Porter Ridge Middle School Dress Code
Students should dress appropriately for school each day. The clothing should not be a distraction in the
learning environment and should be comfortable for all school activities. The education of our students
is our highest priority and students’ clothing should not serve as a hindrance to that purpose. Clothing
must cover all undergarments and the midriff. Logos or garments that promote alcohol, drugs, tobacco,
gang affiliation, nudity, or profanity are not allowed.
NONCOMPLIANCE: Failure to comply with the administration will result in disciplinary action which may
include out of school suspension.
Appropriate dress for school will be:
Students are not permitted to wear pajamas or bedroom slippers.
No muscle shirts, camisoles, tube tops, strapless shirts or spaghetti strap shirts without short
sleeve t-shirt underneath even when covered by another garment.
Tank tops are permitted as long as the straps are at least 3 fingers or two inches wide.
Shirts must cover the midriff at all times.
Pants for boys and girls must fit at the waist. Undergarments must not be visible.
Shorts are permitted, but must be no shorter than 4 inches above the knee.
Shoes are to be worn at all times on school property. Shoes having/needing laces must be tied.
No deep plunging or see-through shirts. All shirts should adequately cover the chest area.
No skirts/dresses can be shorter than 2 inches above the knee. The slit in a skirt may not come
higher than 2 inches above the knee. This rule still applies if leggings or stockings are worn.
No inappropriate holes or frays will be permitted more than 4 inches above the knee. (As
determined by administration).
Open back shirts are not permitted.
No inappropriate graphics (i.e., words, drawings, pictures, autographs, symbols) is allowed on
clothes or bodies.
No Leggings or Yoga Pants (unless covered by appropriate clothing down to inches above the
knee)
No bandanas/hats/headscarves/”Doo Rags”/sunglasses/hoods up in the school building.
No 2 inch or higher heel shoes.
No chains hanging from clothing, no spiked jewelry, no weapon-like or sharp jewelry is allowed.
Any clothing that causes a distraction in the learning environment or is deemed inappropriate is
prohibited as determined by administration.
