Student Dress Code Policy
Students attending schools in TPSD shall be required to wear uniforms to class. Uniforms shall be worn as follows:
Primary School Boys Dress Code (K-3):
White shirt (oxford or knit with collar), uniform navy pants (pleated, not pleated, or cuff), or shorts.
Middle School Boys Dress Code (4-8):
White shirt (oxford or knit with collar), uniform khaki pants, in khaki or black (pleated, not pleated, or cuff), shorts, or joggers are allowed.
Primary School Girls Dress Code (K-3):
White blouse (oxford, knit or broadcloth with collar), uniform navy pants (pleated, not pleated, or cuff), pleated skirt, shorts, skorts, jumper, or solid polo dress that is navy.
Middle School Girls (4-8):
White blouse (oxford, knit or broadcloth with collar), uniform khaki pants, in khaki or black (pleated, not pleated, or cuff), pleated or straight skirt, shorts, skorts or jumper.
Schools may elect a solid color shirt (based upon school colors) to wear along with the white shirts as long as the “oxford or knit with collar” remains the same (no multi-colored shirts are allowed). Bayou Black’s school color is hunter green. This color shirt may be worn.
The dress code also allows turtlenecks. Turtlenecks may be worn as follows:
Primary Grades:
Turtlenecks shall be white with no monograms, no name brands, and no logos. Turtlenecks do not have to be worn under a uniform shirt or a uniform jumper.
Middle and Secondary Grades:
Turtlenecks shall be white with no monograms, no name brands, and no logos. Turtlenecks shall be worn under a uniform shirt and/or uniform jumper.
Uniform Style Pants:
Depending on the grade of the student, uniform khaki pants must be navy, black, or khaki in color (no white allowed). No jean material will be acceptable. Pants may have partial or full elastic at the waist (joggers are allowed). Pants must have straight legs. Jumpsuits, overalls, or coveralls are not allowed. Pants may be pleated/not pleated, cuffed/not cuffed. If pants have a belt loop, a belt must be worn. Shorts, Capri, or full-length pants will be allowed. Shorts must conform to pants regulations and in grades 4-12 must be no shorter than five inches (5") from the knee when standing. The small discreet brand name, such as "Dockers," "Duckhead," etc. will be permitted.
Shirts:
Shirts must be oxford, knit, or broadcloth with a collar. Shirts must be short or long sleeved only. Sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
Sweatshirts/Sweaters and Undershirts:
Pullover hooded sweatshirts, or long-sleeve sweatshirts/sweaters will be permitted. They should not contain offensive language or graphics.
Jackets:
Jackets may not have inappropriate words or pictures.
- All students will wear the designated school uniform clothing as outlined in the uniform policy. All clothing must be worn as designed by manufacturer. (No tying outerwear around waist or neck.
- The wearing of uniforms which are oversized, baggy, sagging, or extremely tight fitting is prohibited.
- Pants must be hemmed and side slits are not permitted. Pants cannot be made of denim material (jeans).
- Belts may not be more than one size larger than the waist. All students must wear belts if pants have loops. Waistbands should be worn on waist.
- Shirts must be worn tucked in at all times. Undergarments must not be visible.
- Uniform shirt collars must be visible when wearing a sweatshirt.
- All apparel in grades 4-12 must be worn no shorter than five inches (5") from the knee when standing.
- Footwear must be worn to school, and students are encouraged to wear socks. When socks, leggings, or stockings are worn, they may be any color, and have stripes or logos as long as they are not distracting, doesn’t contain offensive language or graphics and is a solid material with no holes.
- Footwear must have a closed front, fully closed back, and possess a hard bottom sole.
- Body piercing (except for the ears) that is visible will be prohibited. (Example: nose, lips, tongue, eyebrows, etc.)
- Students will not be allowed to wear ornate, cumbersome, or excessive jewelry or head/hair accessories that are distracting or contain offensive language or graphics. The TPSD and its affiliates are not responsible for any damage, injury, or loss associated with the wearing of such items.
- No caps, visors, beanies, bonnets, or hoodie hoods are allowed to be worn in the school building.
- New students to the parish will be given two (2) weeks from the date of enrollment
- Student's hair must be groomed in such a manner that it will not draw undue attention. All naturally occurring hair colors are allowed (black, brunette, auburn, or blonde -- natural or dyed). Blue, pink, purple, green, orange, etc. is not allowed.
- Faces must be kept neat, both in the case of boys with facial hair or girls with excessive make-up.
- Basic to the grooming code is a commitment to neat, well-groomed students with personal hygiene and cleanliness being mandatory.
NOTE: For further clarification, in all questions regarding grooming and dress, if the administration decides that the student's attire or appearance is disruptive of the learning process, or so offensive or suggestive as to distract other students, then the attire or appearance will not be allowed.
GRADES K- 12
- First Offense: Verbal warning by faculty member, and correction of the infraction.
- Second Offense: Dress code letter sent to parent, an appropriate school consequence, and correction of infraction.
- Third Offense: Parent conference required, and correction of infraction.
- Fourth Offense: Office referral, parent notification, Saturday school or in-school disciplinary action, and correction of infraction.
Repeated violations of this policy will be considered willful disobedience and will result in appropriate disciplinary action. Dress Code and ID violation offences will start over in January.
PreK-5th-State Law prohibits the suspension or expulsion of a student in grades PreK-5 from school or suspended from riding on a school bus for a school uniform violation that is not tied to willful disregard of school policies.
