Please review the district dress code before Monday, 8/29.
cerritoshs.us/dresscode/
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Dress Code:
The Board expects students to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to wear clothes that are suitable for the school activities in which they participate. Students' clothing must not present a health or safety hazard or a distraction which would interfere with the educational process.
In recognition of the institutional responsibilities and goals of the ABC Unified School District, Cerritos High School hereby adopts the following rules relative to the dress and appearance of students:
BP 5132(a)
STUDENTS ARE TO REFRAIN FROM WEARING
1. Gang-related clothing/articles are not permitted. This includes oversized clothing.
2. Pants/shorts/skirts may not expose the buttocks/underwear.
3. Clothing depicting weapons, drugs/alcohol/tobacco/sex-related or obscene gestures/profanity shall not
be worn/displayed on campus/at school activities.
4. Over-revealing attire is not permitted. This includes, but is not limited to:
○ Tops: plunging necklines/tops; lace/ mesh (see-through) material; "Lingerie look" fashions;
halter-tops, tube tops; bathing suit tops; or any top that exposes skin at the back or midriff
(standing upright/seated, midriff may not be exposed); open back tops.
○ Bottoms: skirts must be mid-thigh in length; shredded shorts/jeans in the thighs/ buttocks must
be worn with black tights or shorts underneath & may not reveal underwear).
5. Articles of clothing that expose undergarments will not be permitted.
6. No student shall wear articles of clothing, jewelry, or accessories that, in the opinion of the school principal or designee, poses a threat to the physical well-being/ safety of the student or others.
Violation of the dress code will result in requiring the student to change before continuing the school day.
Continued violations will result in further disciplinary action.