Dress Code for Grades 9-12

The following universal dress code guidelines apply to all high schools (grades 9-12):

• As a general rule, all garments must be neat, clean, properly sized, without holes and rips, and in acceptable repair. Students may not wear anything that promotes gangs; tobacco, drug and alcohol use; sexual activity; or anything illegal or immoral.
• Head: Hats, caps and head coverings are not permitted to be worn indoors.
• Tops: Upper garments must be properly sized. Underwear, shoulders, chest, back and midsection may not be visible. All shirts cannot be longer than wrist length. Shirts longer than wrist length must be tucked in. Hoodies and hooded apparel are not permitted except for "school spiritwear" that has been pre-approved by administration.
• Bottoms: All lower garments must be anchored at the natural waist and cannot drag on the ground or have writing across the seat. Garments that are tight-fitting, oversized, drooping and exposing more than mid-thigh are not permitted. Waistbands may not be more than one inch larger than a student's natural waist size. Pants cannot be gathered/drawn together at the waist and cannot be worn lower than the waist.
• Shoes: All footwear must be secure on the foot and not present a safety hazard. Slippers, flip-flops, stilettos and shower shoes are not permitted.
• Enforcement: In order to promote a safe and healthy school setting and enhance the educational environment, the Dress Code is incorporated into the Code of Student Behavior. Any student in violation of the Dress Code may be subject to discipline and may be required to change into compliant clothing before being permitted to attend classes or school activities.