Redwood Middle School in Napa devised an interim dress code as of Aug. 9 in response to a judge's ruling on a lawsuit filed over the dress code.

Here is the entire dress code for those interested and/or confused about what is taking place.

To see school superintendent John Glaser's comments on the dress code, click the link below.

www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2007/08/14/news/local/doc46c23292bb040285649551.txt

The purpose of a dress policy is to facilitate education for all students.  Students at Redwood Middle School shall dress appropriately for daily attendance in the classroom and at all school events.  Attention to school clothing should always be given to neatness, cleanliness, appropriateness and safety.  Dress, accessories and hairstyle should avoid extremes that disrupt the educational process by attracting undue individual or group attention and/or create an unsafe learning environment.  It is the student and parent/guardians’ responsibility to follow the guidelines on appropriate dress, grooming etc.

Consistent with Napa Valley Unified School District (NVUSD) Board Policy 5132, all clothing, footwear and accessories are to be safe, appropriately sized while attending school and at all school events, including all after school events.  Clothing must fit modestly and can be no more than one size too large and can not be so tight as to restrict comfort and activity.  Pursuant to Education Code 48907 buttons, badges, and other insignia which express political or other constitutionally protected messages are acceptable.  However, any clothing or accessory that depicts or promotes any form of profanity, violence, drugs, alcohol, vandalism, weapons, tobacco, sexual overtures, is offensive to any gender, race or ethnicity, prejudice, illegal activities or creates any kind of distraction to the learning environment is unacceptable at Redwood Middle School at anytime. 

The Redwood Middle School reserves the right, if necessary, to add other items to the list below at anytime, especially any and all items which become associated with gang membership (Education Code 35183) and/or affects the safety and/or security of the campus.  



Pants/Shorts:

A. Fitted at the waist/crotch/length of the student (without the aid of a belt) and may not sag, bag or drag on the ground.  All pants/shorts must be worn above the hip line and may not reveal or expose any undergarment at anytime.

B. Must be hemmed and may not be frayed, fringed or have any holes.  This includes old and new clothing.

C. Shorts must be at the mid thigh in length on any student and/or extend below the fingertips when arms are extended downward, and can not reveal any part of the buttocks when a student is involved in normal school activities (i.e. walking, running, standing, sitting, bending etc.).

D. Athletic shorts, pants, sweats (basketball, volleyball, track, soccer, running etc.) are considered exercise clothing and MAY NOT be worn at anytime during school hours (PE may be an exception). 

E. Pajama style pants and tops (flannel or otherwise) are considered sleep wear and may not be worn at school.

Shirts/Tops/Sweaters/Sweatshirts/Jackets/Vests:

A. Must have sleeves that extend over the student’s shoulder to mid way down the students upper arm.

B. Must not extend below the fingertips when arms are extended downward.

C. Must be long enough to allow for normal classroom/school movement without revealing any part of the midriff.

D. Must not expose or reveal cleavage, under garments, torso, chest, back, stomach, etc.

E. No tank tops, tube tops, half shirts, mesh/see through tops, spaghetti straps or halter tops are allowed at anytime, even if another article clothing is ‘hiding’ the offending item.

Skirts/Dresses:

A. Must be mid thigh in length or longer and/or extend beyond the fingertips when arms are extended downward.

B. Must have sleeves.

C. May not be strapless

D. May not reveal bare back, midriff, under garments or cleavage.

E. Must not be fringed or frayed even new clothing.

Shoes:

A. All students must wear shoes at all times.  Steel toed boots, slippers, skate shoes, sandals, flip flops are not considered shoes.

B. The heel of any shoe must not be higher than 2”, as measured by the back of the heel and must have a back or strap.

Jackets/Sweaters/Sweatshirts/Vests:

A. Hoods attached to any jacket or article of clothing may not be worn over the head at anytime.

B. May not be used to hide any inappropriate article of clothing.

Backpacks - Must conform to all other dress code regulations including, but not limited to:

A. May not contain any writing, pictures or graphics that promote drugs, alcohol, violence, gangs, profanity, racial, ethnic, sexual or sexual preference prejudice, illegal activities or which promote or cause campus disruption.

Hats

A. Hats or any head coverings such as bandanas or hairnets are not allowed at anytime during school or any school event. 

B. Appropriate school hats which follow the revised dress policy may be worn during PE or for sun protection during outside activities.

Hair

A. Any unusual/unnatural (non-traditional) hair color or hair style that disrupts the education environment is not permitted.

Piercing of Ears and Body Parts

A. No piercing of body parts with the exception of the ears.  Only small, unobtrusive earrings are permitted while attending school or any school event.

Jewelry

A. Jewelry or any accessories that constitute a school hazard such as, but not limited to, are not permitted on campus at school or any after school/before school event:  Pocket chains, heavy metal necklaces or bracelets, large hoop earrings, or studded apparel are not allowed at school or school events.

Perfume/Cologne

A. No excessive perfume or cologne.

Gangs and Other Restricted Items

A. Distinctive modes of dress denoting gang affiliation and gang-related behavior is prohibited.  Below is a list of items that students are not allowed to wear at anytime:  Red or Blue colors worn as or in conjunction with gang types of clothing, Bandanas or rags, belt buckles with the initials S, N, West Side or BP, clothing with old English style writing, low riders, drama masks, laugh now-cry later, prison insignia, tears, shaved or partially shaved eyebrows, pen or tattoo marks with 3 or 4 dots, hanging belts, the numbers and/or letters 8, 13, 14, X4, 18, 69, 80, 81, 88, 311, 420, 707, SS, SUR, 187, X3, XIV, XIII.

B. Black trench coats



Parents/Guardians Please Note:  Any expensive items (shoes, coats, jackets or electronic devices) are considered personal property and it is strongly encouraged that these items are kept safe at home.  Redwood Middle School is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Revised 8/09/07