Standardized Dress Code 2024 – 2025

Male students must wear clean clothing (shirt, slacks, jeans, shorts, trousers) that is not torn or damaged. Female students must wear clean clothing (dress, blouse, shirt, skirt, shorts, slacks, jeans) that is not excessively torn or damaged. Pants must be worn with the waist at waist level, and shirts or blouses must be buttoned. All students must wear shoes and appropriate undergarments. At grades 6-12, shorts Dayton ISD Secondary Student Handbook Page 51 and skirts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knees. Leggings (including wide bottom flares), jeggings, or tights may not be worn.

• Collared or T-shirts, short or long sleeves OR Spirit Shirts, representing Dayton ISD, in the appropriate grade color.
  • 6th grade- Gray
  • 7th grade- Black
  • 8th grade- Dayton purple or medium to dark lavender. No maroon, burgundy, pink, etc.
• Shirts or blouses may not reveal undergarments or cleavage. Midriff-length tops that leave exposed skin, spaghetti strap,s or halter tops are not permitted
• Undershirts – worn under hoodies, sweaters, or jackets must be the color of standardized dress shirts.
• Pants, capris, skirts, or shorts – must be one solid color only; without distracting prints. No camouflage pants. Clothing must not be excessively torn or damaged.
• Jackets/Sweatshirts – All jackets and sweatshirts must be in appropriate grade-level color.
• Shoes – must have a closed toe with a back. Crocs must be worn with a strap on the heel. No high heels or platform shoes

• Backpacks – only mesh or clear backpacks (with solid backs) are allowed for all Pre-K through 12th-grade students. Rolling backpacks aren’t allowed on any campus.