Uniform Policy

Dress Code

Tops: T-shirts, sweatshirts, blouses, sweaters with the official STEM logo (not written, drawn, or taped).
Bottoms: Pants, jeans, joggers, shorts, skirts, dresses, and athletic wear that:
- Reach at least fingertip length (for shorts, skirts, and dresses).
- Fully cover undergarments and private areas while sitting, standing, or moving.
Other Approved Items:
- Clothing that reflects a student’s gender identity and expression.
- Religious or cultural head coverings (e.g., hijabs, yarmulkes, durags, turbans).
- School-approved spirit wear or athletic uniforms that meet coverage standards.
- Appropriate attire for PE, labs, and CTE classes.

Pajamas or sleepwear (unless on designated spirit days).
Clothing that depicts or promotes drugs, alcohol, violence, hate speech, or sexually explicit content.
Clothing that exposes undergarments or private areas, including mesh or transparent fabric.
Tops such as halter tops, tank tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, or any style that does not provide full coverage of the midriff, sides, back, stomach, or shoulders.
Items that pose a safety risk (e.g., spikes, chains, or metal parts).
Hats worn indoors (unless for cultural, religious, or medical reasons).
Face coverings that obscure identity (unless for cultural, religious, or medical reasons).

Note: Final decisions about attire are made by school administration, considering safety, context, and intent.

Note: Final attire decisions rest with school administration, considering safety, context, and intent.

Students: Follow dress code daily and respond respectfully to concerns.

Parents/Guardians: Ensure student compliance and support resolution if contacted.

Homeroom Teachers: Reinforce expectations respectfully and refer repeated concerns to administration.

For any questions regarding the dress code, please refer to the Westminster Public Schools Dress Code Policy. Repeated dress code violations will be considered insubordination and may result in further discipline or suspension.