Students and Parents

Sweeny Elementary takes pride in the appearance of its students. As such, appropriate student dress and grooming are important factors in the safe and orderly operation of the schools. Each student's appearance should reflect a positive image of the school and contribute to a distraction-free learning environment.

Our school values and needs the support of parents in upholding the district and campus dress and grooming guidelines. The student and their parent(s) may determine the student's personal dress and grooming standards provided that the student's dress and grooming:

• shall not lead school officials to reasonably believe that such dress or grooming will disrupt, interfere with, disturb, or detract from school activities/academics; and
• shall not create a health problem or safety hazard for the student or others

Using the above general guidelines and the specific guidelines listed below, school administrators, with the input and support of faculty members, have the final decision in determining and enforcing student dress and grooming standards at school and at all school-related activities. Exceptions will be permitted for religious reasons. Parents are expected to be knowledgeable and supportive of the dress and grooming guidelines.

Specific Guidelines/Restrictions for Student Dress and Grooming Guidelines

• Students should wear garments, shoes, jewelry, accessories and hairstyles that are appropriate and modest in length and coverage;
• Reflect a positive image of the school and contribute to a distraction-free learning environment; and
• Lead teachers and/or staff to reasonably believe that the issue does not interfere with, disturb, or distract from the classroom and/or learning environment.

Students are not to wear clothing that is sagging, baggy, revealing, spaghetti-strap, crop tops, backless, low cut or short.

Pants – must be worn at the waist or upper hip and must not reveal underclothing, no holes above mid-thigh, leggings must be opaque with no visible undergarments

Shorts and Skirts - must be fitted at the waist or upper hip, must not reveal underclothing, and must be mid-thigh in length or longer.

Tops, Shirts and Blouses – must not reveal underclothing, midsection, torso, upper or lower back, chest, breasts or cleavage.

Dresses –must not reveal underclothing, midsection, torso, upper or lower back, chest, breasts, or cleavage and must be mid-thigh in length or longer.

Shoes – must not detract from or interfere with the learning environment or present a safety or health hazard. Tennis shoes or closed-toe shoes are preferred. House shoes/house slippers of any kind are not allowed.

Face Coverings – are allowed and optional, however, they must not detract from or interfere with the learning environment or present a safety or health hazard. In addition, face coverings may be asked to be lowered to confirm identity.

Head Coverings – no type of head covering is to be worn with the exception of (1) a cap or hat that is part of a uniform worn at a school activity or (2) religious or medical purposes.

Underclothing – must wear appropriate underclothing

Pajamas/loungewear – any and all pajamas/loungewear are prohibited except on days designated by the campus.

Jewelry/Piercings – noisy, distracting and excessive jewelry or accessories (chains, spiked jewelry etc.) are prohibited (including wallet chains). Jewelry/Piercings must not distract from or interfere with the learning environment or present a safety or health hazard.

Tattoos - permanent or temporary, must be covered at all times.

Hair/Make-up – Hair must be well groomed, neat and clean at all times; hair style/color and makeup must not detract from or interfere with the learning and school environment.

Backpacks – must not detract from or interfere with the learning environment or present a safety or health hazard

Students participating in school-related activities, such as extracurricular or UIL activities or other special functions, may have a different dress or grooming code required by the sponsor, coach, or administration.

Interpretative Authority

The example and guidelines listed above may not cover every possible instance of appropriate or inappropriate grooming or appearance. The interpretative authority as to what dress or grooming is inappropriate, disruptive, a hindrance to best learning situations, or a detriment to best discipline shall be vested in the principal, the assistant or grade level principal, or any other administrative authority in the school system. Non-compliance of the dress code/grooming standards will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

Secondary Dress and Grooming Guidelines

Everyday Dress for Success

Dressing for success can have a significant impact on a student's confidence and performance here at Sweeny High School. By wearing appropriate attire, students can feel more prepared for their academic tasks. This can help create a positive first impression, whether it is in class, during presentations, or encounters with stakeholders celebrating the accomplishments of our students. In order to cultivate a mindset of readiness and professionalism students are expected to adhere to the Sweeny High School Dress and Grooming Guidelines or be subjected to consequences as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

Grooming:

• Hairstyles shall not, cause a health or safety hazard or cause disruption of the educational process. 
• Extreme hairstyles (mohawks, etc.) will not be permitted.
• Hair must be a natural color(no pink, orange, red, green, blue, etc.)
• Facial hair(mustaches, beards, sideburns, or goatees) should be neat, clean, and well groomed/trimmed.

Tattoos/Piercings/Accessories:

• All visible tattoos must be appropriate as determined by campus administration
• All tattoos containing graphics related to gangs, depicting illegal activities or substances or glorifying blood, gore, weapons, or violence must be covered. 
• Piercings in the ear and a single stud in the nostril of the nose are permitted if kept to an appropriate size as deemed by campus administration. Septum piercings, lip and tongue piercings and other excessive body piercings or piercings that cause a safety concern are not allowed. (no large hoops, gauges, chains etc.)
• Oversized earrings, loops, bars, gauges, or spacers are not allowed. 
• Other body piercing jewelry and/or accessories will not be visible. 
• Heavy chains, leather collars or accessories with or without spikes or studs will not be allowed.
• Sunglasses or sunshades are not allowed indoors. 
• Hats, hoods and head-coverings of any kind are not to be worn within school building except in the interest of religious practices, medical reasons, or with the permission of the principal.

Make-Up:

• Extreme makeup will not be allowed. 
• This includes any application of makeup that alters the reasonable recognition of the student by campus staff or causes a disruption of the learning environment. 

Clothing:

• Sweeny ISD prohibits any other clothing or grooming that may reasonably be expected to cause disruption or interference with normal school operations.
• No clothing that has been ripped, torn, pinned, sewn, or cut in a way as to reveal undergarments, or midriff.
• Clothing shall be of appropriate size, length, and fitting to cover undergarments when the student is standing, sitting, stooping, or bending.
• Undergarments cannot be visible at any time.
• Holes in clothing showing skin are not permitted.  Patched holes may not exceed 4X4 inches.
• Sheer or see-through clothing is prohibited. 
• Sleepwear (pajamas) is not allowed except for campus-designated days but must still comply with the policies in this document. 
• Any item of clothing, that depicts or promotes, death, suicide, violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, profanity, sex, cultural divisiveness, or racial intolerance will not be permitted.

Tops/Dresses:

• Hoodies are permitted on campus. Students must keep the hood off his/her head while inside the school building. When wearing a hoodie or jacket, students must wear a shirt underneath.
• The midriff section must be kept covered at all times. Student’s neckline must not show any cleavage. 
• Dresses and skirts may be no higher than fingertip length while standing upright. Slits in skirts must be no higher than fingertip length when standing upright.  Dresses should be loose fitting.  No cleavage or back exposure. No form fitting dresses.  

Bottoms:

• Shorts are not allowed.  
• Skirts may be no shorter than fingertip length while standing. 
• Pants must be worn to fit at the waist, the crotch, and the length – no sagging allowed, (undergarments and underwear are not visible)
• Sweatpants, wind pants,and joggers are permitted with pockets. 
• Fishnets, knee highs, or see through clothing not permitted.
• Leggings, bike pants, and yoga(flare) pants are not permitted, unless worn as an undergarment with appropriate bottoms. 

Footwear:

• Appropriate footwear is required. Footwear must provide support around the heel. If worn, Crocs must have the strap around the heel. 
• House shoes, slippers/slides, and other similar footwear does not meet this requirement and will not be allowed at school. Shoes that have wheels are not permitted. 

Outerwear:

• Outerwear is defined as anything worn over the standardized dress, such as, but not limited to hoodies, jackets and coats. Students must keep the hood of their jacket/hoodie off of their head while on school grounds. 
• All jackets, sweaters and sweatshirts must be appropriately sized.
• No blankets to be used as outerwear.
• A school appropriate shirt must be worn under all outerwear.  

Relaxed Dress Days

Throughout the year campus administration will announce relaxed dress days. The occurrence will align with pep-rallies, campus events, and student successes. Permitted items on relaxed dress days to include school appropriate: shorts, pajama pants, hats.  When shorts are allowed on relaxed dress days, the length of the shorts must be no higher than fingertip length while standing upright. Dress-up attire subject to campus administration discretion.

Secondary Dress and Grooming Guidelines

Everyday Dress for Success

Dressing for success can have a significant impact on a student's confidence and performance here at Sweeny High School. By wearing appropriate attire, students can feel more prepared for their academic tasks. This can help create a positive first impression, whether it is in class, during presentations, or encounters with stakeholders celebrating the accomplishments of our students. In order to cultivate a mindset of readiness and professionalism students are expected to adhere to the Sweeny High School Dress and Grooming Guidelines or be subjected to consequences as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

Grooming:

• Hairstyles shall not, cause a health or safety hazard or cause disruption of the educational process. 
• Extreme hairstyles (mohawks, etc.) will not be permitted.
• Hair must be a natural color(no pink, orange, red, green, blue, etc.)
• Facial hair(mustaches, beards, sideburns, or goatees) should be neat, clean, and well groomed/trimmed.

Tattoos/Piercings/Accessories:

• All visible tattoos must be appropriate as determined by campus administration
• All tattoos containing graphics related to gangs, depicting illegal activities or substances or glorifying blood, gore, weapons, or violence must be covered. 
• Piercings in the ear and a single stud in the nostril of the nose are permitted if kept to an appropriate size as deemed by campus administration. Septum piercings, lip and tongue piercings and other excessive body piercings or piercings that cause a safety concern are not allowed. (no large hoops, gauges, chains etc.)
• Oversized earrings, loops, bars, gauges, or spacers are not allowed. 
• Other body piercing jewelry and/or accessories will not be visible. 
• Heavy chains, leather collars or accessories with or without spikes or studs will not be allowed.
• Sunglasses or sunshades are not allowed indoors. 
• Hats, hoods and head-coverings of any kind are not to be worn within school building except in the interest of religious practices, medical reasons, or with the permission of the principal.

Make-Up:

• Extreme makeup will not be allowed. 
• This includes any application of makeup that alters the reasonable recognition of the student by campus staff or causes a disruption of the learning environment. 

Clothing:

• Sweeny ISD prohibits any other clothing or grooming that may reasonably be expected to cause disruption or interference with normal school operations.
• No clothing that has been ripped, torn, pinned, sewn, or cut in a way as to reveal undergarments, or midriff.
• Clothing shall be of appropriate size, length, and fitting to cover undergarments when the student is standing, sitting, stooping, or bending.
• Undergarments cannot be visible at any time.
• Holes in clothing showing skin are not permitted.  Patched holes may not exceed 4X4 inches.
• Sheer or see-through clothing is prohibited. 
• Sleepwear (pajamas) is not allowed except for campus-designated days but must still comply with the policies in this document. 
• Any item of clothing, that depicts or promotes, death, suicide, violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, profanity, sex, cultural divisiveness, or racial intolerance will not be permitted.

Tops/Dresses:

• Hoodies are permitted on campus. Students must keep the hood off his/her head while inside the school building. When wearing a hoodie or jacket, students must wear a shirt underneath.
• The midriff section must be kept covered at all times. Student’s neckline must not show any cleavage. 
• Dresses and skirts may be no higher than fingertip length while standing upright. Slits in skirts must be no higher than fingertip length when standing upright.  Dresses should be loose fitting.  No cleavage or back exposure. No form fitting dresses.  

Bottoms:

• Shorts are not allowed.  
• Skirts may be no shorter than fingertip length while standing. 
• Pants must be worn to fit at the waist, the crotch, and the length – no sagging allowed, (undergarments and underwear are not visible)
• Sweatpants, wind pants,and joggers are permitted with pockets. 
• Fishnets, knee highs, or see through clothing not permitted.
• Leggings, bike pants, and yoga(flare) pants are not permitted, unless worn as an undergarment with appropriate bottoms. 

Footwear:

• Appropriate footwear is required. Footwear must provide support around the heel. If worn, Crocs must have the strap around the heel. 
• House shoes, slippers/slides, and other similar footwear does not meet this requirement and will not be allowed at school. Shoes that have wheels are not permitted. 

Outerwear:

• Outerwear is defined as anything worn over the standardized dress, such as, but not limited to hoodies, jackets and coats. Students must keep the hood of their jacket/hoodie off of their head while on school grounds. 
• All jackets, sweaters and sweatshirts must be appropriately sized.
• No blankets to be used as outerwear.
• A school appropriate shirt must be worn under all outerwear.  

Relaxed Dress Days

Throughout the year campus administration will announce relaxed dress days. The occurrence will align with pep-rallies, campus events, and student successes. Permitted items on relaxed dress days to include school appropriate: shorts, pajama pants, hats.  When shorts are allowed on relaxed dress days, the length of the shorts must be no higher than fingertip length while standing upright. Dress-up attire subject to campus administration discretion.

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As the new school year approaches, it's important to remember that students will receive a syllabus from each of their teachers during the first week of classes. This will provide them with important information on what to expect throughout the semester. Additionally, any needed supply lists will be provided at that time. So don't worry about stocking up on pencils and notebooks just yet!