The Shive Dress Code Policy will be enforced on all school days, including spirit week days and picture days.
Items with references to drugs, alcohol, weapons, tobacco, gangs, or violence are not allowed.
Clothing items/accessories that are deemed to be distracting to the learning environment will be asked to be removed/changed.
We will honor all verifiable religious exemptions.
Heavy Coats may be worn coming in/leaving/on the playground or daily mile. While in the classroom, these will be stored in student cubbies.
Students may wear lightweight jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts in the classroom.
Students may wear hoodies, but the hoods are to remain down when in the building.
Jeans/pants/shirts/skirts/leggings are allowed.
Leggings cannot be see-through and shirts must come to the mid-thigh area.
All bottom wear must come to the mid-thigh area (typically to fingertips when arms are at side). Any item deemed too short will be changed.
Tights are only allowed if they are worn under skirt/shorts.
There is to be no exposed skin above the mid-thigh area.
No pajama wear is allowed except on designated days for spirit weeks.
Biker shorts may be worn but shirts must come to the mid-thigh area.
Tank tops, crop tops, basketball jerseys, and shirts with spaghetti straps are not allowed unless covering a shirt that meets shoulder expectations.
Shirt sleeves must come to the shoulder on all shirts/tops.
Cold shoulder shirts are allowed.
Tennis shoes are recommended as students will be active at recess, daily mile, and PE.
Heels are not allowed. These may be worn for pictures and other special occasions, but it is recommended students have a change of shoes for physical activity.
Sandals/Crocs are allowed provided they have a heel strap.
Heelies (shoes with wheels on the heel) are not allowed.
Flip flops, and athletic slides are not allowed.
Hats cannot be worn in the building except on designated hat days.
Students may wear jewelry. Chokers are not allowed. Also, please be mindful of the length of any necklaces and earrings as they can present safety concerns on playground equipment.
Students may wear headbands, but no bandanas.
Students may not wear costumes/costume accessories except on designated days.
