Dress Code
Dress code policy: THE FOLLOWING UNIFORM IS REQUIRED TO BE WORN FROM THE TIME YOU ENTER THE BUILDING IN THE MORNING UNTIL THE TIME YOU LEAVE AFTER SCHOOL. YOU MUST ALSO WEAR THE CORRECT CLOTHING REGARDLESS IF YOU ARE WEARING OUTERWEAR OR NOT.
If an article of clothing is not found in the following list, it is not allowed.
- Pants: Tan/black/blue/white pants or jeans may be worn. Pants with holes more than 4 inches above the knee are not permitted. Rips and frays should be kept to a minimum to keep professional appearance intact. Pants may not be more than one size too big or too small. Pants must be able to stay in place at the top of the hips if the belt is removed. Underwear is not to be exposed under any circumstances. No yoga pants or sweat pants. No writing allowed on pants.
Shirts – ALL STUDENTS MUST WEAR A BLACK, WHITE OR GRAY POLO/SHIRT OFFICIAL SPARTAN SCHOOL LOGO. Uniform shirts are solid gray, solid white, or solid black shirts with 1-2” small logos are acceptable, long/short sleeved, no more than one size too small or too big with no skin showing in mid-section. Polo’s must be buttoned within 2 buttons at the top. Official Spartan or Cadet Logo Shirts including red are permitted if made available for students through schools clubs, school athletics, Cadet Fundraisers and/or purchased at Spartan Student Store.
- Skirts & Shorts– same color and material as pants, and must be no shorter than 4” above the knee.
- Outer wear – Students may wear outerwear (coats) to and from school. Coats do not need to be in uniform color. However, the intent is for the outerwear to be put in their backpack upon arrival to school. If students would like to wear jackets, sweatshirts or sweaters during the school day, they must be of uniform colors in SOLID gray, black, white or “spirit” outerwear, as long as their polo/shirt/Spartan t-shirt is still worn underneath. Hooded sweatshirts are allowed but all hoods must remain down until you leave out of the building. Logos on jackets and hoodies should be small.
Belts – Belts should not hang low or consist of metal/plastic studs, inappropriate designs/writing.
Shoes – Slippers, flip flops or slides/slip on shoes are not permitted. Students must wear closed toed shoes in PE, foods classes & shop classes for safety.
No hats, headbands/bandanas, hoods, visors, or beanies are to be worn on campus or on district transportation.
Masks should be appropriate for school & COVID guidelines. No visible rosaries are allowed.
Note: Administration has a right to stop any pattern, for example groups wearing identical earrings, chains, bracelets, etc. or anything that may be mistaken for gang affiliation or drug /alcohol, weapons or sexual references. The responsibility to interpret and enforce the Granger School District’s Policy and procedures rests with each principal’s professional judgment for his/her school. The decision to allow for temporary exemption from certain guidelines shall be left to the discretion of the administration.
What happens if my attire is inappropriate for school?
1st Offense: Sent to office for phone call home to bring appropriate dress code clothing
2nd Offense: Sent to office for phone call home to bring appropriate dress code clothing
3rd Offense: Sent to office for Minor/Major Documentation for repeat dress code offense. Students will notify parents that repeat offense is considered defiance and will result in a behavior contract where daily checks will be completed prior to school starting.