Art In Motion Student Dress

Student dress is a visual representation of our school’s culture. As a creative arts school seeking to support student individuality, identity and growth, we choose to not require students to follow a uniform dress code. Instead, all students are expected to be dressed and groomed in a manner that will not be disruptive to the educational process and is respectful of the purpose of school and those around them. If any of your child’s clothing items or accessories becomes a distraction or violates any of the above, they will not be able to wear the items. This will be under director discretion and the director will have final approval.

Minimum Requirements:

● Clothing must cover areas from one armpit across to the other armpit, down to

approximately 3 to 4 inches in length on the upper thighs.

● Tops must have shoulder straps of at least 3 inches.

● Rips or tears in clothing should be no more than 3 to 4 inches in length.

● Shoes must be worn at all times and should be safe for the school environment (pajamas,

bedroom shoes or slippers shall not be worn, except for school activities approved by the

principal).

● See-through or mesh garments must not be worn without appropriate coverage

underneath that meet the minimum requirements of the dress code.

● Headgear including hats, hoodies, and caps are not allowed unless permitted for

religious, medical, or other reasons by school administration.

● Midriffs must not be exposed.

Additional Requirements:

● Clothing may not depict, imply, advertise, or advocate illegal, violent, or lewd conduct,

weapons, or the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other controlled substances.

● Clothing may not depict or imply pornography, nudity, or sexual acts.

● Clothing may not display or imply vulgar, discriminatory, or obscene language or images.

● Clothing may not state, imply, or depict hate speech/imagery targeting groups based on

race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or any other

protected classification.

● Sunglasses may not be worn inside the building.

● Clothing and accessories that endanger student or staff safety may not be worn.

● Apparel, jewelry, accessories, tattoos, or manner of grooming that, by virtue of its color,

arrangement, trademark or any other attribute, denotes membership in a gang that

advocates illegal or disruptive behavior is prohibited.

The administration at each school reserves the right to determine what constitutes appropriate

dress. Students who do not adhere to these guidelines will not be allowed to attend class. Families will be called if appropriate clothing is not available or the student refuses dress-code appropriate clothing. In the event of inappropriate attire, students may be asked to wear school-issued clothing or to have a parent bring a change of clothes.

Dress in Creative Arts Classes

Please note that In specific creative arts courses, teachers reserve the right to require certain

modes of dress for specific course expectations and activities.