Ashland's Dress Code

  • Other than on theme days, the following is a description of generally acceptable attire for students attending Ashland Elementary School.

    PANTS/SLACKS: Khaki, blue or black. Prohibited: No jeans of any color, except on predetermined dress-down days. No painter pants, cargo pants, split jeans, baggy or saggy pants, and no pants worn below hip bones.

    BELTS: Belts must be worn at all times (if the pants have belt loops)

    SHIRTS: Solid color polos – three button, collared shirts – no stripes. May also wear solid color, buttoned and collared long- or short-sleeved shirts. Prohibited: No tank tops, muscle shirts, cropped tops, tube tops, bare backs, bare midriffs, bare shoulders, or bare chests.

    SKIRTS/DRESSES: Khaki, blue or black. Prohibited: Miniskirts, mini dresses, short shorts, "daisy dukes" etc.

    SHOES: Closed-toe shoes, sneakers, tennis shoes, gym shoes. Tennis shoes or gym shoes are required on gym day. Prohibited: No flip-flops at any time. No high-heeled shoes, except on special occasions.

    SWEATERS: Solid color cardigan sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts and turtlenecks.

    SKORTS AND SHORTS: Dress code skorts and shorts in khaki, blue or black no more than 3 inches above the knee. Prohibited: No short shorts, cut-offs, biker shorts, "daisy dukes."

    OUTERWEAR: No hooded jackets or hooded sweaters may be worn during the school day, but may be worn to school. No coats worn during the day unless building conditions require them.

    Prohibited: Any clothing representing illegal activities for minors including drugs, alcohol, sex, gangs, or violence. Other non-specified items considered inappropriate by the school administration may be prohibited at any time.