Parent: Please read and review this dress code with your student.

We accept the premise that the major responsibility for student appearance rests with the parents. Parents then have an obligation not only to provide clothing, but to guide the student's selection in proper wearing apparel and determine its suitability. Parents should see that students are dressed appropriately for the school environment prior to leaving home.

1. Students are encouraged to wear clean, neat clothing that is in good repair and to be groomed appropriately for the classroom environment.

• Coast High School prohibits any attire which is disruptive to the educational process.

2. Students are encouraged to dress in a safe manner consistent with community mores and values. Any clothing that is sexually suggestive, provocative, or revealing is disruptive of the learning environment.

• Coast High School prohibits clothing which shows or conveys messages of a sexual tone, including but not limited to obscene symbols, signs or slogans.

Examples of prohibited clothing include but are not limited to:

• Bare midriff shirts (shirt needs to meet the top of pants or skirt)
• Halter tops/off the shoulder tops
• Short shorts/short skirts/low-cut jeans
• Swim suits or tube tops
• Clothing which allows underwear or portions of the anatomy, not properly covered by underware, to be inappropriately exposed below and/or above the waist (cleavage, spaghetti string straps, tank tops, etc.)
• "Player 69" clothing
• Muscle shirts
• Pajamas

3. Students are encouraged to dress in a safe manner.

• Coast High School prohibits clothing which is unsafe, dangerous, or hazardous to health. This includes but is not limited to spikes and chains on jewelry or any article of clothing.
• Facial piercing/jewelry is not permitted. (A safety issue for mailes/females)
• Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Slippers, socks or sock-like footwear without shoes are not allowed.
• Sunglasses shall not be worn inside of classroom.

4. Students are encouraged to be tolerant of others. Clothing which carries a message of intolerance or is demeaning of other students leads to conflict and is disruptive of the learning environment.

• Coast High School prohibits any attire which contains words or symbols which degrade gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation or ethnic values.

5. Students are encouraged to develop healthy life styles.

• Coast High School prohibits clothing and jewelry which advertises tomacco, alcohol, drugs, any illegal substances, or depicts illegal acts, weapons or promotes violence.

6. Coast High School prohibits any gang-related styles. This includes any combination of clothing, which, upon guidance of law enforcement agencies, is considered gang related. Due to changing trends in gang attire, clothing, jewelry, accessories, and grooming styles, restrictions may change as necessary. Notice of changes will be posted on the bulletin board or in the diploma office as soon as it is reasonably possible.

Examples of gang-related attire include but are not limited to:

• Pant legs longer than the top of the shoes or shorts longer than the top of the knee
• Shorts when worn with socks touching the bottom hem of the shorts
• Socks worn with shorts and socks touching the bottom hem of the shorts
• Spikes or chains on any article of clothing
• Head coverings such as hats, visors, bandannas, caps, hair nets, and scarves (except for medical or religious reasons)
• Monikers or other gang markings
• Web, untied, or dangling belts
• Jewelry/buckles with gang symbols or initials other than your own
• Visible tattoos (gang, prison or obscene)
• Baggy or oversized clothing capable of concealing weapons - measured 6 inches from the thigh to edge of pants - no frayed cuffs
• Steel toed shoes or boots with colored or white laces
• Any professional or collegiate sports team jersey, jackets, warm-up gear.
• NO sagging pants or shorts (must be worn above the hips)
• Student backpacks, notebooks, folders, or other carrying bags may not display gang graffiti, obscene symbols, signs, slogans, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or degrading items.

Consequences for failure to adhere to student dress code:

• Students who do not meet these standards may be sent home to prepare themselves before they reenter school. Repeated violations may result in more severe disciplinary actions.

Should you have any questions, contact Dr. Doris Longmead or Ms. Marilyn Palomino at 714-842-4779 to inquire about the appropriateness of specific clothing items.