Dress Code

Dress Code Guidelines

APPAREL AND APPEARANCE
Just as a student's good behavior reflects credit to the parents, a student's dress and appearance should be a part of the parent's
responsibility. All students should use good taste and judgment in their choice of attire at all times. In any instance where a
student is representing Monroe Academy, the student must meet school-regulation attire or other particular dress code assigned
by the sponsor or Headmaster. The Headmaster, or his or her designee, shall determine whether a student’s dress meets the
specification of the dress code.
NOTE: The purpose of our dress code is to instill within our students a sense of pride in themselves and our school community. We
believe that dress is a direct reflection on the individual as well as the school within the community. In addition, we feel that dress
and appearance should not interfere with the educational process. This policy should serve as a guide and it should be
remembered that the headmaster, or his or her designee, reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of dress in
individual cases with prior full approval from the Board of Directors. The Headmasters’ decision is final.
1. Shoes are to be worn at all times by all students. Flip flops without a hard sole are unacceptable as is any shower type shoe. All
shoes must have an enclosed heel or a heel strap for students in preschool.
2. Sunglasses are not allowed indoors unless they are prescription tinted lenses.
3. Students are not allowed to wear any clothing with improper language, signs, or sayings on them. No attire suggesting the use
or advertising of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs is acceptable. This includes any suggestive slang that could be interpreted in any
improper manner.
4. P.E. clothes and warm up suits are not allowed anywhere except in P.E. classes above the third grade.
5. Caps or hats are not to be worn on campus at anytime during the school day unless students are involved in school sponsored
activities where caps are activity appropriate. (e.g. baseball/softball practice.)
6. After the third grade, boys must have their shirts buttoned and shirt tails in at all times unless the shirt is specifically designed to
be worn out. Boys are not allowed to wear tank tops, sleeveless shirts, or undershirts without an outer garment. Pants should not
“sag” at any time.
7. Girls are not allowed to wear backless apparel, one shoulder apparel or strapless tops of any kind. This includes tops worn
under over shirts. Girls are forbidden to wear anything that leaves an open midriff or allows midriff to show when arms are raised
above the head. “Crop” tops will not be permitted. Shoulder straps must be two inches wide. No cleavage should be showing at
any time.
8. Girls are not allowed to wear any skirt or dress which is shorter than 3-4” above the top of the knee.
9. Undergarments must be worn at all times.
10. Girls above the third grade must have their shirt tails tucked in at all times unless the shirt or blouse is designed to be worn out.
11. Above the third grade, boys and girls are allowed to wear shorts providing they are no shorter than 3-4” above the top of the
knee.
12. Any form of athletic wear or cutoffs are not allowed. Tight clothing is not allowed. Make sure that you are in compliance or you
will be sent home immediately.
13. Below the fourth grade, students will be allowed to wear shorts but the shorts must be modest enough for school.
14. Above the third grade no pants or shorts will be allowed with holes cut or worn in them anywhere.
15. The school encourages the wearing of Cub Scout, Brownie, Girl Scout, or Boy Scout uniforms on the day of such meetings.
16. Athletic teams will be allowed to wear uniform jerseys on game days in certain circumstances. Boys and girls must adhere to
the same rule as always. No see-through jerseys and the midriff must not show.
17. No visible tattoos will be allowed. If a student is not dressed appropriately, parents will be contacted and the student will not be
allowed to attend class until proper attire is obtained. This is an unexcused absence from class and the student is subject to a zero.
HAIR CODE/JEWELRY
Boys’ hair must be worn above the eyebrows, not below the ear lobes and not below the collar. Radical hair styles, spikes, tails, or
“shaves” will not be permitted. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. Boys must be clean shaven at all times.
The Headmaster and Assistant Headmaster are the sole judge of hair appropriateness.

Monroe Academy Handbook Pages 38, 39, 40
For information regarding school policy please refer to our Student-Parent Handbook.