Dress Code
Summit Ridge Middle School recognizes that the responsibility for the dress and appearance of students generally rests with individual students and their parents/guardians and that students may wish to express themselves through their dress and appearance. We value and support our diverse student perspectives. Student attire shall not, however, be disruptive to the educational environment or compromise the maintenance of a safe and orderly school. To ensure effective and equitable enforcement of this dress code, school staff shall enforce the dress code consistently and equitably, using the requirements outlined in this policy. Summit Ridge Middle School dress code must be adhered to in school buildings, on school grounds, in school vehicles, on school property, and at school-sponsored activities.
Appropriate Dress
School appropriate dress is defined as the following for all students:
- Students should dress in a manner that supports a body-positive self-image.
- All students are encouraged to dress in a manner that is comfortable and conducive to an active school day and allows them to express their diverse perspectives.
- Shoes must be worn at all times.
- Tops must have straps or sleeves and cover from armpit to armpit.
- Clothing must completely cover the buttocks, breasts, nipples, and genitals at all times.
- No more than 2 inches of exposed midriff.
- Clothing must cover all undergarments:
- This includes underwear, shorts worn under outer pants, and bras (excluding straps).
- This includes see-through, mesh, or sheer garments — a dress code appropriate top/bottom must be worn underneath.
Inappropriate Items
The following list identifies, but is not limited to, items deemed inappropriate for the learning environment:
- Clothing (or writing on clothing or skin) that depicts drugs, alcohol, death, weapons, violence, sexual content, discrimination, unprofessional or offensive language or symbols, and/or incites imminent lawless action.
- Clothing that presents a health or safety concern
- No chains, spikes, pointed studs, safety pins, or any other sharp object
- Hats, hoods, sunglasses, or other attire/accessories or makeup that conceal the head or face, with the exception of medical masks, head coverings associated with religious beliefs/practices, and/or head coverings for the purpose of protecting the growth of healthy hair in which case a scarf or wrap to protect the hair is allowed, but ears must be exposed.
Compliance with Dress Code
The school administration will make the final determination regarding the compliance of all attire. In accordance with Jeffco Policy JICA, violation of the student dress code shall include notifying the student of the violation and a requirement that the dress or appearance be corrected before the student re-enters the classroom, school environment, and/or school-sanctioned activity or event. Students will have the following options to comply with the dress code for the remainder of the day:
- Wear their own alternative clothing, if available at school
- Wear school-provided gym uniform
- Call a parent or guardian to bring alternative clothing at the discretion of the school administration.
Repeated violations may result in disciplinary action. A parent conference may be held.
Dress Code Guidance in Jeffco
Responsibility for student dress and appearance generally rests with individual students and their families. Students may wish to express themselves by the manner of their dress and appearance; however, students shall not wear clothing or affect an appearance at school or school-sanctioned activities or events that is disruptive to the educational environment. Jeffco Public Schools standards on student attire are intended to help students focus on schoolwork, reduce discipline problems, and improve school order and safety.
Disciplinary action for violating the student dress code shall include notifying the student of the violation and requiring that the dress or appearance be corrected before the student reenters the classroom, school environment, or school-sanctioned activity or event. At the discretion of the building-level administrator, a family conference may be held. More serious consequences may result from repeated or serious violations.