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DANCE ATTIRE:
Minimal standards of dress for dances must comply with the school dress code. Fall and Winter
Homecoming attire for students and their guests is shirt and tie for young men and dress or dress slacks for
young ladies. Jeans and tennis shoes are prohibited, unless recommended by the school given the use of the
gym floor. Formal wear is worn to Prom. Any deviation from these standards must be approved by the
administration.
DRESS CODE GUIDELINES
Refer to Board Policy: 5511 Adopted 8/01/09
The Board of Education recognizes that each student's mode of dress and grooming is a manifestation of
personal style and individual preference. The Board will not interfere with the right of students and their
parents to make decisions regarding their appearance, except when their choices interfere with the
educational program of the schools. The Board authorizes the Superintendent to establish a reasonable
dress code in order to promote a safe and healthy school setting and enhance the educational
environment. The dress code shall be incorporated into the Student Code of Conduct or Discipline Code.
Accordingly, the Superintendent shall establish such grooming guidelines as are necessary to promote
discipline, maintain order, secure the safety of students, and provide a healthy environment conducive to
academic purposes. Such guidelines shall prohibit student dress or grooming practices which:
A. present a hazard to the health or safety of the student himself/herself or to others in the school;
B. materially interfere with school work, create disorder, or disrupt the educational program;
C. cause excessive wear or damage to school property;
D. prevent the student from achieving his/her own educational objectives because of blocked vision
or restricted movement.
Clothing is prohibited that bears statements, slogans, images, illustrations, or insignia that are indecent,
offensive, obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar; or that harasses, threatens, intimidates, demeans, suggests, or
promotes violence against an individual or group of individuals because of their gender, color, race,
religion, disability, or national origin, or otherwise constitutes sexual or other forms of harassment
prohibited by Board policy or the Student Handbook; or that advertises, promotes, or depicts alcoholic
beverages, tobacco products, or illegal drugs.
Please note: The following are meant to be guidelines of appropriate dress for school and to contribute to
the positive atmosphere at our school. They are not intended to be comprehensive. When considering
clothing for school, think about whether it is something you would wear to work, at a restaurant, retail store,
or doctor’s office. The final decision about any dress code violation will rest with the building principals.
The HHS student handbook outlines the Dress Code Policy as follows:
Allowable Dress
School dress should be similar to what would be appropriate for an informal workplace or
place of business.
Shorts or skirts should be an appropriate length.
Clothing must cover undergarments and private areas.
Clothing covering undergarments and private areas must be opaque.
Clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities including physical education,
science labs, wood shop, and other activities where unique hazards exist. Specialized courses may
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