DCMS Non-Uniform Day Policy

Parents/Guardians are expected to illustrate concern, provide guidance and have knowledge of what their child is wearing to school. Below are the guidelines for students to help them avoid attire that interferes with the learning environment.

Non-Uniform Day Guideline examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Clothing that is revealing or is suggestive may not be worn, such as off the shoulder tops. Appropriate lengths for shorts, skirts and dresses will be determined by building principals.
• Midriffs, spaghetti straps, strapless tops, backless shirts, T-shirts with large armholes and tak tops may not be worn.

• Suspenders will not be permitted
• Students must wear proper footwear with traction (NO SLIPPERS)
• Clothing, accessories or hairstyle cannot be worn in a manner that becomes disruptive or promotes inappropriate or illegal activities or behavior (i.e. gang-related, drug or alcohol related, violence, sex, profanity, etc.)
• All clothing must be hemmed. No slits, holes or fraying are allowed in the legs of pants, shorts or in skirts/jumpers. No second layer of clothing may be worn underneath to mask holes in outer garment.
• All jackets and coats must be stored in backpack or advisory class.
• Head gear may not be worn in the building. Hats, caps, hoods and hairnets will not be permitted. Sunglasses and dark glasses, unless prescription, are considered inappropriate attire.
• Gang related attire such as “colors” or bandanas and clothing with vulgar, profane, obscene or derogatory messages, or messages concerning illegal substances or alcohol will not be permitted.