The Caddo Parish School Board, in an effort to provide an educational atmosphere conducive to learning, adopted a dress code that assures the basic rights of the individuals, is applicable from early childhood education through the completion of high school, and meets the requirements and guidelines provided by Title IX.

The basic responsibility for the appearance of the students of Caddo Parish schools rests with the parents and students. Parents have the obligation, and within certain prescribed bounds, the right to determine their student’s dress. Students are to dress in apparel that is modest, tasteful, and that does not interfere with or distract from the education process or the rights of others. Students and their clothing must be neat, clean, well groomed, and must meet the following guidelines:

Principals have the discretion to adjust the dress code to fit unique situations.

Students who do not follow the dress code policy will be disciplined in accordance with the Caddo Parish School Board discipline policy for middle and high school students.

Shirts and Dresses

Bare midriffs, see-through garments, bare backs, halter tops, tank tops, tube tops, cut off tops, or tops with holes or tears that show skin through clothing cannot be worn.

Sleeveless shirts and dresses must extend from the neck to the edge of the shoulder.

Pants, Shorts, and Skirts

Pants, shorts, or skirts must be worn at the waist.

Skirts, shorts, and dress length must be no more than four inches from the top of the knee (front and back) when the student is standing.

Leggings, jeggings, cut-off shorts, pajama pants, and spandex-type shorts are not allowed.

There are to be no holes or tears that show skin through clothing.

Reminders

No bedroom slippers can be worn.

Headwear, bandanas, or hair rollers are prohibited.

Body piercing jewelry cannot be worn except in the ears.

Sunglasses are prohibited in the building unless they are prescribed.

Prohibited on jewelry and clothing:

• obscene language or pictures

• satanic, cult, or gang-related symbolism

• drug, tobacco, or alcohol-related symbols in any form

• political endorsements