New Dress Guidelines 19-20

Mar Vista High School
Dress Guidelines

Mar Vista High School respect’s students right to a safe a secure campus in which they can learn in an environment free
from harassment, intimidation or distraction. Students are expected to wear clothes that are suitable and appropriate
for school (SUHSD Policy 5132). In maintaining this expectation, MVH recognizes the value and importance of self-
awareness, social awareness and responsible decision making for all members of our community.

Self-Awareness is the ability to accurately recognize one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they
influence behavior.

Social Awareness is the ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from
diverse backgrounds and cultures. The ability to understand social and ethical norms for behavior.

Responsible Decision Making is the ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social
interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms. The realistic evaluation of
consequences of various actions, and a consideration of the wellbeing of oneself and others.

These values are reflected in our expectations for appropriate dress in an educational environment. Student attire
should facilitate learning as well as the health and safety of all members of our school community (students, staff,
parents, etc.). This policy is intended to provide guidance to students, parents, staff and community members.

Minimum Requirements

1. Clothing should cover from one armpit across to the other
armpit, down to approximately 3 to 4 inches in length on the
upper thigh. Tops should have shoulder straps. Pants should be
at the waist. Underwear may not be visible.

2. Sheer or see through clothing are not permitted unless
appropriate coverage outlined above is maintained underneath.

3. Clothing with tears or rips must also effectively cover the area
outlined above.

4. Clothing may not conceal a person’s identity, such as masks.

Additional Requirements

5. Clothing may not depict or imply vulgar, discriminatory, or

obscene language or images. Photo credit: Roanoke Public Schools.

6. Clothing may not depict or imply derogatory or hate related

language or imagery targeting any group, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or

other protected class

7. Clothing may not advocate or advertise the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, foul language, graffiti, any acts that

are illegal or obscene, or deemed to be disruptive to the school environment.

8. Clothing that may be known to be potentially gang-affiliated including sports teams, both professional and non-

professional is not allowed. New trends in gang attire are subject to administrative review with School Resource

Officer consultation. (SUHSD Policy 5136)

9. Any jewelry or accessory that poses a safety hazard is not permitted.

Mar Vista High School administration reserves the right to exercise discretion in determining appropriate dress. Students who do not maintain these
guidelines may be referred to the administration and given the option of a loaner garment or to call home and have a family member bring them
clothing that meets the guidelines outlined above.