Dress Code

Philosophy and Rationale

The St. Bernard Parish School Board has a responsibility to the community to provide the maximum opportunity for learning and to ensure a conducive environment in which students' potential can be achieved. This can be done effectively only when the school's atmosphere for learning encourages positive values and attitudes. A student's manner of dress reflects an attitude toward self, family, school, and community. The St. Bernard Parish School Board recognizes that student dress can positively or negatively affect the atmosphere of learning and behavior in the school. Thus, rules governing the dress and grooming of students are inseparable from those regulating academics and discipline.

The St. Bernard Parish School Board requires that students appear at school fully clothed in the officially adopted school uniform and to be groomed in an appropriate manner consistent with the standards of the community. The Board expects students in this school system to take pride in their individual grooming when attending school or school events. Any article of clothing, accessories, hairstyles, or makeup determined by the principal to be directly or indirectly disruptive to the learning process or environment, destructive to school property or hazardous to the health and safety of the child, his/her classmates, or the teachers and staff will not be allowed. Good grooming will be required from all students at all times.

General Dress Code

Any apparel should be worn as designed and fit securely. All students are expected to conform to the official dress code guidelines below at school and on the school bus during regular school hours (includes bus transportation to and from school):

● Shirt - Students must wear white or designated school color collared shirts. School color collared shirts must have been approved by the school and have a school-designated logo. Students may wear official school spirit shirts as designated by the school.

● Pants/Shorts/Skirts - Students must wear navy blue or khaki pants or skirts. Elementary students may wear shorts, skorts, and jumpers.

● Shoes- Shoes shall be slide-resistant. Closed toed tennis, casual, or dress shoes of any color are considered uniform appropriate.

● ID Cards - Middle and high school students must wear appropriately, as designed.