Rules and Procedures

The administration reserves the right to make the final decision in regards to appropriate and inappropriate dress. The dress code is designed to maintain a safe and productive learning environment, and students are responsible for adhering to these policies at all times while on school premises.   Parents are asked to assist to ensure that students are making appropriate choices regarding school attire.  

The length of shorts/skirts must reach mid-thigh and be worn at the waist. Shorts and skirts should not be tightly fitted and must be worn where no skin or undergarment is exposed at the midriff, waist, or hips. If a skirt has a slit, the slit may not be above mid-thigh. Leggings/Jeggings/Tights and any other form-fitting pants may be worn only under an outer garment (skirt, dress, or shorts); the leggings must be Opaque, and the outer garment must at least be able to reach mid-thigh. 

Pants with holes above mid-thigh are not permitted. All holes above mid-thigh must be patched with a sewn-in or ironed-on permanent patch. 

Shirts and tops should ensure the midriff, waist area, underarms, undergarments and/or chest should not be exposed. The sleeves/straps of all shirts should be at least three fingers wide.   (*To prevent exposed midriffs, be sure that the bottom hem of the shirt always meets the top hem of the pants even when sitting or when arms are raised.)

Hats/bandanas may be worn as head coverings in the building. However, teachers have the discretion to require students to remove the item during class. Failure to comply with teacher directives will result in disciplinary action. 

No Hoods (such as those attached to hoodies or coats) or other garments which restrict a clear view of the sides and back of the face may be worn at any time while on campus.

No apparel representing or alluding to drugs, tobacco, alcohol, sex, gangs, discrimination, hatred and/or violence, in word or picture may be worn. 

Sunglasses should not be worn in the building. Items are subject to be confiscated for failure to comply with the school policy 

Shoes must be worn at all times.

Class shirts or any clothing designed to represent Wren High School or a class at Wren High School must be approved by the administration before it is sold or worn on school grounds. 

Jewelry that could be used as a weapon are not allowed. Examples include studded bracelets, studded belts, handcuffs, chains (including chains on wallets). 

Any attire, body piercings, hairstyles, and /or makeup that creates safety issues or causes an interference and/or disruption of the learning environment shall not be worn at Wren High School.

Blankets are not allowed at school.  If a student needs assistance obtaining warm clothing, they may contact their guidance counselor. 

Our student handbook contains the full text of our district's board policy on cell phones. Student possession and use of cell phones at school must follow guidelines mandated by a proviso in the 2024-25 S.C. state budget.  

• Cellphones and personal listening devices should be silenced and kept away during all instructional times.  The rule is that no cell phone or personal listening device should be seen or heard in a classroom.

• Cell phones and personal listening devices may be used on campus before and after the school day.

• Phones should be kept in silent mode at all times in the building.

• The Freshman Academy will employ "Device Isolation" for cell phones and personal listening devices used during unauthorized times.

-The device will be secured by the teacher in a locking bag, which the student will keep. 

-To unlock the bag, the student must bring it to Mr. Chapman during a non-instructional time, such as during lunch or after class. 

-The incident will be recorded in the student's discipline file, and disciplinary consequences may apply.

-Failure to immediately cooperate with placing the device into an isolation bag will result in an immediate referral to administration, and the student will be disciplined for insubordination. Consequences for this offense will include out-of-school suspension. 

Our student handbook contains detailed information regarding all aspects of our school operating procedures, academic requirements, and the student code of conduct.  Students are responsible for knowing and understanding the expectations contained in the handbook.  CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students who accumulate excessive absences as defined by state law (SC Code of Law 59-65-10), will not receive credit for the course.  The maximum number of absences in a class is:

• Yearlong classes (all Freshman Academy core classes):  10 absences

• Semester-length 1.0-Credit courses:  5 absences

• Quarter-length 0.5-Credit courses:  3 absences

Please remember that ALL absences (including medical notes, parent notes, and unverified absences) are included in the absence count.  If the maximum number of allowable absences is reached, only medically excused absences can be forgiven.

Seat Time Recovery:  Students who accumulate absences beyond the allowed number for a course may attend Seat Time Recovery.  Sessions will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at a cost of $10 per 90-minute session.