District Policy 5511- DRESS AND GROOMING

The Board of Education believes that a pupil's dress reflects the attitude with which the pupil approaches his/her attendance and performance at school. Appropriate dress is one indication that a pupil has come to school prepared to learn accordingly. Researchers have found that dress codes that include uniforms benefit student behavior and safety, student achievement, school pride and an atmosphere of unity, student self-esteem, and cost benefits. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-7 and N.J.S.A. 18A:11-8, the Board of Education adopted a dress code requiring school uniforms. 

 * Students are required to be in uniform at all times while in school, unless otherwise noted in an IEP.*