In its quest for excellence, Mesquite ISD is committed to requiring a higher expectation of dress for our students. The district believes that students should dress in a way that is appropriate for the learning environment. Maintaining a school atmosphere suitable for academic study will help students focus on the business of school. The Standard Dress Policy is a vital step toward furthering excellence and better preparing our students for college, careers, and life as adults.
Pant Styles and Colors
All pants must be solid khaki, navy blue, or black Dockers ® or similar style with a flat or pleated front. Pants must have belt loops, and must always be worn at the waist with a belt. Pants may not be tucked into shoes.
Capri Pants, Shorts, Skirts and Jumpers
Dockers ® -style capri pants and knee length shorts are allowed, as long as they meet the requirements for pants (khaki, navy blue or black; flat or pleated front with belt loops; worn at the waist with a belt). Ladies may wear knee-length or longer khaki, navy blue or black skirts and jumpers. Skirts must be worn at the waist, and if the skirt has belt loops a belt must be worn. Jumpers must be worn over a standard dress-approved shirt.
Belts
Belts must be worn within the belt loops and buckled at all times. Belts may be any color or pattern, as long as they are leather-like dress-style or canvas worn properly with an approved buckle.
Polos, Oxfords, and Turtlenecks Buttoned polo-style, knit shirts with
collars, turtleneck shirts, and oxford-styl or dress shirts must be a solid color or a school-approved shirt. All shirts must remain tucked in under all circumstances.
Undershirts
Undershirts must be white, black, or the same color as the top shirt. All shirts must remain tucked in under all circumstances.
Sweatshirts, Sweaters and Sweater Vests All sweatshirts, sweaters and sweater vests must be worn over a standard dress-approved shirt, must be a solid color or school approved, and must be appropriately sized in the shoulders, sleeves and length.
Shoes Shoes and boots may now be any color or pattern. Loafers, tennis shoes, mules, slides, and open-toed sandals with a back strap are all acceptable footwear (flip flops are not allowed in the standard dress policy).
Outerwear
Solid color fleece and lightweight jackets are allowed. Approved school jackets may be worn for feeder school or school of attendance only. All jackets must be appropriately sized and worn over a standard dress-approved shirt.
* Any outerwear garment that does not fit the description above MUST be removed upon entering the school building and placed in a locker. Students who are concerned about being cold while inside the school building must follow the guidelines above. No other outerwear garments may be worn inside of the school.
Inappropriate Standard Dress
Inappropriately-Sized Pants and Shorts
Clothing may not be oversized or a baggy style.
Wrong Pant Styles
Only Dockers ® or similar-style pants and shorts are standard dress-approved. Gaucho-style pants, corduroys, jeans, and tight-fitting pants are not approved. Pants, shorts, and skirts may not have studs or decorations of any kind.
Wrong Materials and Pant Styles
Only Dockers ® or similar-style pants and shorts are standard dress-approved. Other styles of pants and shorts that are not approved include sweatpants, wind pants, drawstrings, warm-ups, overalls or coveralls, cargo style, carpenter style, soccer or boxer style. Pants and shorts may not be leather, suede, vinyl, corduroy, denim or knit.
Inappropriate Belt and Jewelry Styles
Styles of belts that are not allowed include scarves or ribbons, tie or fringe belts, sequined or excessively decorated belts or buckles, oversized buckles (larger than credit card size), and chain or metal belts. Extremely large or bulky jewelry is not allowed.
Inappropriate Shirt Styles
Shirts may not have lettering of any kind (unless it is a school-approved shirt), cap sleeves or sleeveless styles, visible stripes, checks or other designs are not allowed. Shirts may not be thermal style or zippered. Tight, form-fitting or low-cut blouses are not allowed. Shirts must remain tucked in at all times.
Inappropriate Styles for Sweatshirts, Sweaters and Sweater Vests
Sweatshirts, sweaters and sweater vests may not be tight, form-fitting or oversized. Sweaters and sweatshirts may not be sleeveless or cap sleeved. Styles not allowed include shrugs and short vests or sweaters that end above the waistline.
Inappropriate Shoes, Shoelaces, Socks and Hosiery
Unacceptable shoe styles include flip-flops, and open-toed shoes without a back strap. Hosiery may not have checks, stripes, lettering, wording or designs. Shoes must be tied or fastened at all times.
Inappropriate Outerwear
Outerwear with lettering or brands larger than 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches are not allowed. Heavy and oversized coats and jackets are not allowed in the building.
