School Dress Code
Dress Code and Appearance POLICY
Student dress, personal appearance, and conduct are required to be of such character as not to disrupt or detract from the educational environment of the school. Any style that tends to diminish instructional effectiveness or discipline control by a teacher is not acceptable. The Virgin Valley High School dress code is in accordance with CCSD Regulation 5131. The school administration shall have the right to designate which types of dress, fashion, fads, or appearance disrupt or detract from the educational program and may be a potential safety hazard.
The specific requirements and prohibitions are:
1. Require the wearing of shoes with soles (no house slippers).
2. Require the wearing of shirts or blouse appropriately buttoned in accord with the design of that shirt or blouse. Length must extend beyond the belt level with no skin showing between bottom of shirt/blouse and top of pants or skirts.
3. Prohibit the wearing of crop tops, and clothing that is strapless, low-cut or has slits, or tops and outfits that provide minimum coverage or that are transparent.
4. Require that all attire be at least fingertip length. If shorts are worn they must be hemmed and without fraying. NO CUTOFFS!
5. No spaghetti straps are permitted; all sleeveless shirts must have straps at least three inches wide and cover the shoulder.
6. Prohibit the wearing of sunglasses in the building.
7. Prohibit the wearing or possession of hats/headgear on campus except for the designated school approved uniforms, or at authorized athletic practices or activities. This includes special dress-up days unless permission is given by Administration.
8. Prohibit slogans or advertising on clothing, which by their controversial or obscene nature disrupt the educational setting. (This includes but is not limited to any clothing that advertises racial bigotry and sexual activities, cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, or drugs).
9. Prohibits the wearing of gloves, bandannas, spiked or studded jewelry, no facial piercing (ears only), wallet chains, or any gang-related clothing.
10. Coats, mittens, and scarves must be removed upon entering the classroom.
11. Prohibits the wearing of pants in a sagging fashion that displays private undergarments, or any attire that is not conducive to the educational setting.
12. Gender appropriate at all school functions.
13. Natural hair color and styles that do not detract from the educational environment.
The school administration shall have the right to designate which types of dress, fashion, fads, or appearance disrupt or detract from the educational program and may be a potential safety hazard. The principal shall retain the authority to grant exceptions for spirit days, special event dress days, and school wide free dress days. On those CCSD/school sanctioned exception days, schools will notify the students and parent/guardians of the unique dress provisions.