Indian Trail Junior High

We have taken time during the school day to teach the expectations for this new policy for the 2022-2023 school year. If you need help clarifying,  please do not hesitate to call the number(s) below. 

We are limiting communication throughout the day with student cell phones to allow for students to re-engage with peers, and staff to support executive functioning, and interpersonal skills. A large part of why we come to school is for this in-person socialization. We learn to work together, listen, speak up, question things publically, and to be collaborative. At school, we do these actions face-to-face. The Indian Trail Cell Phone Policy is as follows:

Indian Trail students are to keep cell phones turned off or silenced, and locked in their assigned lockers throughout the school day. Devices should not be in pockets, purses, pencil bags, etc. Offenses are as follows: 

First offense: Students will receive a warning, and will need to return their phone to their locker for the remainder of the day. 

Second Offense: Students will need to turn in their cell phone to the Dean’s office. The cell phone can be picked up by the student at the end of the school day.

Third Offense: Students will need to turn in their cell phone to the Dean’s office. Parent Contact will be made, and the cell phone can be picked up by a parent at the end of the school day with a signature, and contract reminder of expectations.

Fourth Offense: Students will need to turn in their cell phone to the Dean’s office. Students, Parents, and Dean will meet to discuss strategies for adhering to the cell phone policy with responsibility, and accountability.

In the event that you must contact your student, please communicate with the Main Office

Deans’ Office (630) 458-2528                          Main Office (630) 458-2600

Addendum to Indian Trail Junior High School Dress Code

Updated August 2025

IT Dress Code Value Statement:
Students are expected to be dressed and groomed in a manner that will contribute to a positive school atmosphere. A student’s personal appearance, cleanliness, and behavior should demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, the learning environment while also allowing for student individuality.
Student dress code enforcement should not result in unnecessary barriers to school attendance.

Indian Trail Dress Code:

Section 1: Clothes must be worn in a way such that areas considered private are fully covered with opaque fabric.
Students should carry their student ID with them throughout the day, either on their person, or in their belongings. Students must wear:

• A top, which must reach at least below belly-button level, cover the sides and abdomen, fully cover the stomach and back, have straps (no strapless), and may not be see-through
   
• Bottoms that do not reveal undergarments or areas considered private
   
• Shoes
   

Section 2: Students may wear, as long as these items do not violate Section 1 above:

• Athletic wear, opaque leggings, skinny jeans or fitted pants, pants with holes and tears (so long as it does not violate Section 1)
   
• Religious headwear
   

Section 3: Students Cannot Wear:

• Violent language or images
   
• Images or language depicting drugs or alcohol (or any illegal item or activity)
   
• Hate speech, profanity, pornography
   
• Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any protected class or consistently marginalized groups
   
• Any clothing that intentionally reveals visible undergarments
   
• Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon
   
• Any item that obscures the face or ears with the following exceptions:
   
  • Personal protective equipment (masks, shields) during a pandemic
     
  • Items worn as a religious observance
     
• Ski masks
   
• Hats of any kind
   

Section 4 Dress Code Enforcement:
To ensure effective and equitable enforcement of this dress code, school staff shall enforce the dress code consistently using the requirement below.
Students will only be removed from spaces, hallways, or classrooms as a result of a dress code violation as outlined in Sections 1 and 3 above. Students in violation of Section 1 and/or 3 will be provided three (3) options to be dressed more to code during the school day:

• Students will be asked to put on their own alternative clothing, if already available at school, to be dressed more to code for the remainder of the day.
   
• Students will be provided with temporary school clothing to be dressed more to code for the remainder of the day.
   
• If necessary, students’ parents/guardians may be called during the school day to bring alternative clothing for the student to wear for the remainder of the day.
   

No student should be affected by dress code enforcement because of racial identity, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious identity, household income, body size/type, or body maturity.
School staff shall not enforce the school’s dress code more strictly against transgender and gender nonconforming students than other students.
Students should not be shamed or required to display their body in front of others (students, parents/guardians, or staff) in school. “Shaming” includes, but is not limited to:

• Kneeling or bending over to check attire fit
   
• Measuring straps or skirt length
   
• Asking students to account for their attire in the classroom or in hallways in front of others
   
• Calling out students in spaces, in hallways, or in classrooms about perceived dress code violations in front of others; in particular, directing students to correct sagged pants that do not expose the entire undergarment or confronting students about visible bra straps, since visible waistbands and straps on undergarments are permitted
   
• Accusing students of “distracting” other students with their clothing
   

Possible staff statements/actions to address dress code violations
Teacher: “Please make sure that you are being respectful and responsible by following the school dress code (cover up wear, do not wear, etc.) tomorrow. I do not want you to get in trouble for wearing that.”
This is a warning. After a teacher gives a warning to the student, notify the team so they are aware that the student has already been provided a warning.
Teacher: “I think that ___ (shirt, pants, outfit, etc.) violates the school dress code here at Indian Trail. What can you do tomorrow to ensure that you are being respectful and responsible by dressing according to our school dress code?” (follow up with team, this is a warning)
“Let’s call home together and have a discussion to make sure that we are all on the same page regarding the school dress code here at Indian Trail to ensure that you do not break this rule again.” (follow up with the team, this is a warning)
“I’m going to give you a pass to the Deans’ Office so you can discuss this with her.”

Student says: “I’ve been wearing this all day and no one said anything.” -OR- “But _____ is/was wearing the same thing and didn’t get in trouble.”
Teacher: “I can’t speak to other teachers, but now you are in my class and I need to enforce our class/school rules for dress code.” -OR- “Unfortunately, I did not see ____. So I can’t speak to him/her. Right now we are talking about you.”

Send the student to a staff buddy/dean if the violation is gender specific and the staff member feels uncomfortable with the situation.

These dress code guidelines shall apply to regular school days and summer school days, as well as any school-related events and activities, such as graduation, ceremonies, dances, and prom. Students who feel they have been subject to discriminatory enforcement of the dress code should contact any Indian Trail Junior High School administrator.