Brookhaven School District has updated its dress codes. The 2024-2025 Handbook will be distributed during the first week of school. Below are some of the key updates.

 

Bottoms/Pants

• No holes, rips, tears or patches
• Shorts, skirts, skorts and dresses must be within 4 inches above the knee or longer
• No leggings, yoga pants, jeggings, biker shorts, or pajamas
• Pants cannot be excessively baggy or tight

 

Tops/Shirts

• No crop tops
• No tight fitting or oversized shirts
• No tank tops
• No inappropriate, vulgar, racial, or gang-related designs or logos
• Short or long sleeve t-shirts, polos, or button-down shirts can be worn

 

Accessories

• Solid white, black, navy or gray 2-inch or smaller headbands may be worn
• No bandanas
• No blankets
• No sunglasses, hats, or other headgear
• Tattoos or other body markings deemed inappropriate must be covered at all times
• Only headwear approved by school administration for religious reasons or special school activities are permitted
• School-issued student ID badges are required to be worn by all students while on campus or at school-sanctioned events

 

Jackets/Heavy Coats

• No dusters/long/trench-type coats
• An appropriate top must be worn under the outerwear

 

Sweatshirts/Hoodies/Sweaters

• Same guidelines as tops/shirts
• No hoods should be worn inside the buildings

 

Hair

• Hair should not be a distraction
• It should be properly groomed and maintained

 

Shoes

• Shoes must be worn at all times
• No house slippers or slides ­— the heel of the foot must be secured by the shoe

 

Compliance or non-compliance with the dress code will be determined by the school administrators. Students who dress in a manner determined to be out of compliance with the dress code will receive consequences as listed in the new student handbook.