Going Shopping and Want to Know Minnetonka Schools' Dress Code?

Some schools ask for one type of dress for their students and some ask for another.

To save you time before you head out back-to-school shopping, here are the rules at Minnetonka Schools.

The following dress and grooming items are prohibited:

• Clothing that does not cover the midriff and chest, clothing that does not cover undergarments, and undergarments that are worn as outer garments are all examples of dress that creates a distracting environment.

• Clothing that includes words or pictures that are obscene, vulgar, sexually explicit, convey sexual innuendo, abuse or discrimination, or which promote or advertise alcohol, chemicals, tobacco or any other product that is illegal for use by minors.

• Clothing and other items or grooming in a manner that represents and/or promotes threat/hate groups or gangs.

• Jewelry that presents a safety hazard to self and/or others.

• Hats, caps, bandanas and other head attire during the school day. Exceptions will be made for religious and medical reasons. This limitation does not apply at the high school in the hallways, commons area and cafeteria.

• Wearing of masks, painted faces, disguises or grooming that limits or prevents the identification of a student.

The Minnetonka Public Schools encourage students to take pride in their attire at school. The dress and grooming of students becomes the concern of the school if it causes disruption of the educational program or is offensive or inappropriate to others. Students should dress in a manner that takes into consideration the educational environment, safety, health and welfare of others.

First offense: Record of Offense, T-shirt to cover, Student is notified

Second offense: Record of offense, Letter home, T-shirt to cover or sent home

Third offense: Record of Offense, Detention as assigned, T-shirt to cover or sent home

After the third offense within one semester, the student behavior will be considered as insubordination.