School Town of Highland's
Official Dress Code Policy

SHIRTS/SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS

• All shirts/tops must have sleeves and be long enough to be tucked into pants, skirts, shorts, etc.
• All shirts/tops must be sized appropriately and not excessively tight or large.
• Apparel must cover back, chest, shoulders, underarms, midriff and undergarments at all times.  No visible chest or cleavage.  Acceptable examples include, but are not limited to, crew necks, polos, and button down shirts.

UNACCEPTABLE SHIRTS/ SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS

• No bare or exposed midriffs, see-through apparel, tube tops, or halters.  Camisoles, tank tops and muscle shirts may not be worn alone. (See 3rd bullet above).
• No outerwear (jackets, coats, windbreakers, etc.) is to be worn during the school day.

PANTS/SHORTS/SKIRTS/DRESSES

• All pants/shorts/skirts must be appropriately sized, worn at the waist, and cover undergarments at all times.  If necessary, belts must be worn to maintain proper placement.
• All shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no shorter than knee-length.

UNACCEPTABLE PANTS/SKIRTS/DRESSES

• Sheer, see-through apparel. 
• Low-rise apparel that exposes bare skin and/or undergarments. 
• Tight-fitting, “stretch�?material (lycra, spandex, etc.) 
• Pajama bottoms, loungewear, and boxers.

HEADWEAR

• HEADWEAR IS UNACCEPTABLE, including but not limited to the following:  sweatshirt hoods, sweatbands, caps, hats, bandanas, do-rags, and sunglasses, etc.  Exceptions:  are made for religious and medical reasons.

HAIR AND MAKE-UP

• Extreme hairstyles or make-up that would interfere with the learning process, cause a disruption to the educational environment, or be a health or safety hazard are prohibited.

TATTOOS

• Offensive or gang-related tattoos, brands, or writing on the body are not permitted or must be covered to prohibit their display.

CLOTHING IN GENERAL

• Clothing, shoes, or accessories worn in school or at school-related activities with pictures or messages that contain objectionable material are prohibited.  This includes items related to:  gangs, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, sex or violence, profanities, obscenities, religious or racial slurs, and anything which is disruptive to the educational process.
• Clothing which has holes or is ragged, tattered, ripped or deliberately distracting in appearance is not permissible.
• Clothing, shoes, or accessories which have chains, raised studs, or anything that may pose a health and safety risk to others are not permissible.
• Any form of clothing which is considered contrary to good hygiene, safety requirements, or is disruptive to the educational process will not be permitted.

FOOTWEAR

• Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times within the building for health and safety reasons and must not mark or damage floors.  For safety reasons, some classes have footwear restrictions.  Footwear includes, but is not limited to, bedroom slippers and heelies.