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RCS Dress Code

Elementary
Intermediate
High School
Dress Code Amendments

Elementary (K-6)
Basic Standard of Appearance -
Guidelines for All Students
Apparel advertising tobacco, alcohol, illegal substances, and/or offensive slogans is not acceptable attire at school sponsored activities. Clothes making statements with sexual innuendoes are not allowed.
The wearing of clothing, jewelry or a style of grooming that is identified with membership in a gang will not be tolerated in school or at any school sponsored activity. Apparel that interferes with or endangers self or others while participating in school or school sponsored activities is not allowed.
Dress will not be worn that causes or is likely to cause disruption of the educational process.
The final decision as to the safety or unsuitability of the clothing, hair or jewelry will be left up to the principal or designee and/or the student body.
Hair Hair must be clean, neat and styled traditionally. Only natural colors are allowed. No unusual or radical hairstyles.
Jewelry Modest jewelry is allowed. An object that has a purpose other than jewelry cannot be worn as jewelry (i.e. animal chains or collars). No more than two necklaces may be warn at one time. Earrings will be limited to two per ear and must not be larger than a quarter.
Tattoos and Body Piercing Tattoos must be covered at all times. Jewelry may not be worn in a piercing besides the ear. No body art (drawing on skin made by the student with a writing utensil).
Makeup and Nail Polish Makeup must look natural. Black nail polish and lipstick is not acceptable.
Undergarments No undergarments may show at any time. Nor should they be worn as outer garments. Undershirts are only acceptable if they are white.
Pants No denim. No holes or tears. Pants must fit the waistline and not sag in the crotch. The cuff of the pants may not touch the ground, but must touch the top of shoe. Pants may not be so large that the shoelaces cannot be seen. Pants may not be excessively tight (may not show any descriptive lines of the body). Sweatpants, warm-ups, and cargo pants are not allowed. No logos on any pants.
Shorts, Skorts No denim. No holes or tears. Shorts must fit the waistline and not sag in the crotch. The cuff of the shorts must be at maximum three inches from the top of your kneecap when sitting, and may go to the kneecap when standing. Spandex or tightly fitting shorts are not allowed. No logos on any shorts.
Pants, Shorts Style All pants may only have a maximum of five pockets: two back pockets, two front pockets, and one coin pocket.
Skirts and Jumpers No denim. No holes or tears. Skirts and jumpers may not be excessively tight (may not show any descriptive lines of the body). Skirts and jumpers must come to the top of the kneecap at minimum and may not touch the ground. Jumpers must have a shirt underneath. No logos on any skirts or jumpers.
Color of pants, shorts, skirts, skorts and jumpers. The only colors allowed are tan and navy blue.
Dresses None
Shirts No logos. No visible collarbone. No shirts that are excessively tight or baggy. The principal or designee will make this call. No holes or tears.
Must be a Polo shirt with a collar and buttons. Must be tucked in.
Sweaters, Turtlenecks, Vests, and Sweatshirts A dress code shirt must be worn underneath sweaters, vests, and sweatshirts. All sweaters, turtlenecks and sweatshirts must have sleeves.
Colors for shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters and vests. The only colors allowed are red, white, and navy blue.
Hats and Sunglasses May only be worn or seen before or after school hours. No hats or sunglasses in class. Hats include visors and bandannas.
Shoes Required at all times. No slippers. No beach shoes
Cross-dressing Clothing and jewelry must be gender appropriate. The principal or designee will monitor this.
Physical Education Tennis shoes required. Girls please wear pants, shorts or skorts.
Students not adhering to dress code will not be allowed to attend class.
Anyone with a medical or religious reasons for not following the above will need to talk with the dean.

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Intermediate (7-8)
Basic Standard of Appearance -
Guidelines for All Students
Apparel advertising tobacco, alcohol, illegal substances, and/or offensive slogans is not acceptable attire at school sponsored activities. Clothes making statements with sexual innuendoes are not allowed.
The wearing of clothing, jewelry or a style of grooming that is identified with membership in a gang will not be tolerated in school or at any school sponsored activity. Apparel that interferes with or endangers self or others while participating in school or school sponsored activities is not allowed.
Dress will not be worn that causes or is likely to cause disruption of the educational process.
The final decision as to the safety or unsuitability of the clothing, hair or jewelry will be left up to the principal or designee and/or the student body.
Hair Hair must be clean, neat and styled traditionally. Only natural colors are allowed. No unusual or radical hairstyles.
Jewelry Modest jewelry is allowed. An object that has a purpose other than jewelry cannot be worn as jewelry (i.e. animal chains or collars). No more than two necklaces may be warn at one time. Earrings will be limited to two per ear and must not be larger than a quarter.
Tattos and Body Piercing Tattoos must be covered at all times. Jewelry may not be worn in a piercing besides the ear. No body art (drawing on skin made by the student with a writing utensil).
Makeup and Nail Polish Makeup must look natural. Black nail polish and lipstick is not acceptable.
Undergarments No undergarments may show at any time. Nor should they be worn as outer garments. Undershirts are only acceptable if they are white.
Pants No denim. No holes or tears. Pants must fit the waistline and not sag in the crotch. The cuff of the pants may not touch the ground, but must touch the top of shoe. Pants may not be so large that the shoelaces cannot be seen. Pants may not be excessively tight (may not show any descriptive lines of the body). Sweatpants, warm-ups, and cargo pants are not allowed. No logos on any pants.
Shorts, Skorts No denim. No holes or tears. Shorts must fit the waistline and not sag in the crotch. The cuff of the shorts must be at maximum three inches from the top of your kneecap when sitting, and may go to the kneecap when standing. Spandex or tightly fitting shorts are not allowed. No logos on any shorts.
Pants, Shorts Style All pants may only have a maximum of five pockets (two back pockets, two front pockets, and one coin pocket).
Skirts and Jumpers No denim. No holes or tears. Skirts and jumpers may not be excessively tight (may not show any descriptive lines of the body). Skirts and jumpers must come to the top of the kneecap at minimum and may not touch the ground. Jumpers must have a shirt underneath. No logos on any skirts or jumpers.
Color of pants, shorts, skirts, skorts and jumpers. The only colors allowed are black, tan, and navy blue.
Dresses None
Shirts No logos. No visible collarbone. No shirts that are excessively tight or baggy. The principal or designee will make this call. No holes or tears.
Must be a Polo shirt with a collar and buttons. Must be tucked in.
Sweaters, Turtlenecks, Vests, and Sweatshirts A dress code shirt must be worn underneath sweaters, vests, and sweatshirts. All sweaters, turtlenecks and sweatshirts must have sleeves.
Colors for shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters and vests. Must be solid, plain colors. No bright or neon colors.
Hats and Sunglasses May only be worn or seen before or after school hours. No hats or sunglasses in class. Hats include visors and bandanas.
Shoes Required at all times. No slippers. No beach shoes
Cross-dressing Clothing and jewelry must be gender appropriate. The principal or designee will monitor this.
Physical Education Separate attire will be required for PE
Students not adhering to dress code will not be allowed to attend class.
Anyone with a medical or religious reasons for not following the above will need to talk with the dean.

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High School (9-12)
Dress Code Amendments
Basic Standard of Appearance -
Guidelines for All Students
Apparel advertising tobacco, alcohol, illegal substances, and/or offensive slogans is not acceptable attire at school sponsored activities. Clothes making statements with sexual innuendoes are not allowed.
The wearing of clothing, jewelry or a style of grooming that is identified with membership in a gang will not be tolerated in school or at any school sponsored activity. Apparel that interferes with or endangers self or others while participating in school or school sponsored activities is not allowed.
Dress will not be worn that causes or is likely to cause disruption of the educational process.
The final decision as to the safety or unsuitability of the clothing, hair or jewelry will be left up to the principal or designee and/or the student body.
Hair Hair must be clean, neat and styled traditionally. Only natural colors are allowed. No unusual or radical hairstyles.
Jewelry Modest jewelry is allowed. An object that has a purpose other than jewelry cannot be worn as jewelry (i.e. animal chains or collars). No more than two necklaces may be warn at one time. Earrings will be limited to two per ear and must not be larger than a quarter.
Tattoos and Body Piercing Tattoos must be covered at all times. Jewelry may not be worn in a piercing besides the ear. No body art (drawing on skin made by the student with a writing utensil).
Makeup and Nail Polish Makeup must look natural. Black nail polish and lipstick is not acceptable.
Undergarments No undergarments may show at any time. Nor should they be worn as outer garments. Undershirts are only acceptable if they are white.
Pants No denim. No holes or tears. Pants must fit the waistline and not sag in the crotch. The cuff of the pants may not touch the ground, but must touch the top of shoe. Pants may not be so large that the shoelaces cannot be seen. Pants may not be excessively tight (may not show any descriptive lines of the body). Sweatpants, warm-ups, and cargo pants are not allowed. No logos on any pants.
Shorts, Skorts No denim. No holes or tears. Shorts must fit the waistline and not sag in the crotch. The cuff of the shorts must be at maximum three inches from the top of your kneecap when sitting, and may go to the kneecap when standing. Spandex or tightly fitting shorts are not allowed. No logos on any shorts.
Pants, Shorts Style All pants may only have a maximum of five pockets.
Skirts and Jumpers No denim. No holes or tears. Skirts and jumpers may not be excessively tight (may not show any descriptive lines of the body). Skirts and jumpers must come to the top of the kneecap at minimum and may not touch the ground. Jumpers must have a shirt underneath. No logos on any skirts or jumpers.
Color of pants, shorts, skirts, skorts and jumpers. One plain color only.
Dresses Must meet above criteria for length and fit. Color as defined for shirts.
Shirts No logos. No visible collarbone. No shirts that are excessively tight or baggy. The principal or designee will make this call. No holes or tears.
Must have sleeves. No tank tops. No midriff shirts. All shirts must be able to be tucked in, but shirts are not required to be tucked in. Designs and patterns are fine, but no pictures. Nice tailored dress shirts must be tucked in.
Sweaters, Turtlenecks, Vests, and Sweatshirts A dress code shirt must be worn underneath sweaters, vests, and sweatshirts. The only exception is any sweater that has a collar and does not show the collarbone. Must be plain colors. No bright or neon colors. No logos. No pictures. All sweaters, turtlenecks and sweatshirts must have sleeves.
Colors for shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters and vests. Plain colors only. No bright or neon colors. Designs and patterns are fine, but no pictures.
Hats and Sunglasses May only be worn or seen before or after school hours. No hats or sunglasses in class. Hats include visors and bandanas.
Shoes Required at all times. No slippers. No beach shoes
Cross-dressing Clothing and jewelry must be gender appropriate. The principal or designee will monitor this.
Physical Education Separate attire will be required for PE
Students not adhering to dress code will not be allowed to attend class.
Anyone with a medical or religious reasons for not following the above will need to talk with the dean.

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Dress Code Amendments
May 2006

At the May 17 board meeting, the Board of Directors decided to amend the High School (9-12) dress code. Beginning in the 2006-2007 school year the following changes will be in effect:

  • Cargo pants will not be allowed. All pants should have a maximum of 5 pockets. Pants that have 6 pockets or more will be deemed as cargo pants and will be out of dress code. Logos are not allowed.
  • Capri pants are allowed for young ladies. Capri pants are considered pants to be longer than knee length and not touch the ankle. Capri pants can be one solid color or have pin striping. Patterns or designs are not allowed. Capri pants must be loose fitting and not conform to the contours of the body. Logos are not allowed.
  • Printed skirts are allowed for young ladies. Skirts must come to the top of the kneecap at minimum and may not touch the ground. Skirts must not be excessively tight. Patterns and designs are depicted as stripes, swirls, paisleys, etc. Pictures are not allowed.
  • Pin striping will be allowed on pants for young ladies and young men. Pants must fit at the waistline and not sag in the crotch. Pants must not be excessively tight or baggy. Pin striped pants must look dressy. Logos are not allowed.

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