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EPHRATA SCHOOL DISTRICT

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K-6

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Students must be dressed in a neat and clean manner. Appearance shall not be disruptive to the educational process. A student wearing disruptive clothing will be referred to an administrator. (District Policy 3224)

Dress Code

NOTE: Clothing must cover the body as described while a student is sitting, standing, bending or reaching.

  • Hoods must be removed in the building. 

  • Clothing must cover the stomach, back, shoulders, chest and undergarments. See-through clothing is not allowed.

  • Shorts, skirts and dresses cannot be see-through. All undergarments must be covered by shorts, skirts and dresses. Holes in clothing must also be clearly below a student's longest finger as they stand with their shoulders relaxed and arms at their sides.

  • Footwear must be worn at all time and be appropriate for the student's activity. Footwear must cover the entire foot or have a back-strap to secure the shoe to the foot.

    • To ensure student safety during inclement weather, students must wear clothing that fully covers their legs during the second and third quarters of school (approximately November - April). During this time, shorts, skirts and dresses are only permitted if worn with leggings or other leg coverings. 
    • No sunglasses, hoods or bandanas may be worn (not including hair bands worn in building).
    • Any item of clothing or accessory deemed to be a health or safety hazard, or a learning distraction to others, will not be allowed. Trench coats are not allowed. Chains are not allowed.
    • Students are not allowed to wear any gang-related items. See District Policy #3224
    • Clothing and / or accessories displaying or making reference to alcohol, illicit drugs, tobacco or clothing displaying profane, vulgar, discriminatory or sexual language or pictures shall not be worn.