Policies for Students

Dress Code

Secondary school students are expected to dress in a manner appropriate for school. Any type of wearing apparel that distracts from the classroom atmosphere will be considered inappropriate. Modesty and the avoidance of distracting influences are to be the keys to appropriate dress.

Prohibited are:

• Leggings worn with clothing that is higher than than 3 inches above the knee

• Nude looks

• See-through blouses, and revealing fashions

• Low-cut clothing (cleavage)

• All midriffs are prohibited

• Both male and female shorts should not be higher than 3 inches above the knee

• Students who wear pants with holes above the knee must wear leggings underneath (must not be able to see skin)

• Pants with excessive holes are not allowed

• All facial hair, except mustaches, is not allowed (razors and shaving cream will be provided to students if in need of shaving to be in compliance)

• Masks if worn must be worn appropriately and not used to conceal facial hair or piercings

• House slippers are not allowed

• Wearing a hoodie or cap inside the classroom and cafeteria is prohibited 

Email: hhsdresscode@hcisd.org for dress code violations. 

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