The reputation of a school is based to a great extent upon the behavior and appearance of its student body. Student dress should reflect the importance that education plays in every student's life. All students are expected to dress and groom themselves neatly and modestly in appropriate, designated clothing. When there is any question about the suitability of a student's attire, it is the final authority of the school principal or Office of the Dean of Student Development as to whether a young man's or young lady's attire or general appearance is acceptable.
In order to assist students in maintaining the proper focus on academics and social development, Jones College Prep enforces uniform dress standards (listed below) appropriate for a learning environment. In general, if average grandparents would be uncomfortable with the attire of a student, the attire is inappropriate. Failure to abide by the uniform dress code will result in the student having to report to the Assistant Dean’s Office (room 203) to check out appropriate clothes for use that day. Students will earn one detention on the first infraction.
A general framework for uniform dress is:
(1) Photo ID card visibly worn around the neck at all times
(2) Neat and clean appearance, no torn clothing
(3) Pants must be secured at the waist
(4) Shoes must be worn.
The following are not permitted:
• Clothing, belts, shoes, jewelry or anything that denotes any drug, sexual or gang related affiliation
• Identical clothing or any clothing that identifies students as a member of any non-school sponsored organization including but not limited to clothing which displays vulgar language
• Picks/combs in hairstyles
• Sunglasses
• Unbuttoned/revealing shirts/blouses/pants
• Hats, scarves, or any full head coverings - males/females hats must be placed in lockers (exceptions can be given by principal or assistant principals to individual students if they are satisfying religious requirements)
• Sweat bands or head bands
• Team jerseys without a shirt underneath
• Halter/tube/tank tops, (showing cleavage),bare midriffs
• Backless tops or sweaters/dresses with plunging back or neck lines or the exposure of underwear
• Short skirts or dresses and undershirts/undergarments worn as regular clothing
• Outerwear worn in the building [Coats and jackets are allowed in the building when it is extremely cold. If students are found using their coat or jacket to conceal contraband (i.e. Cell phones, weapons, drugs, etc.) the usual consequences will apply and student will no longer be allowed to wear outwear.] It is also the student’s responsibility to dress in layers on cold winter days. If a student’s outerwear is too bulky to store in their locker the student should report to the attendance or discipline office for assistance.
