Dress Code (Elementary)

There is a close relationship between standards of grooming and pride. This dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruptions, avoid safety hazards, and teach respect for self, others, and authority. Students should be dressed and groomed in a manner that is clean and neat, and that will not be a health or safety hazard to themselves or others. Behavior, attitude, and community standards take precedence over individual clothing and hairstyles. Students and parents may determine a student’s personal dress and grooming standards, provided that they comply with the following:

Pants, Shorts, Skirts and Dresses

1. The length of shorts, skirts and dresses must meet the top of the palm of the hand. When a student is standing in a relaxed stance with his/her hands at their side, no part of the shorts, skirt or dress should be shorter than where the top of the palm of their hand.
2. Slits in dresses, skirts, and shorts may not be higher/shorter than the top of the palm.
3. Rips in jeans, shorts, skirts or dress must be below the top of the palm. If there is a hole in the garment above the top of the palm, skin can not be exposed.
4. Any clothing that exposes undergarments or where undergarments should be is prohibited.
5. Leggings, jeggings, yoga pants, tights etc. are prohibited, except when the over garment is at least fingertip length or worn under shorts, skirts or dresses.

Shirts

1. Muscle shirts, tank tops, halter tops, strapless, spaghetti straps, backless and bare midriff garments are prohibited.
2. Sleeveless tops must have a strap that is at least 3 of the students finger widths wide.
3. Shirts may be worn untucked, but must be appropriately sized in shoulders, sleeves and length.
4. All clothing that exposes undergarments, or parts of the body where undergarments should be, are prohibited.
5. Midriffs may not be exposed when hands are extended straight out in front of the student.

Other

1. Clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities including physical education (students must wear appropriate shoes to run in everyday), science labs, etc.
2. All students must wear shoes. Cleated shoes are prohibited in the building.
3. No house shoes, pajamas, or blankets will be allowed at school except on designated days.
4. No hats, caps or any other form of head covering will be allowed to be worn in the building.
5. Clothing that advertises alcohol, tobacco, drugs, illegal activities or prohibited substances such as beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes is prohibited. In addition clothing that advertises activities that are suggestive, lewd, vulgar, or obscene language, cults, satanic/demonic symbols, sex, racism or violent images or otherwise inappropriate is prohibited.
6. Spikes and chains of any type (including wallet chains, safety pins, fish hooks, and straight pins) are prohibited.
7. Any gang related attire is prohibited.
8. Appropriate undergarments shall be worn. Any clothing that exposes undergarments is prohibited.
9. Piercings are permitted only in the ear.
10. Dark glasses or sunglasses may not be allowed in the school building without a doctor’s prescription.
11. Trench coats and dusters are prohibited.
12. Hair must be worn in such a way that it does not obstruct the view of the students' own eyes.
13. Hair must be a natural color and must be kept clean and neat.
14. No make-up allowed.
15. Belt Bags, Crossbody, and/or Fanny Packs including purses and other bags need to stay in the student’s cubbies or student’s backpacks. Students are expected to wear appropriate school dress whenever they are representing Godley ISD. (i.e. field trips and other school-sponsored activities done as a group with the school)

Spirit Days

The dress and grooming code may be modified with administrative approval to accommodate extracurricular activities and special events.

Non-Compliance of Dress Code

If the principal or assistant principal determines that a student’s clothing violates the school’s dress code, the student will be given an opportunity to correct the problem at school. If not corrected, the student may be assigned to TAP for the remainder of the day, until the problem is corrected, or until a parent or designee brings an acceptable change of clothing to school. Repeated offenses may result in more serious disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Handbook and/or Student Code of Conduct.

The principal or assistant principal shall render judgment concerning appropriate attire when such judgment is needed. The principal or assistant principal shall have the right to appraise any current fashion or fad and determine its appropriateness for school wear.

The principal or assistant principal, in cooperation with the sponsor, coach or other person in charge of an approved extracurricular activity, may regulate the dress and grooming of students who participate in the activity. Students who violate these standards may be removed or excluded from the activity. A sponsor, coach, or other person in charge, with the principal’s approval, may establish dress standards for students that participate in those activities (ie. – Field Trips, UIL Academics, Awards Days, etc.)

1st Monday of the Month: First Responders Shirts or Support our Troops

All other Mondays of the Month: College Shirts or Military Shirts/Camo

Fridays: Godley Spirit Wear