SHHS Dress Code

2022-2023 Student Dress Code


The safety of our students and staff is our top priority; therefore, SHHS and district have taken additional measures to guarantee that SHHS is a safe learning environment.


BADGES

Student identification badges ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN once distributed by the campus. Badges shall be replaced at the expense of the student if the badge is left at home, lost, stolen, broken, deformed, or distorted. The cost of badge replacement is TBD.


BOOK BAGS, BACKPACKS AND PURSES

  • At this time students may have backpacks and purses on campus.

  • Athletic or other bags related to extra-curricular activities (instruments, garment, etc.) SHOULD BE STORED IN THE ATHLETIC OR FINE ARTS AREAS AT ALL TIMES in accordance with the rules/procedures of the particular organization.


GENERAL CLOTHING EXPECTATIONS

The intent of this dress code is to uphold the values and standards of our community while allowing students to make personal grooming choices that are acceptable and appropriate for the school setting. Any clothes, accessories, symbols, or jewelry which depict or suggest gang affiliation shall not be brought or worn to school.

Bare shoulders, bare backs, bare midriffs, and low necklines are unacceptable. Any type of transparent material worn as clothing is not acceptable. Clothing must be appropriately sized to preserve modesty. Appropriate underclothing must be worn and covered at all times. Students may not wear pajamas or like garments to school.

The principal and assistant principal(s) are authorized to make determinations regarding whether any fashion, fad, hair, jewelry or article of clothing is inappropriate for school wear or disruptive to the educational process or safety of the campus.


FACE COVERINGS

The District may implement a recommendation for face coverings and other health and safety measures as deemed necessary, given an increase in respiratory or other illnesses.

PANTS AND/OR JEANS

Pants/jeans of any color and appropriately sized shall be free of inappropriate designs which include, but are not limited to, those related to death, sex, drugs, alcohol, gangs, or weapons.

· Pants must be fitted and worn at the waist level.

· Pants must be free of holes, rips, slits, or tears no more than 2 inches above the knee.

· Undergarments above the knee must not be visible through the pants.

· Capri pants are permitted as long as they meet the criteria listed above.

DRESSES/SKIRTS/JUMPERS

Dresses/skirts/jumpers of any color and appropriately sized, shall be free of inappropriate designs which include, but are not limited to, those related to death, sex, drugs, alcohol, gangs, or weapons.

· All dresses must have sleeves.

· Slits or hems on dresses/jumpers/skirts may come no higher than 2 inches above the knee.

· Undergarments must not be visible through the dresses/skirts/jumpers.

· All dresses/skirts/jumpers must be free of holes and tears.

SHORTS

Shorts of any color and appropriately sized must be no higher than 2 inches above the knee and be free of inappropriate designs which include, but are not limited to, those related to death, sex, drugs, alcohol, gangs or weapons. Undergarments must not be visible.

SPIRIT SHIRTS

Spirit shirts may be worn on days designated by the campus principal. Girl Scout and Boy Scout uniforms are appropriate at any time.

SHOES

Shoes must have backs and be securely fastened at all times.

SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS/LIGHT JACKETS/HOODIES/COATS

Sweaters/sweatshirts/hoodies of any color shall be appropriately sized and free of inappropriate designs which include, but are not limited to those related to death, sex, drugs, alcohol, gangs or weapons.

· Campus letter jackets or light jackets with an approved campus-specific logo are permissible.

· Trench coats or oversized jackets are not allowed on any PISD campus.

Hoods must remain down at all times while on campus.


ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

In addition, the following standards of student dress and grooming shall be maintained.

  • Hair must be neat, clean, and well groomed.

  • No type of head covering, cap or hat may be worn on campus.

  • Mustaches and beards are prohibited, and faces must be clean-shaven. Sideburns must be neat and trimmed and not extend below ear.

  • Patterned contact lenses are prohibited.

EARRINGS/BODY PIERCING

All students may wear earrings as long as the earrings are not a safety hazard or distraction. Students are not permitted to wear non-traditional piercings (nose, lip, etc.). Students are not allowed to wear gauges or other devices to expand the earlobe. Elementary students may not wear more than two earrings in each earlobe.


TATTOOS

All tattoos must be completely covered.


EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The principal and the sponsor, coach, or other person in charge of an extracurricular activity may regulate the dress and grooming of the students participating in or attending the activity.


MEDICAL/RELIGIOUS EXCEPTIONS

The principal may grant an exception to any of the above provisions if a student has a physical or medical condition rendering compliance with the provisions detrimental to the student’s physical health. Requests for exception must be made in writing and include any documentation necessary that supports the request.