At Kinard, we follow the PSD dress policy, which can be found in the Poudre School District Student Rights and Code of Conduct booklet. These guidelines help to ensure cleanliness, health, safety, and preservation of a positive learning environment. Responsibility for the dress and appearance of students generally rests with the individual students and their parents. Student appearance should reflect pride in themselves when attending school and school sponsored events. As stated in district policy, students must wear: a shirt (with fabric in the front, back, and on the sides underneath the arms); pants or the equivalent (e.g. a skirt, sweatpants, leggings, a dress, or shorts); and shoes (e.g. sandals, boots, or athletic shoes). All apparel must be opaque and worn in a way that covers breasts, nipples, genitals, midriff, and buttocks. In addition:
- Clothing choices need to allow for the participation in all school-related activities (e.g. flip flops, Crocs, and sandals are okay for school, but students should bring athletic shoes when they participate in P.E. and health classes due to the activity level).
- Students who wear shirts with inappropriate statements or pictures that cause or have the potential to cause disruption to the learning of others will be asked to wear the shirt inside out or will be provided with another shirt if one is available. They may also call home and ask their parents to bring a different shirt or top.
- Hats or hoods that do not obscure a student’s face or ears are permitted.
- Backpacks should be left in lockers during the school day.