STUDENT DRESS CODE
Modesty and decency of dress is stressed at Harrison High School. There is a direct relationship between dress,
grooming, conduct, and success in school. Students are expected to dress and groom themselves with the
formality of school in mind. Students need to make responsible decisions about how to dress appropriately for
different situations such as school, work, church, recreation, and other activities.
1. All students of th e Cobb County School System shall be required to maintain the level of personal hygiene
necessary to ensure a healthful school environment and to refrain from any mode of dress which proves to
contribute to any disruption of school functions.
2. All students of the Cobb County School System are encouraged to observe a standard of grooming and dress
consistent with the level of formality of the school situation.
3. Administrators and teachers shall enforce the dress code policy. The principal or his designee shall be the
final judge as to the appropriateness, neatness, and cleanliness of the apparel, or whether or not apparel is
disruptive, distracting, or in violation of the dress code.
4. All students shall maintain an acceptable standard of dress. The minimum standard of dress for students is
as follows:
Shoes shall be worn. No bedroom shoes or slippers are permitted.
Clothing or ornamentation displaying or advertising substances illegal for minors is prohibited.
Suggestive phrases, designs, markings, or profanities are also prohibited.
Shirts must meet the following criteria:
o No midriff shirts, blouses, or tops. No skin is exposed on the torso at any time.
o No sheer or “see through” garments.
o No low cut necklines.
o No back-less tops.
o No body-tight spandex, stretch material, or yoga pants unless a long shirt extends to the mid-
thigh.
o No racerback shirts.
o No strapless shirts.
o No tank tops are allowed unless the straps are 3 inches wide.
o No off-the-shoulder shirts.
Appropriate undergarments are required. Undergarments, including boxer shorts, should not be
visible.
No headgear of any kind is permitted in the building. This includes hats, caps, bandannas,
headbands, sweat-bands, and hoods.
Shorts, skirts and dresses must be of an acceptable length.
o The length of shorts, skirts, and dresses must extend to mid-thigh.
Pajama pants may not be worn.
Pants and trousers must fit with no sagging that exposes undergarments. Pants must be secured
around the waist.
Students are expected to adhere to the above guidelines when dressing for school. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT
ABOUT THE APPROPRIATENESS OF AN ITEM, PLEASE DO NOT WEAR IT!
DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
Students will not be allowed to attend class improperly dressed. Dress code violations are cumulative for both
semesters.
First Offense – Student will be given a warning.
Second Offense – Student will receive a Saturday School.
Third and Subsequent Offenses - Student will receive two days of Saturday School for insubordination.
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