HCHS RULE 2: Revised Student Dress Code

1. Tops/Shirts - Bare midriffs, halter-tops, backless dresses, backless blouses, spaghetti-straps, tank tops, tube tops, T-straps, one-shoulder tops, skin-tight apparel, and see-through apparel are not acceptable.

Undergarments should not be seen from the outer layer. Clothing exposing cleavage will not be allowed.

1. a. The length of any top worn outside the pants must cover the midriff during normal routine movement. We should not be able to see any of your belly.

2. Bottoms/Pants/Skirts/Dresses - Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be modest and cannot exceed higher than your fingertips held by your side when you stand up straight. Undergarments should not be seen from the outer layer.

a. Leggings/Jeggings/Yoga Pants may be worn with a shirt that completely covers the belly during all routine movements. Pants or jeans with holes that expose skin above where your fingertips fall are not allowed unless you wear leggings underneath so the skin is not visible.

b. Pants, shorts, trousers, etc., must be worn up to the waist; no sagging will be allowed. Any clothing that reveals undergarments, too much bare skin, or excessive human anatomy will be considered inappropriate wear.

3. No headgear that covers the ears will be allowed. No hoodies or bandanas are allowed at any time.

4. Any apparel that is related to drugs, sex, alcohol, weapons, politically charged, or otherwise inflammatory material will not be permitted.

5. Students are required to wear appropriate footwear during school hours. Specific footwear requirements are necessary in certain classes, i.e. shop classes, science labs, and PE classes, for safety reasons.

6. School Administration reserves the right to determine what constitutes inappropriate dress at this school.

This policy may not be all-inclusive for the constantly changing fashion world. However, we reserve the right to determine if any item of clothing disrupts the educational process by being suggestive or inappropriate for our school setting.