes violence or intolerance is prohibited.
  • Staff may request that coats, jackets, and other outerwear be removed and stored in a locker or other designated storage area during the school day.
  • Modesty in dress is expected.
  • Wearing, using, distributing, displaying or selling any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign or other thing that is evidence of membership or affiliation in any gang is prohibited.

Date Approved: May 29, 2029

Date Amended: March 2, 2026

Batavia Public School District 101