DRESS CODE do-rags, hoods, sweatbands, stockings, etc.
Students may not have in their
possession a hat or headwear during the school day. These should be
Statement of Purpose: placed in your locker upon arrival at school. Hooded sweatshirts may be
A student will maintain personal attire and grooming standards that worn without the hood being worn.
promote safety, health, and modesty, and are not disruptive to the 3. No industrial or pet chains or collars around the neck, wrists, or waist
educational environment. or chains attached to wallets or belts are permitted.
4. Clothing that displays the names or advertisements of drugs, alcohol, or
A. SHIRTS tobacco products, profane, vulgar, violent, illegal, immoral, or hate
1. Shirt straps must measure at least 2” wide. messages, or sexual innuendo is prohibited. Examples of some
2. Shirts worn outside the waistband must be of sufficient length that no inappropriate displays include but are not limited to the following: sexual
flesh is exposed when the student fully extends one arm above the head. innuendos-hooters, Big Johnson, coed naked. Hate symbols-Nazi
3. No off the shoulder shirts. emblems, KKK. Illegal activities - Drink till you drop, the more I drink,
4. No low cut revealing tops. the better you look. There can be and are many others. Students who have
5. No see-through or sheer shirts unless worn over a shirt that meets the a question about the appropriateness of their clothing should consult a
dress code requirements. building administrator.
5. Accessories must not disrupt the educational process or draw undue
B. PANTS attention to the individuals. They must be free of offensive or suggestive
1. No extra long pants. words or graphics, and contain no references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco,
2. No low slung pants exposing underwear illegal/immoral substances or activities.
3. No holes, rips, or tears are permitted in “inappropriate” places. (i.e. 6. Footwear must be worn at all times.
crotch, seat, etc.) 7. Students are not allowed to wear, carry, or display gang paraphernalia.
8. No sunglasses may be worn or visible at any time during the day.
C. SHORTS/SKIRTS/DRESSES/JUMPERS/SKORTS 9. Spirit group uniforms worn to attend class must meet all dress code
1. Must reach the “mid-point” of the thigh or below, (must extend requirements.
beyond the longest finger when you hang your arms relaxed at your
side. F. STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS
2. The top of the dress must meet the shirt requirement of the dress code
or have a shirt beneath it that does. 1. Students are responsible for dressing appropriately for seasonal
3. Slits in skirts may not be longer than a dollar bill's length above the conditions.
knee.
4. No low slung skirts exposing underwear. Not all dress code infractions have been listed. Disciplinary action may be
taken with student dress that is deemed inappropriate when referencing the
D. COATS/JACKETS/SWEATSHIRTS Dress Code Statement of Purpose. It is the discretion of the administration
1. All winter coats and jackets must be removed and put in student’s and/or faculty as to what is appropriate for the learning environment. This
locker upon arrival at school. Students are not permitted to wear or includes whether garments are inappropriately tight or revealing. Any
carry these clothing articles with them during the day. student wearing questionable attire will be asked to comply with Dress
Code rules. If the student does not comply, he/she will be reported to their
E. OTHER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS administrator. Corrective action(s) (i.e. changing clothes) and/or other
1. All clothing should be clean and in good repair. disciplinary consequences will be required.
2. No head coverings are permitted (exceptions may be made for
traditionally recognized religious observation). This includes hats, 18
