Dress Code
2026-2027
Dress with Pride. Learn with Focus. Lead with Excellence.
Purpose
The spirit of the dress code is that students wear clothing that is neat in appearance, fits properly, and does not cause or create distractions in the learning environment.
Shirts
Any Color
Students may wear:
Any color polo shirt with a collar and buttons (3–5 buttons) or a short-sleeve shirt.
Shirts may be untucked but may not extend beyond the student's fingertips.
Metro E, Miller High School, club, or organization-sponsored/designed T-shirts.
Spirit shirts (T-shirts manufactured by an outside source and not sponsored through Metro E or an organization are permissible), provided they:
Display a prominent Metro E or Miller High School logo.
Are traditional T-shirt style.
Show Your Pride!
Students are encouraged to wear Metro E gear with pride.
Pants, Jeans, Shorts & Skirts
Any Solid Color
Students may wear:
Standard-cut jeans or dress pants.
Shorts, skirts, and dresses in any solid color.
Requirements:
Pants and jeans must be properly hemmed and free of cuts, holes, or frayed areas above the knee.
Shorts may not be shorter than mid-thigh length.
Dresses are permitted when worn with appropriate undergarments.
Oversized clothing is prohibited. "Bagging" or "sagging" pants are not allowed. All pants must be worn at the waist.
Tight-fitting pants such as tights, leggings, bicycle pants, or spandex are prohibited.
Pajama pants, sweatpants, warm-ups, wind pants, athletic shorts, or basketball shorts are not permitted unless approved for a designated dress-up theme day.
Shoes & Belts
Shoes
Shoes must have closed toes and closed heels.
Athletic shoes worn with socks are encouraged for safety and proper body function.
Prohibited Footwear
The following are not allowed:
Slides ("slaps")
Sandals
Steel-toed shoes
House shoes
Slippers
Platform shoes
Crocs®
Belts
Belts are encouraged but not required.
If worn, belts must fit properly and be worn at the appropriate length.
Prohibited Accessories
The following are not allowed:
Dangling, studded, embedded, bottle-cap, ringed, or spiked belts.
Distracting belt buckles.
Winter Wear & Jackets
Hoodies are permitted; however, hoods may not be worn over the head during the school day.
Logos and labels on outerwear are permitted if they are school-appropriate.
When wearing a jacket, the shirt underneath must comply with the dress code.
Sweatpants and warm-up pants may not be worn unless it is a designated dress-up theme day.
Backpacks, Jewelry & Accessories
Backpacks
Only clear backpacks are permitted.
Jewelry
Students may wear earrings in their ears only.
No more than two earrings are permitted in each ear.
Earrings larger than one inch are prohibited.
Prohibited Accessories
Chains attached to clothing or wallets.
Body piercings, including but not limited to nose, tongue, eyebrow, lip, or gauge piercings.
Caps, hats, and hoods inside the school building.
Grooming
Students are expected to maintain a clean, neat, and non-distracting appearance.
Requirements include:
Hairstyles should be clean, neat, and not distracting.
Hair may not cover the eyes.
Makeup may be worn in a tasteful manner.
Notches or slits shaved into eyebrows are not permitted.
Unnatural hair colors are prohibited.
Spiked hairstyles and shaved hair designs are prohibited.
Dress Code Violations
Students who violate the dress code will be referred to the office and receive a disciplinary infraction.
Parents/guardians will be contacted and asked to bring appropriate clothing.
If a parent/guardian cannot be reached or cannot come to the school, the student may be removed from class and assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS) for the remainder of the day or until appropriate clothing is obtained.
CCISD Standard Dress Expectations
Parents and students are expected to use good judgment when selecting school attire.
Students must:
Wear clothing that fits properly, is neat, and is not revealing.
Avoid clothing or accessories that advertise, promote, or are associated with gangs or gang activity.
Follow any additional campus or district expectations regarding appropriate dress.
School administrators reserve the final decision regarding dress code compliance.
Metro E Standard Dress Philosophy
The Metro Elementary School of Design dress code is in effect from the time students arrive on campus until they leave school grounds.
Our goal is to:
Minimize distractions to learning.
Promote school pride.
Maintain a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment.
Ensure students are ready to learn each day.
Together, we create a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment.
Metro Elementary School of Design Buccaneers
Respect. Responsibility. Ready to Learn.
