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9.
Overalls
– Overalls must fit and be fastened appropriately. A shirt of proper
length and style must be worn under the overalls at all times.
10.
Display of Words or Symbols –
No student’s clothing shall display words or
symbols that advocate or depict violence, drugs, alcohol, sex, illegal gang
affiliation or other illegal activity express or implied. No student’s clothing
or accessories shall be disruptive or have caused past disruption to the
school environment.
11.
Jewelry and Accessories –
Jewelry and accessories that may be used as
weapons are not allowed to be worn at school. This includes, but is not
limited to, wallet chains, jewelry such as spiked rings, spiked bracelets, two
or three finger rings that are joined, and bulky chains worn around the neck
or waist. Sharp objects that could pose a danger, such as spikes or safety
pins, are not allowed on clothing or book bags. Removable teeth grills or
caps are not permitted.
12.
Gang Related Clothing or Symbols
– Students are not allowed to display
clothing or symbols that have been identified by the Gwinnett County
Police Gang Taskforce as being commonly identified with gangs.
Garments, jewelry, body art and tattoos that communicate gang allegiance
are not allowed to be worn at school, and no item may be worn in a manner
that communicates gang affiliation. Gang related attire includes, but is not
limited to, the following: students rolling up one pant leg, long bulky chains
and necklaces, gang-styled belt buckles or other clothing (which have Olde
English script letters and symbols), large oversized pendants on necklace
and chains, bandanas, altering clothing from its original form to change the
names and/or intended marking on the clothing, sweatbands and/or
headbands, and draping articles of clothing, towels, or other objects out of
pants pockets or over the shoulder or neck area. This rule is subject to
updates as additional wearing apparel becomes identified as gang affiliated
or disruptive. The NHS web site should be consulted frequently in order to
keep informed about additions or changes to this rule.
13.
Belts
– All belts must be properly fastened around the waist. The belt
should not be excessive in length and should not be hanging from either
side of the body.
14.
Distracting Dress/Appearance
– Any student’s dress/appearance not
specifically stated which the faculty or staff deems distracting will not be
permitted. It is essential that students respect the learning environment by
being appropriately dressed for school. The purpose of the student dress
code is not to inhibit any person’s taste in attire, but rather to better
facilitate the process of education through reasonable guidelines of “dress”
which instills dignity and pride. A student wearing clothing or accessories
not described in these rules but which become distracting to the learning
environment or identified as gang attire will receive disciplinary action.
15.
Exceptions
– Exceptions to the Norcross High School dress code may be
made by the principal or his/her designee for specific reasons.
