All students must follow Student Dress Policy JICA & JICA-R as approved by the Whiteriver Unified School
District Governing Board.
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The District encourages students to take pride in their attire as it relates to the school setting. Students should
dress in a manner that, in addition to the following guidelines, takes into consideration the educational
environment, safety, health, and welfare of self and others. Dress code requirements apply to all students.
- Only tailored shorts and skirts that are hemmed may be worn and are no more than 1 inch above the
knee in grades nine (9) through twelve (12).
- Bare midriffs, halter tops, and spaghetti straps are not acceptable.
- Clothing should fit student appropriately, not excessively baggie or inappropriately tight.
- Pants will have no holes, rips or tears above the knee that expose skin.
- Bare feet are never acceptable. In the interests of student safety, shoes must be worn at all times.
Closed shoes are to be worn for any type of physical activity, such as physical education, etc.
- Jewelry shall not be worn if it presents a safety hazard to self and/or others.
- Profane or defamatory writing on clothing or jewelry is not acceptable.
- No bandanas of any color, size, or shape may be carried or displayed in any classroom or at any
school activity. This also includes simulations of anything representing gang-related clothing
including red, royal blue, and other colors deemed gang related.
- Hats and other headwear must allow the face to be visible to staff, and not interfere with the line of
sight of any student or staff. Hoodies must allow the face and ears to be visible to school staff.
Properly approved occupational safety headgear is required for special classes.
- Gang-related personalization is not permitted on hats or on items of clothing.
- Obscene language or symbols of drugs (i.e. Cookies™ brand clothing), sex, or alcohol on clothing and
backpacks are expressly prohibited.
- Sunglasses are not allowed to be worn within the classrooms.
Exceptions for special activities or health considerations may be preapproved by the administrator.
Students who volunteer for extracurricular activities, such as athletics, concession volunteers, clubs, etc. are
subject to the standards of dress as defined by the sponsors of such activities.
Violating the dress code will result in the student being required to change/cover up and may include
disciplinary action. Continual violation of dress code policy will be considered defiance and/or
insubordination.
Backpacks
All schools will enforce a clear bag/backpack policy. All bags must meet the following criteria:
- Backpacks must be transparent made from plastic, vinyl, or PVC
- Pockets must be transparent, no hidden or covered pockets are allowed
- Tinted or semi-clear material is not allowed
- Print or labels must not obstruct the view of the contents in the bag
- Students are allowed a 4 inch x 4 inch or smaller personal hygiene kit
- Athletic bags do not have to be clear and must be checked in upon arrival to school and will be stored
in a secure location
Administration has the discretion to determine whether a backpack meets the allowable criteria
Backpacks not meeting the criteria will be confiscated and required parent pick up at the end of the
school day