Dress Code
RISD Guidelines for Elementary Student Dress
Clothes must be worn in a way that private areas are all fully covered. Undergarments, except
straps and waistbands, should not be visible. All items listed in the “must wear” and “may wear”
categories below must meet this basic principle.
Student must wear (while following the basic principle above):
● An opaque top with a sleeve or strap and must cover the stomach, back, and chest area
● An opaque bottom, such as pants, jeans or the equivalent of a skirt, sweatpants, joggers,
leggings, dress, or shorts
● Closed-toe shoes
Students may wear, as long as these items do not violate basic principle above:
● Fitted pants, including leggings, yoga pants, and skinny jeans
● Ripped jeans as long as underwear and private body parts are not exposed
● Athletic shorts and athletic skirts
● Religious headwear
Students cannot wear:
● Images, language or symbols that depict tobacco products, drugs, drug paraphernalia,
alcohol, violence, hate speech, profanity, pornography, gang symbols, or other illegal
activities
● Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on a
protected class or group.
● Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon
Dress Code Implementation - Regional Sections
REGION 1 | Head area |  |
REGION 2 | Shoulders and chest | |
REGION 3 | Mid-drift/Stomach and back |  |
REGION 4 | Upper Thigh and leg area |  |
