Dear Parents and Students:

The purpose of a school-wide DRESS CODE is to establish a school environment that supports a productive academic atmosphere which supports students' learning and reflects the educational values of the staff and the parents. Unfortunately, many students have been disregarding various aspects of the dress code. These standards are consistent with those established by the Solana Beach School District and can also be found in the Parent-Student Handbook. Please take the time to review this policy with your children againl.

The following items of clothing/accessories are considered inappropriate and/or disruptive to the educational process and are unacceptable for school attire:

• Strapless or tube tops worn without a blouse/sweater cover-up
• Bare midriffs
• Tops that are unbuttoned below the sternum
• Short shorts or skirts, unhemmed shorts, tight athletic shorts, rolled up short shorts
• Undergarments showing (i.e., baggy pants worn below the waist & low-rider jeans) or lack of undergarments
• Emblems, lettering, or pictures related to drugs, alcohol, sex, or profanity
• Chains or weapons on clothing
• Thong-type sandals, platform or slip-on shoes which could be unsafe
• Jewelry which dangles and could be unsafe
• NO Wheelie shoes
• NO makeup, including glitter
• Any items of clothing or manner of wearing clothing which contributes to the disruption of a productive learning environment and the safe operation of the school

Due to safety issues, the style of footwear is very important. Shoes should have hard soles and be strapped or tied. Athletic shoes are always a good choice and allow students to fully participate in outdoor/physical education activities. Students who choose to wear sandals may be asked to bring tennis shoes so they can participate safely in outdoor/PE activities without getting injured.

Hats, caps, or visors may be appropriate on the playground during recess. Students should be reminded that wearing these items is a privilege which may be lost if they become a distraction in the classroom or a problem on the playground. They are not to be worn inside the school.

Thank you for your support and cooperation with our school dress code policy. The positive message that school is a place to work and learn is reinforced when our students come to school dressed appropriately.

Sincerely,

Jerry Jones
Principal, Solana Highlands