ARTICLE XXXIV: SMITHFIELD DRESS CODE

Smithfield School District

Educators shall wear clothing that reflects a professional appearance and reinforces their positions as role models for their students.  Recognizing the professional status of the teachers in the Smithfield Public Schools, the following dress guidelines are established for all educators.

Clothing such as jackets, suits, ties, skirts/dresses, blouses/shirts, sweaters, turtleneck shirts, shirts with collars, slacks, pants, etc. is acceptable.  All professionals are expected to wear attire that is not short, low cut, or tight.  Examples of unacceptable attire would include:  clothing that contains a logo contrary to the mission of the District, is designed to have the midriff exposed, or is used for exercise.

Jeans and shorts are not acceptable on a regular school day, but may be allowed on special event days as noted below.

During special event days that have been approved by building administration, the defined dress code can be relaxed, while still maintaining the spirit of the code. Examples of special event days would include:  school spirit days, field day, and faculty casual dress day.