ACCEPTABLE DRESS
Pants must be of appropriate size and worn at the waist.
Belts must be worn if pants have loops.
Shirts must be tucked into clothing.
Waist length sweaters and appropriate sized jackets can be worn inside the school for warmth, as long as the appropriate shirt is tucked underneath.
(The above are not all inclusive)
UNACCEPTABLE DRESS
Short shorts or spandex shorts
Shorts, skirts, dresses, or slits in dresses more than four inches above the knee
Tight tops, pants, or dresses
Bareback or midriff tops, shirts, or dresses
Low-cut apparel, tank tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, or mesh shirts
Any transparent, torn, or ripped clothing
Facial jewelry (including tongue piercing)
Any clothing that pictures or advertises substances that are illegal by law for minors, that are violent, profane, or suggestive in nature, or indicates gang activity and involvement, or derogatory remarks of an ethnic nature.
Pants worn below the waist
Shower shoes
(The above are not all inclusive)
Shelby County School's students are expected to dress and appear in a manner that meets reasonable standards of health, cleanliness, and modesty. It should remain a matter of personal pride to maintain high standards of neatness and appropriateness of dress and appearance so as to reflect favorably upon yourself, your parents, and Shelby County Schools. All experiences during school years should be a part of a student's preparation to take his/her place in society as a mature, responsible individual.
The responsibility for the appearance of the student begins with parents and the students themselves. Students' clothing, make-up, and hair styles should reflect neatness, cleanliness, and self-respect to promote learning and character development. A student who is not attired appropriately or exhibits grooming which is detrimental and/or disruptive to the school environment shall be asked to refrain from wearing the inappropriate attire in the future and shall be required to make arrangements for suitable or appropriate dress. The administration shall make the final determination.
Clothing that may distract students from the instructional program will not be worn on campus. Such clothing may contain, but is not limited to Hooter shirts, Malcolm X, Rebel flag, It's a Specific Thing, Coed Naked, Sex Wax, Big Johnson, Drugs, Alcohol, and/or Tobacco Products, or any symbol or statement that may be insulting or degrading to another group. Inappropriate clothing also includes items that could not be worn by either sex, such as fishnet tops, halter tops, and spandex tops or bottoms without a loose fitting top that covers the body appropriately. Bagging pants off the waist, long shirt tails below the hip pocket, or short tops in combination with low rider pants that allow the underclothes or the midriff and/or thongs to show are not allowed on campus.
1. Clothing worn to school must not be unsafe, indecent, immodest, or inappropriate. Jewelry or accessories, such as chains, large rings, spiked collars, or bracelets, etc., that could be used as a weapon or that create a danger to/from the wearer are not to be worn.
2. Shirts, jackets, or any garment representing the name or emblem of a local social club, fraternity, sorority, society, or organization not recognized by the Bolton High School Student Government or school administration are unacceptable and are not to be worn.
3. Shirts, jackets, buttons, pins, hats, or any item with obscene or questionable printing, pictures or inferences that portray graphic violence or defy authority are not to be worn.
4. Shirts that are considered offensive to other students, the Bolton High Student Government, Faculty, or Administration are not to be worn.
5. Any symbol or slogan associated with or used by a "Hate Group" or "Illegal Activity" will not be worn on campus at any time.
6. Shirts and blouses must meet the top of the pants or skirt and not expose the midriff, even when arms are raised or when sitting. Shirts are to be worn tucked in by both boys and girls at all times.
7. Sleeveless shirts must be factory bound at the shoulder and made to be worn in this style. Cut off sleeves on shirts or jackets worn over shirts with raw edges are not appropriate.
8. Tank tops, sleeveless undershirts, tube tops, bare backs, or halters are not appropriate school dress. Strapless dresses will not be permitted without jackets.
9. Jeans or trousers that are cut, ripped, or have holes are not appropriate school dress and are not to be worn (even if something is worn under them).
10. Shorts, skirts, dresses, or slits in dresses cannot be higher than fingertip length above the knees. All jeans or trousers are to be worn at the waist as they are designed to be worn and a belt must be worn if the pants will not stay at the waist.
11. Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times. House-shoes and shower shoes are unacceptable.
12. Caps, hats, headbands, etc. are not to be worn or carried by male or female students in the building or on campus outside the parking/bus lots, unless the garment is required for a class assignment. Shirts or sweatshirts with hoods are not to be worn with the hood over the head in the building.
13. Sunglasses are not to be worn in any fashion (on the head, around the neck, etc.) in the building.
14. No facial piercing, other than earrings, will be permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, eyebrows, nose, lip, tongue, etc. Earrings must be of reasonable length and shape so as not to interfere with the safety of that student or other students.
15. When a student's appearance is considered to be detrimental to the educational process, that student will not be permitted to attend classes until properly attired.
16. When arrangements for correction in appearance or dress may not be accomplished, the student will be placed in a supervised area (ISS) to complete his/her school assignments apart from the regular school setting for the remainder of the day.
17. In the case of questionable dress or grooming that is not specifically covered in the Dress Code Policy #6205, the school administration will make the final decision which will be supported by the Superintendent and Board. Appropriate action will be taken and the parent will be contacted. (SCS Dress Code Policy, revised 3/31/05
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