Dress Code Policy Reminder for Students

Schools have enforced dress codes where students have to wear appropriate clothes to school. This keeps order. and it allows teachers to present material while students learn. 

Hamblen County Dress code Policy for High School Students:

FOR ALL APPAREL: Wearing, while on the grounds of a public school during the regular school day, clothing that exposes underwear or body parts in an indecent manner that disrupts the learning environment.

-Clothing must be neat.

-No large or revealing holes, rips, or tears shall be allowed in any wearing apparel.

-Clothing shall fit properly and shall not be unreasonably tight or unreasonably baggy.

-Students shall wear appropriate undergarments.

-Women shall wear a bra.

-Undergarments shall not be visible.

SLACKS, BLUE JEANS, PANTS: Leggings and stirrup pants shall be permitted provided the top garment meets the guidelines outlined for skirts, dresses, or shorts (middle of thigh or lower). Pants shall be neat and worn at the waistline. Pants shall be hemmed.

SKIRTS, DRESSES: Skirts and dresses shall be a minimum length of mid-thigh and may include pleated, A-line, or straight styles. Skirts and dresses with a pleat or vent shall be permitted if the top of the split or vent is no higher than mid-thigh. No wrap-around skirts shall be permitted. Skirts shall be hemmed.

SHORTS: Walking shorts or Bermuda shorts shall be permitted and shall be a minimum length of mid-thigh. Shorts shall be hemmed.

SHIRTS, BLOUSES: Tank tops or halter tops shall not be permitted. Shirts and blouses shall not have written slogans or messages that contain advertisements of drugs or alcohol. Shirts shall not contain vulgar or sexually explicit messages (direct or implied). Shirts and blouses shall not contain any messages, slogans, or symbols which directly or by innuendo disrespects or is perceived to disrespect a student’s race, color, religion, gender, national

origin, or disability. Sleeveless shirts shall cover the area from the base of the neck to the edge of the shoulder and shall fit appropriately around the underarm. Shirts and blouses shall be an appropriate length, coming to the top of pants, shorts, or skirts at all times.

JACKETS: Biker jackets, trench coats, and large bulky jackets shall not be permitted.

WIND SUITS AND WARM-UP SUITS: Nylon wind suits will be permitted.

SHOES: All students will wear shoes.

HATS: No headwear of any type shall be worn inside the buildings with the exception of headwear for religious

or medical reasons as approved by the school administration. Hair bows and barrettes shall be permitted,

provided they do not cause a substantial disruption to the learning environment.

HAIR: Hair will be worn in a manner which does not disrupt the educational process and does not call attention to the individual.

JEWELRY: Facial jewelry shall be limited to the ear with the exception of religious exemptions approved by the school administration. Three (3) earrings per ear shall be permitted. Tongue bars and tongue rings are not permitted.

TATTOOS: Tattoos will not contain written slogans or messages that exhibit references to drugs or alcohol. Tattoos will not contain vulgar or sexually explicit messages (direct or implied). Tattoos will not contain any symbol that promotes racial discord or is related to gang activity.

SYMBOLISM: The Board prohibits the display of any symbol on school property or on any object (such as a bookbag, school locker, clothing, etc.) which directly or by innuendo disrespects or is perceived to disrespect a student’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

These policies are not exhaustive and are to be considered the minimum standard for dress. 

The administration reserves the right to have students change or modify their clothing choices when those choices are questionable and/or distracting to the classroom or school operations.