PROFESSIONAL DRESS CODE FOR TEACHING AND NON- TEACHING STAFF
MV International School believes that employees of the School can more effectively carry out
their respective functions and responsibilities which help meet the School primary function of
educating students when staff members dress in a professional manner. Students, parents, and
other community members who interact with staff members are more likely to respond
favorably to a staff member who dresses professionally. Students are more likely to show
respect and follow directions from a staff member who dresses professionally. Therefore, the
school Board adopts the following dress code for staff members.
Professional Dress Standards for Men
Acceptable Attire / Grooming
Pants preferable formal with creases in pants helps to improve the image of the apparel.
Collared shirts to include Polo-type and button-down shirts
Ties and dress coats improve the image; recommended on occasions when required.
Visible body piercing; ONLY the ear(s) is acceptable.
Cologne or aftershave to be unobtrusive.
Shoes that are clean and polished improve the image.
(Tennis shoes often detract from the image and should be worn sparingly at the direction of the
principal).
Facial hair must be neat and well groomed.
Non-Acceptable Attire / Grooming
Jeans and T-Shirts may not be worn except during special days determined by the principal. In
no case should T-Shirts be worn other than special days.
Tattered cuffs, tears in clothing, and heavy wear marks are unacceptable.
Sweat pants and jogging suits are not acceptable.
Hats are not to be worn in building.
Visible body tattoos are unacceptable.
Professional Dress Standards for Women
Acceptable Attire / Grooming
Salwar kameez, Sarees, Kurtis slacks.
Should always be presentable with decent appearance.
Makeup, perfume, or cologne to be unobtrusive.
Unacceptable Attire / Grooming
T-Shirts and jeans may not be worn except during special days.
determined by the principal. In no case should T-Shirts be worn other than special days.
Sweat pants, spandex pants, leggings, and jogging suits are unacceptable.
Tattered cuffs, tears in clothing and heavy wear marks are unacceptable.
Visible body tattoos are unacceptable.