Dress Code

The dress code guidelines are in place to raise the standards and to help build a higher code of conduct at CIVA. All of the guidelines will be strictly enforced. CIVA believes that the manner in which students dress, accessorize and groom themselves affects the learning environment. By their appropriate appearance, students help create an environment that is conducive to their own as well as all student's learning. Students' appearance, therefore, clearly has a direct and indirect influence on school decorum and student achievement.

Unacceptable Dress:

• Any clothing that graphically is sexually suggestive, obscene, profane or drug, tobacco or alcohol-related.
• Any clothing or accessories that are disruptive or a potential threat to the safety or welfare of any student (e.g. chains or spikes).
• All students will be required to take off hoodies or jackets in the hallways and classrooms. (Teachers may grant permission for said items to be worn in class due to temperature fluctuations).
• Bedroom slippers.
• Clothing that is excessively ripped or torn.
• Clothing shorter than mid-thigh.
• Exposure of body parts or underwear with sagging clothing.
• Hats.
• Halter tops or "spaghetti strap" tops.
• Hooded sweatshirts (Hoodies) or jackets will be worn as an outer garment only.

• Inappropriately sheer, tight, low-cut or short clothing.
• Jogging or running shorts or cut-offs.
• Midriff tops or muscle shirts.
• Pagers, cell phones or other electronic equipment that disrupts the school environment.
• Shower slipper-type thongs.
• Sunglasses.
• T-Shirts with a screen-printed picture/slogan. (Plain or stripped T-shirts are fine).
• Underwear as outerwear

Any student who comes to school without proper attire will be required to wear school issued clothing or they may be sent home. Students who violate this policy in a continuing or flagrant manner may be suspended or disenrolled from CIVA.