As we prepare for a new school year we will be sharing helpful information that can be found in the 2022-2023 Student-Parent handbook regarding dress and grooming codes.
Student dress, grooming, and personal cleanliness impact the image of San Joaquin Memorial High School. It is a part of school tradition to wear uniforms to avoid class distinction and over-interest in fads. Besides representing school families, the clean, up-to-code uniform draws students’ attention to community responsibility. A neat, clean, and tasteful appearance with well-groomed hair creates an atmosphere of confidence, respect, and learning. Moreover, it is an opportunity to uphold, reflect, and respect the dignity of the human person. In adhering to the San Joaquin Memorial High School uniform and dress code, students practice the virtues of humility, modesty, obedience, and respect.
It is the joint responsibility of parents and students to see that the uniform and dress code of the school is carried out daily; it is the responsibility of the teacher and staff to monitor and report non-compliance. Every student is expected to be in proper uniform every school day unless otherwise authorized. The uniform should be neat, clean, and in good repair. Violations of any uniform, dress code, and appearance requirements are subject to school disciplinary sanctions.
The school uniform/dress code promotes school identity and unity, fosters equality among our students, and facilitates a serious learning environment. The school is named in honor and memory of those San Joaquin Valley natives serving in the U.S. military that offered their lives in World War II. Students are required to comply with a uniform/dress code out of respect for the school’s history and tradition. All students are required to wear the complete Memorial uniform. Dennis, Dickies or like brands are acceptable. The administration reserves the right to determine, interpret and regulate what is appropriate appearance for San Joaquin Memorial students. All dress must be school appropriate, clean, in good repair and must fit properly. The San Joaquin Memorial Dress Code policy states specifically what students may wear on campus, if it is not expressly stated that it can be worn, then it CANNOT be worn.