1. What not to Wear Hershey Middle School 2006-2007

2. Safety Hazards Any clothing or accessory (including chains, spikes, jewelry, shoes, etc.) that propose safety hazards or could cause possible disruptions in the normal functions of the school Any clothing or accessory (including chains, spikes, jewelry, shoes, etc.) that propose safety hazards or could cause possible disruptions in the normal functions of the school

3. Inappropriate Messages Any clothing or accessory that depicts slogans or pictures that suggest the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, violence, or that involves sexual connotations, or are degrading to any group on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, etc. Any clothing or accessory that depicts slogans or pictures that suggest the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, violence, or that involves sexual connotations, or are degrading to any group on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

4. Inappropriate Messages Cont. Unacceptable Unacceptable Acceptable Acceptable

5. Sleeveless Attire Halter tops, tube tops, tank tops, muscle shirts, dresses, or other tops with narrow shoulder straps (shoulder straps should be at least three fingers in width) Halter tops, tube tops, tank tops, muscle shirts, dresses, or other tops with narrow shoulder straps (shoulder straps should be at least three fingers in width) UnacceptableAcceptable

6. Shirts or dresses that reveal ones chest, back or midriff Unacceptable Acceptable

7. Shorts, Skirts and Dresses Short skirts, dresses or shorts (Students in grades 6-12 may only wear shorts, skirts, and dresses that fall closer to the knee than mid thigh) Short skirts, dresses or shorts (Students in grades 6-12 may only wear shorts, skirts, and dresses that fall closer to the knee than mid thigh) Unacceptable Acceptable

8. Holes Pants, shorts, skirts or dresses with holes or that show skin or undergarments Pants, shorts, skirts or dresses with holes or that show skin or undergarments Unacceptable Acceptable Note: Wearing leggings under jeans with holes or short skirts is still unacceptable.

9. Sagging and Low-cut Pants Low cut pants that expose undergarments and midriffs (Students are expected to wear their pants so the belt loops or waist are at or close to the waistline. Sagging is prohibited.) Low cut pants that expose undergarments and midriffs (Students are expected to wear their pants so the belt loops or waist are at or close to the waistline. Sagging is prohibited.) Unacceptable

10. Head Coverings –Hats, hoods, bandannas, visors, or other head coverings –Sunglasses

11. Coats Coats must be put in students' lockers or classroom. Sweatshirts or sweaters may be worn in their place. Coats must be put in students' lockers or classroom. Sweatshirts or sweaters may be worn in their place.

12. Enforcement If students wear something that violates the dress code: If students wear something that violates the dress code: –They will be asked to change You can change into something else you have at school. You can change into something else you have at school. The nurse has clothing that you can wear The nurse has clothing that you can wear You can call home to have something else brought in. You can call home to have something else brought in. Students will not be able to attend class if they are violating the DTSD Dress Code Students will not be able to attend class if they are violating the DTSD Dress Code Repeat violations will result in disciplinary consequences Repeat violations will result in disciplinary consequences

13. The End Have a great 2006-2007 school year! Have a great 2006-2007 school year!