At Pivot Charter School, we maintain a dress code that prioritizes fairness and inclusivity within our learning environment. Our dress code policy is designed to ensure that students' attire is appropriate, respectful, and consistent. Please review the following guidelines:

Tops:

All students are required to wear tops that fully cover their chest, abdomen, and midriff. This includes shirts, blouses, sweaters, and jackets. T-shirts and Hoodies may have graphics but must be appropriate. Tops should provide complete coverage even when students raise their arms above their heads and undergarments should not be showing. It is essential to select attire that does not display or suggest any sexual, vulgar, drug, gang, weapons, or alcohol-related wording or graphics. Students must choose clothing that promotes a positive and respectful atmosphere throughout the school community. This includes avoiding excessively tight or loose garments and ensuring a modest and comfortable fit.

Bottoms:

The length of bottoms, such as skirts, dresses, shorts, and pants, should be no shorter than the student's extended fingertips when their arms are fully extended at their sides. Students must refrain from wearing bottoms with rips or tears. Sweat pants and Joggers may be worn, but must be solid-colored with no design. Clothing should be worn in a manner that maintains a professional and appropriate appearance for the school setting. This includes avoiding excessively tight or loose garments and ensuring a modest and comfortable fit.

Footwear:

Shoes must have backs for safety reasons, minimizing the risk of accidents. As such, Slides, Slippers, and Flip-Flop are prohibited. Crocs will be permitted as long as the student wears them with the backs in place but must be changed when students participate in P.E./HOPE. Shoes must be worn at all times. Students must wear appropriate footwear that provides comfort and facilitates mobility throughout the school day.

Prohibited Attire:

Loungewear, Spaghetti Strap Shirts, Crop Tops, Spandex, and/or pajamas are strictly prohibited as part of the school attire. Additionally, any clothing or accessories that display or suggest sexual, vulgar, drug, gang, weapons, or alcohol-related wording or graphics are strictly prohibited. Students must avoid wearing clothing that may incite violence or disrupt the school environment.

Other Prohibited Items:

Students are not permitted to bring non-academic items to school in order to minimize distractions and safety concerns. This policy includes blankets, as they have been linked to outbreaks of lice and bedbugs. Exceptions include items necessary for lunch or medical purposes (note: medical items must adhere to Hillsborough County School District and State regulations, potentially requiring paperwork or supervised usage. Contact the front office for more information. Special occasions or specific cases may be considered for exceptions with administrative approval.