Last modified: October 28, 2022
Dress & Grooming Standards
In order to maintain student safety, protect the learning environment and provide an opportunity for Dixon students to dress for success, clothing. . .
- Must not distract from the learning environment.
- Undergarments must be worn and must not be visible
- No thin or “spaghetti strap” tops or halter tops may be worn
- Buttocks/torso must be covered
- Any clothing deemed provocative (e.g. overly tight, loose, short, see-through/sheer, low-cut, open-cut etc.) may not be worn.
- Hats, beanies, hoods and head coverings may be worn at teacher’s discretion in the classroom
- Must be safe.
- Footwear must be worn at all times
- Jewelry that may present a safety risk may not be worn.
- Sunglasses are not permitted unless prescribed by a doctor
- May not promote drugs, violence, sex, gangs or insensitivity to others. Clothing may NOT.
- Advertise tobacco, drugs or alcohol
- Contain vulgar or sexual words in any language or images
- Contain profane or obscene slogans
- Identify one as belonging to or being sympathetic to gangs
- Promote guns/weapons, violence or unlawful activity
- Contain statements or depictions derogatory to others
Consequences for Dress Code Violations
- First Offense
- Review of Rules
- Fix problem
- Second Offense
- Review of Rules
- Fix problem
- Parent Notification
- Third Offense
- Parent Notification
- Parents bring clothes from home to change into
- Fourth Offense
- Admin reviews the situation and decide on further action
**Dixon Middle School appreciates parent, guardian and student cooperation in efforts to make
the Dress Code norms and their enforcement fair, balanced and gender-neutral.
School administrators reserve the right to address and enforce dress code issues as they deem appropriate.