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DRESS CODE
Norcross High School acknowledges that appropriate and personal attire
positively affects student achievement and conduct. The dress code for
Norcross High School is designed to reduce the likelihood of distraction or
disruption and to maintain an academic focus in the classroom and on campus.
Dress Code Violations:
Instruction is interrupted when a student has to be seen
by an administrator because of inappropriate dress. If in the judgment of the
administration or staff, a student is dressed inappropriately, the student will be
required to change clothing. There may be additional disciplinary
consequences as well. Norcross High School’s administration and staff would
like the cooperation of the students and parents in reviewing the student’s dress
to insure it meets the following dress code guidelines before the student comes
to school.
1.
Headgear is prohibited and must be kept out of sight in classrooms and
hallways. This includes, but is not limited to, caps, hats, hoods, bandanas,
wave caps, sweatbands, headbands, sunglasses, or any other head covering.
No combs, rakes, curlers, picks may be worn in the building.
Exceptions for
religious or medical reasons may be granted by the principal.
2.
Shirts/Blouses/Tops/T-shirts
– Blouses/shirts should be constructed so the
tops of the shoulders are covered (no halter tops, strapless tops, spaghetti
straps, or bare shoulder tops of any type will be allowed). Blouses/shirts
that expose any portion of the waist, hips, cleavage or midriff are not
allowed. (If you raise your arms to shoulder level and your stomach shows,
the top is unacceptable.) Other blouses/shirts that are not appropriate for
school include, but are not limited to, low-cut, see through, backless,
lingerie-like, or tube tops. Rips or holes are not allowed in shirts/tops. Boys
are not to wear sleeveless shirts, except in P.E. Boys must wear shirts in
P.E.
3.
Shorts/Skirts/Pants
– All shorts and skirts must extend beyond the reach of
the fingertips. Slits in skirts cannot be above mid-thigh. Waistline of
shorts/skirts/pants must be on or above the hips with no underwear
showing. There should be no rips of holes above mid-thigh.
4.
Trench Coats/Long Coats
– Students may not wear trench coats or other
long coats that resemble the style of a trench coat to school. Students may
not wear blankets, capes or cloaks to school. All coats must be properly
worn.
5.
Shoes –
Health regulations and safety factors require that shoes be worn at
all times at school. Bedroom shoes are not allowed.
6.
Undergarments –
Undergarments should not be visible.
7.
Pajamas/Sleepwear –
No pajamas or sleepwear of any kind are allowed to
be worn to school.
8.
Outer Garments
– Stretch lycra, spandex or nylon tights, leotards, biker
pants or underwear warn as an outer garment are strictly prohibited, except
in dance class or P.E.
