Dress Code
The Jeffco Board of Education and Standley Lake High School recognize that responsibility for the dress and appearance of students generally rests with individuals and their parents, and that students may wish to express themselves by the manner of their dress and appearance.
Students shall not, however, wear clothing or affect an appearance at school or school-sanctioned activities or events that is or will be disruptive to the educational environment.
Standards regarding student attire are intended to help students concentrate on schoolwork, reduce discipline problems and improve school order and safety. Students also shall not wear clothing or affect an appearance that compromises a safe environment.
Although dress is a matter of self-expression and is influenced by weather and fashion, certain styles are not for fostering a professional environment. The following standards apply:
Clothing that is overly revealing or sexually suggestive should not be worn at school. The open midriff, back, chest or buttocks should not be exposed. Shirts or tops must have a strap over each shoulder and the bottoms of shirts or tops must meet or be longer than the top of the pants so undergarments are not visible. Shorts should have an inseam of at least 3 inches.
Also not allowed:
- Clothing that has a derogatory message
- Clothing that promotes, suggests or depicts violence
- Trenchcoats and dusters
- Clothing that displays drugs, alcohol, or illegal activity
- Any item that could be an endangerment or utilized as a weapon (such as spikes and chains)
- Hats or sunglasses may not be worn in the building at any time
- Bare feet
To maintain academic focus and promote safety in our school, SLHS requests that students comply with the above dress code as well as any regulations from Jeffco Public Schools and the State of Colorado.
If a student is in violation of the above rules, they will be asked to abide by any decision made by staff members or the administration about questionable items.
Dress Code Guidance in Jeffco
Responsibility for student dress and appearance generally rests with individual students and their families. Students may wish to express themselves by the manner of their dress and appearance; however, students shall not wear clothing or affect an appearance at school or school-sanctioned activities or events that is disruptive to the educational environment. Jeffco Public Schools standards on student attire are intended to help students focus on schoolwork, reduce discipline problems, and improve school order and safety.
Disciplinary action for violating the student dress code shall include notifying the student of the violation and requiring that the dress or appearance be corrected before the student reenters the classroom, school environment, or school-sanctioned activity or event. At the discretion of the building-level administrator, a family conference may be held. More serious consequences may result from repeated or serious violations.