Dress Code

At DMS, our ultimate goal is to prepare students for success in the workplace. Our dress code regulations are never intended to stifle a student’s self-expression, rather to foster an atmosphere of professionalism and decorum. 
While the following are guidelines, administrative discretion may be applied at any time.  The dress code includes, but is not limited to the following:
 

Tops & Bottoms

• Shorts and skirts should be a reasonable length.
• Pajama bottoms are not allowed at school.
• Undergarments should never be visible.
• Shirts should cover the midriff and waist.
• No halter tops, strapless tops, backless tops, see-through tops or lingerie-like tops.
• Holes in jeans should be below the pocket.

Headwear

• Headwear is prohibited and must be kept out of sight in the building.
• No sunglasses inside the building.
• Exceptions for religious or medical reasons may be granted by the principal.

Shoes

• Bedroom shoes (slippers) are not allowed. 

Other

• Students may not wear blankets or capes to school. 
• No words, symbols, or artwork that advocates or depicts violence, or that is inflammatory or suggestive of drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, sex, gang affiliation, hate groups or other illegal activity should be expressed or implied.  
• No student clothing shall be disruptive to the school environment.
• No accessories or jewelry that may be used as weapons are allowed to be worn at school. This includes, but is not limited to, wallet chains, spiked rings, spiked bracelets, two or three finger rings that are joined, and bulky chains worn around the neck or waist.  

If a student does not meet the dress code, they have the following choices:  

They may call home for a change of clothes OR be loaned clothes by the school. 
If a change of clothes is not available, the student will be placed in the ISS (In School Suspension) classroom for the remainder of the day.