Dress Code

2011-2012 Dress Code

Everyone acknowledges that first impressions are important, and often these impressions are made through visual and auditory means. Members of the Harrisburg community form their impressions of SciTech High by the students they see and hear in the community – in the neighborhoods, on our buses, at sporting events. We want their first and lasting impression to be positive. SciTech High will always be a special school which offers a truly exceptional program for outstanding students. SciTech High has, by tradition, been a school which has required more of its students, and one that has developed a great sense of school pride. The 2011-2012 dress code is as follows:

Boys

· Tan, Navy, Gray, or Black pants belted at the waist

· Solid-colored polo uniform-style shirt (short or long sleeve permitted)

· Solid colored undershirts only (short or long sleeve permitted)

· Tan, Navy, Gray or Black knee-length shorts, belted at the waist, may be worn from April 15 – October

· Solid color cardigan sweater or pullover sweater

Girls

· Tan, Navy, Gray, or Black pants belted at the waist

· Tan, Navy, Gray or Black knee to ankle-length skirt

· Solid colored polo uniform-style shirt (short or long sleeve permitted)

· Solid colored undershirts only (short or long sleeve permitted)

· Tan, Navy, Gray or Black knee-length shorts, belted at the waist, may be worn from April 15 – October 15

· Solid color cardigan sweater or pullover sweater

NOT Permitted

· Polo shirts with stripes, emblems, or designs

· Clothing made from any knit material, e.g. Spandex, Lycra, or knit blends, specifically leggings

· Printed or multicolored undershirts

· Denim material of any color

· Any outerwear, including jackets, vests, fleece, and sweatshirts

· Hats, scarves, hair nets [Important Note: All head coverings are to be removed before a student enters the building.]

2011-2012 Dress Down

At SciTech, dress-down days may be used as student incentives or as fundraisers for student clubs/groups. When dressing down on a designated dress-down day, students are expected to wear school appropriate clothing. Staff members who believe students are inappropriately dressed for school will refer these students to administration. It will be the administrator’s decision which will determine whether or not attire is appropriate for school. 15

Students who are inappropriately dressed may be excluded from an activity, asked to wear clothing supplied by the administrator, and/or asked to contact a parent/guardian to bring in school appropriate attire. Failure to comply with the standards of dress will result in disciplinary action. If the student or parent has any doubt about the appropriateness of the student’s attire in our school, please contact school officials.

The following clothing items are NOT ACCEPTABLE in any situation for our school. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

· Polo shirts with stripes, emblems, or designs

· Printed or multi-colored undershirts

· White t-shirts (girls/boys)

· Length of skirts, dresses, and shorts (April 15 – October 15) - shorter than fingertip length

· Denim of any color

· Spaghetti straps

· Hats, do-rags, scarves, and hair nets

· Bare shoulders and midriffs

· Pants sagging below the waist

· Spandex, Lycra, or knit blends, specifically leggings and/or tights

· Sliced/cut jeans or other articles of clothing