Dress Code
MNPS Standard School Attire (SSA) is an effective strategy to promote enhanced student appearance and behavior, which are key ingredients of a positive learning environment in which student safety and achievement are the highest priorities.
When a student is dressed in a manner which is likely to cause disruption or interference with the operation of the school, or in a manner that violates the developed guidelines, the principal shall take appropriate action, which may include suspension. Dress code enforcement shall be based solely on the guidelines, and shall not be based upon biases, gender norms, or gender assumptions.
Definition of Standard School Attire
Pants, shorts, crop pants, skirts, skorts or jumpers in the colors of navy blue, black, or any shade of khaki. Additionally, school students are permitted to wear jeans free of rips or holes, and athletic pants or shorts. *Leggings can be worn only under skirts, dresses, or shorts.
- Shirts with short or long sleeves and a collar (polo, dress-style with button, or turtleneck), in ANY SOLID COLOR. Students may also wear Spirit wear shirts any day.
- All shirts should be properly buttoned.
- Students should wear appropriate school shoes. For safety, avoid flip flops.
Implementation Details
Students shall dress and groom in a clean and neat manner so as not to distract or interfere with the operation of the school.
General Requirements
- Students will wear clothing of appropriate size. Pants, shorts, capri pants, skorts or skirts must fit at the waist and must not sag.
- The district will not require specific brands of clothing. No writing is allowed on clothing except logos or manufacturer trademarks which may be no larger than two inches. School logos are permitted.
- Shorts, jumpers, dresses, skirts or skorts must extend below the fingertip.
Additional Clothing
A single blazer, suit jacket, vest, sweater, or cardigan is permitted as a garment that may be worn over the Standard Attire top. The garments must also be in solid colors and must be worn over a shirt with a collar.