Dress Code

Dress Code

 

Part of the total education of students is learning to dress appropriately and behave responsibly in a variety of situations.  As part of the educational process, all students are expected to appear at school in reasonable, neat, safe and appropriate attire for the academic environment.  Styles and fads in clothing or make-up that detract from the educational setting are out of place in the school environment.  The determination for acceptable dress lies with the administration.  The administration may counsel with a student and/or contact parents if the student’s dress and/or appearance seem inappropriate for the classroom.  Parents are ultimately responsible for appropriate dress and appearance of their child at school and at all school-related activities.

 

These regulations will assist parents, students, faculty and administrators in determining appropriate student standards for dress and personal appearance while at school and school-related activities.

1.        Parents and students maintain responsibility for the dress and personal appearance.

2.        When any dress or grooming interferes with the cleanliness, health, welfare or safety of students, or when any dress or grooming disrupts the educational process by being distracting, offensive, indecent or inappropriate to the educational process, it is prohibited.

3.        Sponsors and teachers of elective programs (Such as vocational classes) or elective activities (Such as sports, choir or band) may require more strict standards regarding dress and personal appearance fro participants in their program or activity. 

4.        The administrators, with the assistance of the faculty, have the responsibility of uniformly administering and enforcing the dress code.

5.        An administrator, for the purpose of school spirit days or other special school-wide events, may modify the dress code.

6.        Violation of the dress code could result in removal from class or school until the violation can be resolved and/or disciplinary action taken.

 

 

The following is the board approved dress code for Hillsboro High/Middle School:

1. Some clothing and accessories are in bad taste and can be disruptive.  Clothing must be clean and in good repair (no holes, finished hem, etc.).
2. Students shall not wear tank tops, halter-tops, garments with spaghetti straps or strapless garments.  Garments that are see-through, cut low, or expose one’s midriff are not acceptable.  Sleeveless garments must extend to the end of the shoulders and fit closely under the arms and have a finished hem.  Any shirt without a finished hem will be considered unacceptable.
3. Skirts and shorts must not be shorter than mid thigh and must be hemmed.  Undergarments must not be visible.
4. Students may not wear hats, caps, headwear, sunglasses or headphones at any time during the school day.  These items should be placed in lockers upon arrival.
5. Pants must be worn at the natural waist and may not drag the ground.
6. No student shall wear or exhibit shirts, badges, pins, etc., with suggestive/objectionable language or symbols.  No items, which represent alcohol, drugs, or tobacco, shall be worn.
7. Hooded sweatshirts are permitted but the hoods must remain down during the school day.
8. Students shall have no visible body piercing other than ears.  Tongue piercing is also prohibited.  Piercing shall not be camouflaged by use of tape, bandages, etc.  This policy shall be in effect at all school functions.
9. Students who have classes in the shop or in classes in which cooking takes place must wear closed toed shoes during that time.
10. No chains, studs, or hanging straps.
11. Slippers and/or house shoes are not permitted
12. Pajama pants are not permitted.
13. Students who color their hair are expected to retain a natural hair color.  Inappropriate colors will be judged by the administration.
14. Other disruptive attire or appearance will be judged by the administration.

*Students will be given two options to correct dress code: They will either wear school supplied clothing or go home and change.  Tape will not be provided for holes as has been the practice in the past.