STUDENT DRESS CODE
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 the 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 midthigh . 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 .
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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 !
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