Canyon Hills’ students are expected to wear clothing that is comfortable, clean, safe and APPROPRIATE.  What a student wears to school must not disrupt the educational process at Canyon Hills JHS. 

• ·         Shoes must be worn.  Sandals must have a heel strap.
• ·         Absence of undergarments is not permitted.
• ·         Clothing which allows undergarments to be visually observed is not permitted.
• ·         Bare midriffs are not permitted.
• ·         Halter, tube, spaghetti straps strapless tops are not permitted.
• ·         Bathing suits are not permitted as outer wear (except when in use for a P.E. activity or athletic activity)
• ·         Clothing, jewelry and personal items (backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags, water bottles etc.) shall be free of writing, pictures or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive, which bear drug, alcohol or tobacco company advertising, promotions and likenesses, or which advocate racial, ethnic or religious prejudice.
• ·         Clothing or grooming that is obscene or defamatory, or that so incites students to create a clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on school premises, or the violation of school regulations, or the substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school is not permitted.
• ·         Jewelry which creates a health or safety hazard is not permitted.                                                                                              
• ·         Gang-related and/or obscene/profane/vulgar tattoos must be covered at all times.
• ·         Any clothing or accessories which advocate or cause disruption on campus and/or other acts of violence or may be used as weapons are not permitted.
• ·         Approved hats or head coverings may be worn during outside activities for sun protection only.  Sweatshirt hoods may not be worn.  Hats may not be worn in the classroom.
• ·         Tight/revealing clothing is not permitted.
• ·         Pajamas or slippers are not permitted.
• ·         Tank tops are not permitted unless covered.
• ·         Skirts or shorts must be no shorter than 5” above the knee.
• ·         White ribbed underwear tank tops are not permitted.
• ·         ”Gang type” attire is not permitted.  The determination of what constitutes gang attire may change and will be determined by the school and district administrators in consultation with local law enforcement agencies. Chains, studded belts or jewelry and bandanas are not permitted.

As fashion trends change, there may be a need to modify dress standards.  When this occurs, students and parents will be notified.  Students will be notified through discussions with teachers and/or announcements.  Please call the school at any time for clarification prior to the purchase of school clothing.  Students who violate the dress standards may be subject to disciplinary consequences consisting of but not limited to: detention and changing into PE clothes and/or other school-issued garments.  Inappropriate clothing may be confiscated and released to parents.  Continued violations could result in further disciplinary action, including Saturday School and/or suspension.  Parent support in encouraging students to dress appropriately is greatly appreciated.