Dress Code

Purpose

The appearance of Miami Arts Charter School students is of real importance. We believe that pride in appearance is fundamental to good character development and student success, and our dress code reflects that expectation. Certain elements of the uniform policy have been adopted to meet safety requirements.

Students should have enough uniform tops and bottoms that laundry issues do not interfere with compliance. School uniforms must be purchased (and embroidered, where applicable) at All Uniforms Wear. Students who do not wear the correct uniform, or who violate the dress code policy, will be subject to the school’s enforcement policies and the Miami-Dade

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Specifics of Attire

Shirts and Tops

•  Uniform polo shirts (black, white, or gray with school logo). Available at All Uniforms Wear.

• Approved shirts sold by arts departments and/or approved school clubs/organizations. Available on school website. These may be purchased online and are delivered directly to your home.

• Shirts must be worn at hip length, unaltered, and long enough to fully cover the torso. During cooler weather, a plain black or white, long-sleeved shirt or turtleneck may be worn underneath the uniform polo.

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Approved Pants

The following types of pants may be worn:

• Standard Uniform Pants

• Jeans/Denim Pants

• Corduroy Pants

• Cargo Pants

• Dress Pants (Includes Trousers & Slacks)

• Chino Pants

• Yoga Dress Pants (structured, opaque, non-compression fabric with a straight or wide leg; excludes any snug- fit or legging-style cut)

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Approved Pants Colors: Black, Grey, Khaki, Blue (Jeans Only)

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Restrictions

• No unusual tailoring

• No visible labels, graphic designs, or decorative stitching

• No frayed, torn, or distressed pants or jeans

• Excessively tight or baggy pants are not acceptable, and pants worn loose at the waist or below the waist (“sagging”) will not be allowed.

• No leggings of any type, “jeggings,” “joggers (elastic bottom cuff), “sweatpants”, or any other pants that are not in the uniform policy.

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Shoes

• Regular shoes or sneakers are to be worn, fastened and worn properly.

• All shoes must be enclosed — closed at the front and back, including the outsole.

• No boots of any kind (including “combat” style), pajama or “sock” shoes, open-toed shoes, flip-flops, sandals, slides, slippers, or Croc-style sling-back shoes.

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Sweaters, Jackets, and Outerwear

• Black or gray uniform sweatshirt, sweater, or jacket only, with school logo. No lettering or logos other than official Miami Arts Charter School gear (including athletics/club-sponsored sweaters).

• School spirit sweatshirts/jackets sold by arts departments or approved school clubs/organizations.

• No hooded sweaters, sweatshirts, or jackets of any kind.

• Regardless of weather conditions, only approved school sweaters, jackets, and/or coats may be worn during the school day. No blankets.

• All other outerwear is not allowed.

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Student Identification

Pursuant to state law, student ID cards must be always worn on a lanyard around the neck and clearly visible during the school day. ID cards are given to students annually at no charge on picture day. Returning students are to wear their most current ID until a new one is issued. New students must wait until their photo is taken on picture day. Lost IDs must be replaced at personal cost by purchasing directly from the vendor.

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Headgear

All headgear (hats, beanies, scarves, bandanas, and hoods of any kind, including “hoodies”) is forbidden on school property, except:

• When worn for religious purposes.

• When deemed acceptable by the administration for a specific special event.

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Other Uniform Requirements

• All clothing must be appropriately sized. Excessively tight or loose clothing will not be allowed.

• Undergarments cannot be visible at any time.

• No buttons, tags, or labels may be worn on the school uniform unless approved by the administration.

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Special Days

Designated THEMED Days

On school-designated themed days (i.e. Spirit Week, etc.) all attire must remain school-appropriate, and the school shall reserve the right to disallow attire not deemed appropriate.

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Specified Special Class Attire

Certain arts and PE classes require the use of specific uniforms required for class. These uniforms are available for purchase at the beginning of each semester. For information on where or how to purchase these items, please consult with the respective teacher(s). Students not wearing the appropriate PE or required class uniform will not receive credit for participation. PE uniforms are not approved for daily school attire throughout the entire day.

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Non-Compliance, Confiscation and Discipline

A student who is out of uniform or in violation of the dress code will not be admitted to class and will be subject to the school’s enforcement policies under the code of student conduct, including but not limited to, indoor suspension, schoolwork detail (i.e. lunch duty, Saturday detention, etc.) or being restricted/excluded from extra-curricular activities.

If a student is found out of uniform, the article of clothing or accessory in question will be confiscated, if possible (beanies, hats, hoodies, etc.). Confiscated items will be returned only to a parent/guardian, in the Front Office, after school. Miami Arts Charter School shall not be responsible for lost, stolen, or confiscated items.

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Other Attire Requirements- Student Performances and Special Assignments

Teachers, club sponsors, and organization advisors may set dress standards beyond the regular school dress code for their class, club, or event. This applies to school performances, student ambassador and ushering duties, representative events, field trips, and any other assignment where students represent Miami Arts Charter School. These standards may cover costumes, hair color, hair style, accessories, uniforms, and any other attire, at the discretion of the teacher, sponsor, or administration. Students who do not comply may be excluded from participating in the performance, event, or assignment.

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Policy Authority

Miami Arts Charter School follows the Miami-Dade County Schools Code of Student Conduct. Regarding dress code policies, the code provides a Vital Alert that states: “Students, while on school grounds during the regular day, must refrain from wearing clothing that (a) exposes underwear or body parts in an indecent or vulgar manner, or (b) disrupts the orderly learning environment.” The determination of what constitutes a disruption of a school program, or what attire is inappropriate for school, shall be made by the teacher, school employee, and, ultimately, the principal.

Dress Code — Board Rule 6Gx13-5C-1.031: Students are expected to come to school with proper care given to personal cleanliness, grooming, and neatness of dress. Students whose personal attire or grooming distracts the attention of other students or teachers from their schoolwork shall be required to make the necessary alterations to such attire or grooming before entering the classroom or be sent home by an administrator to be properly prepared for school. Students who fail to meet the minimum acceptable standards of cleanliness and neatness, as determined by administration and specified in this rule, shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures.