Dress Code

There is a strong relationship between good dress habits, good work habits, and proper school behavior. Students are encouraged to dress in a way that demonstrates pride in themselves and Sinaloa Middle School. The dress code was not created to interfere with a student’s free choice but to ensure that our student’s first priority while at school is learning!

In accordance with the Governing Board we believe that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive learning environment. As our school dress code is in compliance with our Board Policies and Administrative Regulations, we expect our students to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to wear clothes that are suitable for the school activities in which they participate. Students have the right to make individual choices from a wide range of clothing and grooming styles, but they must not present a health or safety hazard or a distraction which would interfere with the educational process.  (Simi Valley Unified School District | AR 5132 Students)

Specific Sinaloa Dress Code Guidelines:

Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times. See-through or fish-net fabrics, halter tops, off-the-shoulder or low-cut tops, bare midriffs and skirts or shorts shorter than mid-thigh are prohibited.

• Clothing should be modest in fit.
• Dresses, skirts, and shorts must be mid-thigh or longer.
• Tops and dresses with low cut necklines at the front (showing cleavage) and or back are not permitted
• Leggings & Yoga pants must be properly covered by another garment (longer shirt, skirt, shorts, or dress)

• Articles of clothing or jewelry that pose a threat to the safety of the student or others shall not be worn on campus or at school activities.

• No articles of clothing related to a group or gang which may provoke others to acts of violence or to be intimidated by fear of violence shall be worn neither on campus nor at school activities.

• Shoes must be worn at all times.
  • Shoes must have enclosed heels or a heel strap.

• Clothing and jewelry shall be free of writing, pictures or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive, or which advocate racial, ethnic or religious prejudice, the use of drugs or alcohol or any illegal activity or which bear drug, alcohol, or tobacco company advertising, promotions and likeness.

• Dress, hair style, hair color or makeup which are of a disruptive nature or that interfere with the study habits of students in class or school are NOT permitted. The Principal or the Principal’s Designee has the right to determine if attire is inappropriate for school or any school activity. Violation of the dress code will result in appropriate disciplinary action including but not limited to the following:

*student changing clothes      *parent notification      *detention      *parent conference
 

Our Site Council, which is comprised of parents, students, teachers, an administrator and staff, discussed and approved this dress code at the final 2012 site council meeting.