Magnolia High School 

DRESS CODE  The purpose of the Magnolia High School Dress code is to promote an academically focused environment where every student can study in an atmosphere that is free from harassment and intimidation. The dress code is based on the Anaheim Union High School District policy and reflects the standards and values of the Magnolia community.  The dress code policy exists to improve safety for all students. It is designed to prevent distraction in the classroom and help students focus on instruction rather than fashion.  Although students can learn while wearing a wide variety of styles in clothing, certain clothing and the way certain clothes are worn can be distracting to others and incite harassment toward the wearer. While on campus, students shall be dressed and groomed in a manner which reflects good taste and decency and does not detract from or interfere with the educational process, instructional program, or general morale and image of the school.

Dress Code Policy: The following are NOT acceptable on campus:

• Tops, shirts or blouses which expose any portion of the mid-section
• Tube tops, spaghetti and string straps, and shorts or skirts that expose the buttocks
• Low cut apparel that reveals an excessive area of the chest and/or back
• Skirts, dresses, or shorts that are shorter than mid-thigh
• Undergarments and ALL clothing worn underpants, dresses, skirts, or shorts must be concealed at ALL TIMES
• Slippers and/or pajamas
• Cut or torn clothing or garments with holes (even if purchased that way)
• Hats, caps, bandanas, hairnets, scarves, headbands, or any other head covering, including sweatshirt hoods (Girls may wear scarves as headbands)
• Wallet chains, spiked bracelets, collars, excessive metal on belts
•  Dress, grooming or accessories that are unsafe, dangerous, distracting, or pose a health hazard
• Socks pulled up to the knees with shorts worn below the knee
• Sunglasses in the classroom
• Belt buckles with initials
• Gloves must be worn with a jacket and only in cold weather
• Any garments that include any offensive or obscene symbols, signs, slogans or words, degrading any cultural, religious or ethnic values
• Any garment that displays language or symbols oriented toward sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violence or weapons
• Any garment that displays gang, tagger crew and /or clique symbols, colors, slogans or signs
• Gang attire is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.  Example: Dickies shorts/pants, oversized white t-shirts, nylon or plaid jacket, gloves without a jackets
• Shoes MUST be worn at all times
• The bottom line is that CLOTHES MUST FIT appropriately
  • Clothes cannot be excessively tight or baggy
  • Pants must fit and be worn at the waist
  • Pants that will not stay up without a belt are considered oversized

The consequences for violating the dress code include:

• Issuance of a detention
• Parent contact
• Change into appropriate clothing provided by the school or by parent