Dress Code Violation Procedures

1^st Violation                  Verbal correction by school personnel.

2^nd Violation                 Phone call to the parent and a violation letter sent home with the student.

3^rd Violation                  The student is sent to the dean's office with documentation (notes from verbal warning, letter to parent, and phone call to parent.)

If the violation is one that can be corrected, such as tucking one's shirt in, it is to be done so immediately.  If a student is not wearing the appropriate top or bottom a phone call will be made home in an attempt to correct the problem.  If arrangements cannot be made for the student to don the appropriate garments, the student will be put in In-School-Suspension for the remainder of the day.  Frequent violations of the Student Dress Code could lead to more serious consequences up to and including suspension from school. 

Backpacks:  Only clear, see-through or mesh backpacks are permissible to ensure campus safety.  Due to small classrooms and large class sizes, teachers may require students to leave backpacks in their lockers.  If that is the case, students must plan wisely and only carry the books necessary for that day's classes.

Outerwear:

The following outerwear may be worn anywhere on campus:

• Solid navy blue, gray, or white hoodless sweatshirts or sweaters

• School sweatshirts with the Hamilton logo

• Any other outerwear may be worn to and from school, but must remain in the student’s locker during the school day.

Boys

Boys are expected to be clean, neat and appropriately dressed each day.  Hairstyles and fashions that cause or may cause a distraction are unacceptable.  Appropriate undergarments are expected.  In general, boys are to dress such that the body is covered from the neck to 3" above the knee with the exception of the arms.

Boys May Wear

• Solid white, gray, or navy collared shirts (Hamilton logo optional).  All shirts must be tucked inside pants.

• Solid navy blue pants, jeans, or shorts (length no shorter than 3" above the knee).  All pants must fit neatly at the inseam and at the waistline.  All pants or jeans must be one uniform color with no decorations such as studs, designs, or discoloration. Any garment worn under the school uniform must be solid white.

• Appropriate footwear includes boots, casual or dress shoes, tennis shoes, and sandals with back straps.

• Any hairstyle that is neat and clean.  Normal hair color within the natural colors of black, brown, blond and red.

• All neck-chains and medallions must be tucked inside the student's shirt.

• Belts must be worn and can only be either brown or black.

• Hamilton team jerseys on game day (team members only).

• Spirit days will be held every Friday.  On Spirit Day students may wear Spirit shirts, TAKS shirts or school uniform shirts.

Boys May Not Wear

• Over-sized baggy or flare leg pants.

• Muscle shirts, sleeveless shirts, or undershirts worn as outer clothing.

• Any item identified as gang related by school officials.

• Warm-ups or sweat pants of any kind.

• Body piercing or clips, except for the ears.

• Cut-off, torn, or tattered jeans.

• Bicycle pants or spandex tops.

• PE clothing to classroom.

• Bandannas.

• Vests or overalls.

• See-through, mesh, or fishnet shirts.

• Clothing which reveals bare midriff or navel.

• Suggestive jewelry, drawings, patches, and/or writing relating to drugs, sex, alcohol, Satanism, tobacco, gangs, weapons, or illegal activities.

• Disarrayed braids, hair curlers, combs, or rakes (Rakes are considered weapons). Hair Designs are not permitted

• Thongs, house shoes, slides, slippers, swim shoes, steel-toed shoes, or sandals without straps.

• Hats or caps inside the building.

• Sun glasses or visors unless prescribed.

• Key chains, pocket chains, or chains of any kind longer than 6 inches, spiked straps or rings.

Girls

Girls are expected to be clean, neat and appropriately dressed each day.  Hairstyles and fashions which cause or may cause a distraction are unacceptable.  Appropriate undergarments are expected.  In general, girls are expected to dress such that the body is covered from the neck to 3" above the knee with the exception of the arms.

Girls May Wear

• Solid white, gray, or navy blue collared shirts (Hamilton logo optional).  All shirt tails must be tucked inside pants or skirts.

• Solid navy blue pants, blue jeans and uniform-type jumpers (not denim), skirts, skorts, or shorts (length no shorter than 3" above the knee).

• All pants or jeans must be one uniform color with no decorations such as studs, designs, or discoloration. All pants must fit neatly at the inseam and at the waistline.

• Any garment under school shirt must be solid white.

• Appropriate footwear includes flats, boots, tennis shoes, platforms, (1 1/2"or less in height), and sandals with back straps.

• Any hairstyle, jewelry, or make-up that does NOT disrupt the educational process.  Normal hair colors within the natural colors of black, brown, blond, or red are acceptable.

• All neck chains and medallions must be tucked inside the student's shirt.

• Decorative combs or headbands.

• Belts must be worn and can only be either brown or black.

• Hamilton team jerseys on game day (team members only).

• Spirit days will be held every Friday.  On Spirit Day students may wear Spirit shirts, TAKS shirts or school uniform shirts.

Girls May Not Wear

• Over-sized, baggy or flare leg pants

• Sleeveless shirts

• Any item identified as gang related by school officials.

• Warm-ups or sweat pants of any kind.

• Body piercing or clips, except for the ears.

• Cut-off, torn, or tattered jeans.

• Bicycle pants, spandex tops or pants.

• PE clothing to classroom.

• Bandannas.

• Vests or overalls.

• Tops which expose undergarments such as chiffon, mesh, fishnet, or other see-through clothing

• Clothing that reveals bare midriff or navel

• Suggestive jewelry, drawings, patches, and/or writing relating to drugs, sex, alcohol, Satanism, tobacco, gangs, weapons, or illegal activities.

• Disarrayed braids, hair curlers, combs, or rakes (Rakes are considered weapons).

• Thongs, house shoes, slides, slippers, swim shoes, steel-toed shoes, or sandals without straps.

• Heels that are over 1 1/2" in height

• Hats, head scarves or gloves inside the building.

• Sun glasses or visors unless prescribed.

• Key chains, pocket chains, or chains of any kind longer than 6 inches, spiked straps or rings.

• Spaghetti straps or strapless tops.

• Excessively tight clothing or low cut tops

• Mini-skirts, mini-skorts and denim jumpers

• Excessively gaudy jewelry and/or make-up

In order to help ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, all students are required to wear ID badges.  The following policies apply:

• Students who lose their badge must pay $5.00 for a replacement badge.

• Students who forget their badge at home must purchase a temporary badge in the cafeteria before school for $1.00.

• Students who fail to purchase a temporary badge before school will be assigned a detention.

• Students who are repeatedly in violation of the school ID Badge policy may face more severe disciplinary action up to a suspension.

• ID Badges will be used to purchase lunches and to check out library books. 

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