“RIDER GEAR”

Postlethwait 2011 - 2012

The PhilosophyThe Philosophy ……All students are expected to All students are expected to dress in an appropriate and dress in an appropriate and tasteful manner. The goal at tasteful manner. The goal at PMS is to create an PMS is to create an environment conducive to environment conducive to learning and appropriate for learning and appropriate for an educational setting.an educational setting.

What is our policy?What is our policy?

Shirts/ BlousesShirts/ Blouses

• Shirts/Blouses should be constructed so that the Shirts/Blouses should be constructed so that the toptop of the shoulder is of the shoulder is coveredcovered. Sleeveless apparel . Sleeveless apparel with a finished edge with a finished edge maymay be worn be worn ifif the garment the garment comes to the shoulder comes to the shoulder edgeedge and has a standard size and has a standard size armhole.armhole.

• Tank tops, spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, Tank tops, spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, mesh tops, sheer tops, strapless tops, muscle shirts, mesh tops, sheer tops, strapless tops, muscle shirts, and backless tops are unacceptable and may NOT and backless tops are unacceptable and may NOT be worn.be worn.

Shirts/BlousesShirts/Blouses Shirts/Blouses must not show inappropriate

necklines that expose cleavage, low back lines, midriffs, or undergarments. NO BARE SKIN is to be exposed at the waist, chest or abdomen area.

Necklines cannot be lower than the straight line from the top of the underarm across in a straight line to the opposite underarm.

All shirts / tops must be tucked in or overlap bottom garment (arms stretched out to the side must not expose midriff/undergarments)

Muscle shirts, tank tops, and spaghetti straps are unacceptable.

Shirts/tops that are revealing, low cut, show midriff, or are backless are unacceptable (even if worn under an open shirt, sweater, jacket)

Dresses/Skirts/Skorts/Dresses/Skirts/Skorts/ShortsShorts

Above rules with regard to sleeves and necklines also apply in this category.

Length of dresses, skirts, skorts, shorts (including any slit) should be no shorter than two inches above the top of the kneecap when the student is standing.

Inappropriate Inappropriate Attire …Attire … Hemlines more than two Hemlines more than two

inches above top of kneecapinches above top of kneecap

Exposed Exposed MidriffMidriff

Shorts and skirts must be NO shorter than 2 inches above the top of the kneecap

These are NOT acceptable.

Pants/Jeans/Shorts/Skirts/ Pants/Jeans/Shorts/Skirts/ Skorts/SweatpantsSkorts/Sweatpants Each of these articles of clothing shall be worn at

the natural waist level. No clothing that is to be worn as an

UNDERGARMENT shall be visible while wearing pants, jeans, shorts, skirts, skorts, or sweatpants; standing or sitting.

Sweatpants may not be rolled down below the natural waist

Undergarments should NOT be visible. Pants must be pulled up and worn on the natural hip.

Acceptable; As long as undergarments are not exposed when sitting or with arms raised

Unacceptable

Torn Pants / Holes

Any pants/shorts/skirts with holes, tears, shreds above the knee ARE NOT PERMITTED. The picture on the right is unacceptable attire.

On the left is acceptable.

Other UnacceptableUnacceptable Apparel: Costumes, loungewear, pajamas or slippers. Stretch lycra, spandex or nylon tights,

leotards, biker pants or underwear worn as outer garments.

Head wear (except for religious reasons) to include, but not limited to, hats, hoods, wave-caps, sweatbands, bandannas, do-rags, skull caps, surgical caps, ear muffs, scarves, baseball caps, picks, rakes, and combs.

Sunglasses (prescription required)

Pajamas and slippers are not permitted to be worn in school.

Tights worn alone are unacceptable. Any garment worn over tights MUST be of appropriate length

Jogging, biker and Spandex shorts are also unacceptable; this includes PE class.

Inappropriate Inappropriate Headgear Headgear

Surgical Surgical capscaps

Baseball Baseball capscaps

Do-ragsDo-rags

ScarvesScarves

Skull capsSkull caps

BandannBandannasas

Ear MuffsEar Muffs

HoodsHoods

HoodiesHoodiesHoodies are fine, however, students may NOT wear the hoods during school hours.

SunglassesSunglasses Sunglasses may not be

worn on the face, head or back of head.

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Any article of clothing which displays obscene words, pictures or designs, any article which conveys a sexually suggestive, vulgar, demeaning or inflammatory remark, an alcohol related message, a tobacco and /or drug related message, or is symbolic of gangs or disruptive groups.

Dog collars, chains, wallet chains, safety pins, spike jewelry, or fishhooks worn as jewelry, accessories or ornamentation.

Unacceptable AttireUnacceptable Attire

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Shoes MUST be worn at all times. Athletic shoes MUST be worn for physical education classes, and closed toed shoes are also required on lab days in science, technology, and family and consumer science classes.

ITEMS NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED IN THE ABOVE POLICY CAN BE PROHIBITED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ADMINISTRATION.

Consequences:

Students who violate provisions of the dress code will not be allowed to attend class and will be given the opportunity to have a parent/guardian bring appropriate clothing to school.

Continued violations of the dress code will subject the student to disciplinary action.