K-8 Student Dress Code

K-8 Student Dress Code

Salem-Keizer Public Schools expects that all students will dress in a way that is appropriate for the school day or for any school-sponsored event. Student dress choices should respect the intent to sustain a community that is inclusive of a diverse range of identities. The primary responsibility for a student’s attire resides with the student and their parent(s) or guardian(s). The school district is responsible for seeing that student attire does not interfere with the health or safety of any student, that student attire does not contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any student, and that dress code enforcement does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural observance, household income, or body type/size. Any restrictions to the way a student dresses must be necessary to support the overall educational goals of the school and must be explained within this dress code.

• Non-transparent clothing that covers the chest, genitals, and buttocks
• A shirt that covers the torso from armpit to waistband
• Sleeves or straps that go over the shoulder (no shirts secured with ties)
• Pants, shorts, skirts, or something similar
• Shoes or sandals

The full student dress code expectations and policy can also be found on the district website.

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