Dress Code

 

  • Skirts and Dresses:
    • Skirts or dresses must extend two (2) inches beyond the longest finger on
      the hand with shoulders in a relaxed position and shall not be revealing,
      disruptive, or distract from the educational process.
    • Skirt or dress openings (slits) must not expose the upper leg higher than
      the “2 inch beyond the longest finger rule stated above”.
  • Tops:
    • Any shirt, blouse, or sweater may be worn with the following conditions:
    • The top must not be “see-through”.
    • Shirts and blouses must be properly buttoned and cannot expose the
      midriff when the arms are raised from the side.
    • Tank top style sleeveless dresses, shirts, or blouses that expose
      undergarments are not permitted. Tops must be at least 2.5 inches wide
      across each shoulder.
    • Any article of clothing, which exposes the back or midriff, may not be
      worn.
    • Muscle shirts may be worn, but not as primary garments. A shirt or top
      must be worn over them.
    • Shirt or dress sleeve openings must not expose the torso, chest, or
      undergarments.
    • Young ladies will have no low-cut tops, which expose cleavage.
  • Pants: 
    • Pants, jeans, or slacks, which are neat and clean, are acceptable.
    • Pants, shorts, or skirts which are frayed or have holes in the area
      between the top of the waistband to the tip of the longest finger on the
      student’s hand are prohibited.
    • Pants made of form-fitting stretch material, or "Yoga Pants", may not be worn as a primary
      outer garment. Tights and leggings may be worn only under other
      garments, which meet the provisions of this dress code.
    • Sagging is not acceptable.
    • Pants may not ride low exposing the torso, back, or undergarments.
    • Pajama style pants are not appropriate for school wear.
  • Shorts: 
    • Shorts, which are properly hemmed and appropriate length, are
      acceptable.
    • Shorts must extend to the tip of the longest finger on the hand with the
      shoulders in a relaxed position.
    • Shorts with slits on the sides are not permitted.
  • Accessories:
    • Examples of accessories which are not acceptable are as follows:
    • Headbands, armbands, leg bands
    • Hats, caps, hoods when worn in the building
    • Any clothing, jewelry, emblems, badges, symbols, signs, graffiti or any
      other items that are evidence of membership in or affiliation with a gang
      or other “secret society” are prohibited.
    • Clothing or accessories that display vulgar expressions, disrespect for the
      American flag, or alcohol or tobacco products are not permitted