Dress Code

  • The purpose of dress regulations is to help student set a standard for their personal appearance that is appropriate within the accepted guidelines of the Delano Joint Union High School District.  Every high school student is expected to demonstrate pride in their personal appearance, because it reflects throughout Valley High School on each student, individually as well as collectively.  Part of career planning is learning to dress appropriately for the job and for various occasions.

    Valley High School strives to create an environment where dress and grooming standards minimize distractions from learning and promote a sense of school pride and professionalism.  We also hope to deemphasize clothing as a means of promoting negative influences within the student body.  Having a standardized dress code will help support a safe school environment and will contribute to creating a productive and positive learning environment.  

    ACCEPTABLE WEAR FOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL:

    MALE STUDENT DRESS APPAREL  

    • Pant/Shorts – Pants or shorts of the appropriate size for the student.  No sweats, spandex, sleep wear, or torn clothing will be permitted.  Pants and shorts must fit at the waist, hips, and thighs.
    • Shirts – Hunter Green, Gold, or White polo type or dress shirt, either short or long sleeve.  All shirts must be tucked in.
    • Foot Wear - No combat boots, steel-toed work boots, backless sandals, flip-flops, slippers, or heels exceeding two inches will be permitted
    • All attire except for foot wear must be logo free with the exception of school sponsored logos.  

    FEMALE STUDENT DRESS APPAREL  

    • Pant/Shorts - Pants, shorts, or skirt of the appropriate size for the student. Skirts and shorts must at least be to the mid-thigh in length. No sweats, jean fabric pants, shorts, spandex, or sleep wear will be permitted.  Pants and shorts must fit at the waist, hips, and thighs.
    • Shirts – Hunter Green, Gold, or White polo type or dress shirt, either long or short sleeve. All shirts or blouses must be tucked in that exceed the pocket line.
    • Foot Wear - No combat boots, steel-toed work boots, backless sandals, flip-flops, slippers, or heels exceeding two inches will be permitted.
    • All attire except for foot wear must be logo free with the exception of school sponsored logos. 

    MALE AND FEMALE DRESS GUIDELINES

    • The student may wear belts. However, the belt must fit into all loops of the pants or shorts and must be buckled at all times.  Belts may not display any lettering or logos of any kind.  Chain or studded belts are not allowed. 
    • Undershirts - Only a solid white, solid green, or solid black t-shirt may be worn as an undershirt. Any other colored undershirts are not permissible. Undershirts with writing or pictures on them are not allowed.
    • Hair must be clean and neatly groomed.  Hair styles or color must not cause a distraction to the educational program or create disorder to the school environment. Hair also must not prevent a student from achieving his/her own educational objectives because of blocked vision or restricted movement.  Mohawks or excessively elevated hair are not allowed.
    • Shoes are to be worn at all times.  All shoes/sandals need to have a heel strap for safety purposes.
    • Sweatshirts or jackets of a neutral color may by worn during cool weather months.  Sweatshirts or jackets that depict logos may not be worn.  The Administration reserves the right to ban any apparel that can be depicted as gang related if those items become a problem.
    • Any jewelry and personal items, backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags, water bottles, etc., which contain writing, pictures, or any other insignia which are crude, profane or sexually suggestive, bear drug, alcohol or tobacco company advertising, promotions and likeness, or which advocate racial, ethnic or religious prejudice will not be permitted on campus.
    • No hair nets or unapproved head coverings are allowed.
    • Attire which advocates, advertises, denotes, poses a danger to any student, or is recognized as affiliated with a gang.  This may include any of the following apparel such as jackets, jerseys, T-shirts, pants, etc. is not allowed
    • No Sunglasses are to be worn indoors.
    • No Attire that can be used as a weapon, such as steel toed shoes or boots, rings, or items that have spikes or studs, and no wallet chains.
    • No jewelry which is visible that pierces any body parts other than the ears
    • The administration reserves the right to ban any apparel that can be depicted as gang related.

     

    REFUSAL TO COMPLY WITH SCHOOL UNIFORM DRESS CODE POLICY

    1st Offense

    Warning pass given to student to carry for the remainder of the day
    Parent contact regarding uniform policy.  Parent asked to bring dress code appropriate clothing for student

    2nd Offense

    Student assigned 1 day detention.
    Mandatory Parent Conference.  Parent asked to bring dress code appropriate clothing for student.

    3rd Offense

    Student assigned 3 days detention.
    Mandatory Parent Conference.  Parent asked to bring dress code appropriate clothing for student.

    4th Offense

    Student assigned In-house retention or suspension for the day.
    Additional days of In-house retention or suspension may be issued for repeat violations.
    Mandatory Parent Conference.  Parent asked to bring dress code appropriate clothing for student.

    Continued Offenses 

    * Other consequences for dress code violations may include:  Break, Lunch or After School Detention, In-House Detention, Parent Contact, and Loss of Privileges (examples:  motivational incentives and/or awards, end of cycle field trips or awards, assemblies, participation in ASB, athletics, etc).

     

    FREE DRESS DAY DRESS CODE

    ACCEPTABLE WEAR FOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL:

    • Shoes are to be worn at all times.  All shoes/sandals need to have a heel strap for safety purposes.  No combat boots, steel-toed work boots, backless sandals, flip-flops, slippers, or heels exceeding two inches will be permitted.
    • Clothes which are sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times.
    • Hair must be clean and neatly groomed. 
    • Sweatshirts or T-shirts of a neutral color that depicts college logos may be worn if not affiliated with any gangs.  The Administration reserves the right to ban any apparel that can be depicted as gang related if those items become a problem.
    • Clothes must fit properly.

    STUDENT DRESS OR GROOMING PRACTICES WHICH ARE UNACCEPTABLE: 

    • Present a hazard to the health or safety of the student or others in the school.
    • Materially interfere with school work, create disorder, or disrupt the educational program.
    • Cause excessive wear or damage to school property.
    • Prevent a student from achieving his/her own educational objectives.

    UNACCEPTABLE  DRESS ITEMS FOR VALLEY  HIGH SCHOOL INCLUDE: 

    • Hair styles or color must not cause a distraction to the educational program or create disorder to the school environment. Hair also must not prevent a student from achieving his/her own educational objectives because of blocked vision or restricted movement. Mohawks or excessively elevated hair are not allowed. 
    • Any clothing, jewelry and personal items, backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags, water bottles, etc., which contain writing, pictures, or any other insignia which are crude, profane or sexually suggestive, bear drug, alcohol or tobacco company advertising, promotions and likeness, or which advocate racial, ethnic or religious prejudice.
    • No hair nets or unapproved head coverings are allowed.
    • See-through or fish-net fabrics, halter tops, off-the-shoulder or low-cut tops, bare midriffs or short shorts, spandex, spaghetti straps, shirts with inappropriate names, and muscle shirts due to the distractions they cause.  Shorts, skorts, and culottes must cover the underwear when sitting, standing, or bending.  In addition, the length can be no shorter than mid-thigh.
    • Attire which advocates, advertises, denotes, poses a danger to any student, or is recognized as affiliated with a gang.  This may include any of the following apparel such as jackets, jerseys, T-shirts, etc.
    • Clothing that is not worn as it was traditionally intended (shirts should fit appropriately or be tucked in to the pants or skirts).  Shirts worn on the outside may not exceed below the normal pocket line.  All clothing should be appropriately sized to the body to avoid concealed beepers, weapons, phones, etc.  The top of pants must be worn around the waist, and belts need to be secured in the belt loops.  Pants and shorts must fit at the waist, hips, crotch, and thighs – No Sagging.
    • No sleepwear or pajamas.
    • Sunglasses are not to be worn indoors.
    • Attire that can be used as a weapon, such as steel toed shoes or boots, rings, or items that have spikes or studs, and wallet chains.
    • Any jewelry which is visible that pierces any body parts other than the ears.

    IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING ALSO APPLIES TO THE SCHOOL DRESS CODE:

    • Coaches and teachers, with administrative approval, may impose more stringent dress requirements to accommodate the special needs for certain sports and/or classes.
    • The administration reserves the right to ban any apparel that can be depicted at gang related if those items become a problem.

    Exceptions to the dress code may be made for special days or special events with administrative approval being secured in writing.  The dress code shall be in effect at all school-related activities with the exception of hats at outdoor games.