MPA Dress Code—Grades 9 - 12

We believe that students should dress appropriately for the school environment and dress in such a way as to express respect for themselves and others. Above all, decency is required of all members of this community. All images or language on clothing must be in agreement with MPA’s established community values and policies (code of ethics, respect policy, respectful discourse.)

General guidelines:

• No cut, ripped or torn clothing, or sleepwear is acceptable.
• Clothing that reveals bare backs, bare shoulders, exposed midriffs, cleavage, or under garments is not acceptable. Shoulder straps must be at least 2 fingers wide.
• All shirts and tops must reach to or extend past the waistline of pants/shorts/skirts when arms are raised and when seated.
• Length of shorts and skirts must extend past the fingertips when arms are hanging down.
• Caps, hats or bandanas may not be worn in the school building during the school day.
• Students must wear shoes at all times in the building.
• Athletic shoes with cleats are prohibited in the building.
• Logos: All logos must follow the school’s respect policy and may not have offensive
  language or images. Writing across the back of pants/shorts/skirts is not acceptable.

Students are expected to comply with any requests made by a staff member.

Consequences:

• First offense—One hour detention
• Second offense —additional 2 hours of detention and possible parent conference
• Third violation—Conference with parents and possible suspension