Dress Code
DISD Elementary School Dress Code
At all DISD elementary schools, officials say they have established a dress code that promotes an orderly environment, is conducive to appropriate behavior and is representative of community standards, while also allowing for sufficient comfort and style:
• Students should wear clothing that doesn't create a disruption in the classroom or on campus.
• Clothing shall not have holes or tears.
• Backless tops or dresses, bare midriffs, see-through blouses and strapless clothing are not allowed (example: no halter tops, tube tops, short t-shirts, one-strap or strapless shirts or dresses).
• No tank tops are allowed
• All tops must have at least one-inch straps for girls.
• No exposed cleavage allowed.
• All clothing worn by students must be free of slogans advertising tobacco, alcoholic beverages or illegal substances and will not display anything derogatory, controversial or vulgar.
• T-shirts and sweat shirts must have sleeves.
• Shorts, skirts and dresses must extend below fingertips when arms and shoulders are relaxed. (They MUST be appropriate when standing, sitting, stooping and bending).
• No exposed undergarments (undergarments must be worn).
• No sagging of pants.
• No unnatural hair colors or extreme hair styles (spikes, mohawks or any other inappropriate styles).
• Appropriate footwear must be worn (no roller skate shoes or house shoes).
• Caps and hats are not allowed in the buildings.
• No body piercing other than in ears.
• Non-prescription sunglasses are not allowed in DISD buildings.
• Tennis shoes must be worn in the gym.