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SHORTS & SKIRTS
Inappropriate
Skirts
and
shorts
must
be below
fingertip
length
Undergarments
should
not
be visible
Appropriate
SHIRTS & TOPS
Inappropriate
No
Bare
Midriffs
No
Strapless or
Backless
Tops
No
Low cut
Necklines
No
Alcohol or
Drug
references
Appropriate
iate
HATS & HOODS
Inappropriate
Hoods
are not
to be
worn
in the
building
No
Hats
Appropriate
We have designed this
brochure to address
common questions and
misconceptions about
the dress code at
Waterford High
School. Please
understand, we are not
making judgments
about style or people’s
taste in clothes. We are
simply making a
judgment about what
we believe is
appropriate dress for a
school setting. We
appreciate your
support of the dress
expectations that have
been established and
hope that this handout
is helpful.
STUDENT DRESS CODE:
It is not the desire of this administration to get
involved in enforcing unmanageable dress codes or
making judgments about style or fashion. However,
propriety and decorum do need to be honored at all
times. Student dress may be regulated and
students are required to dress in clothing
appropriate to the school situation. Any attire
which impairs safety or increases the risk of injury
to self or others, causes discomfort to the health
and safety of others (e.g. uncleanliness,
malodorousness), causes distraction or disruption
of the learning environment, advertises or
advocates the use of alcohol or drugs, pornography
or acts of violence or is libelous is prohibited.
Dress, attire, or accessories that display lewd or
vulgar language or pictures or sexual references
are prohibited. In addition, derogatory language or
pictures, where such language or pictures are likely
to cause a substantial disruption of the school, are
also prohibited.
Prohibited are:
1. Bathing suits - beachwear – excessively short
shorts or skirts (“fingertip rule” to determine what is
too short).
2. Strapless or backless attire, bare midriff, low
cut tops.
3. Exposure of torso and see-through materials.
4. Bare feet.
5. Articles of clothing or footwear which cause
maintenance problems.
6. Dress or costume causing a disruption.
7. Sunglasses worn in building.
8. Hats or head coverings.
9. Clothing with sexual and/or drug/alcohol
connotations.
10. Wallet chains.
11. CLOTHING WHICH IS IMMODEST BECAUSE
OF ITS TIGHT FIT OR REVEALING NATURE IS
PROHIBITED.
THE
WHS
DRESS
CODE
GUIDE
2013-2014
SCHOOL YEAR