Student Dress Code

Students have the right to learn without being offended or distracted by the way other people are dressed.  Students have the responsibility to dress neatly, be clean and well groomed, and avoid dressing in a manner that offends or distracts others.  Clothing or hairstyles worn by students of all grades shall be neat and clean (not distracting or disruptive to the learning environment), and shall not present a safety or health hazard to the wearer or to others. Clothing that exposes the torso is not allowed.

The following are examples of prohibited articles of clothing:  tube tops, tank tops, spaghetti straps and halters, bare back or midriff clothing, skin tight clothing, see-through clothing, bathing suits, (except with permission with specified events).  Shorts and dresses must be sufficient length to cover the mid thigh of the wearer when standing upright.  Undergarments shall not be exposed, i.e. boxer shorts, underwear, bras.  Pajamas shall not be worn to school.

For safety reasons, tap shoes or shoes with cleats may not be worn.  Athletic shoes may be required for Physical Education classes.  Sunglasses and headgear (with the exception of safety helmets) are not to be brought to school unless for medical purposes.  No clothes or accessories with metal studs, ornaments, chains or other objects which can scratch furniture, damage property, or cause harm to oneself or others, may be worn.  No messages, ideas that are harmful to the health, safety and welfare of students, e.g messages which relate to drugs, smoking, alcohol, sex, gangs, profanity or violence.

Clothing that is not worn appropriately, is not properly fastened, or has tears that are indecent will not be permitted.  All trousers, including oversized or low hanging trousers, must be worn and secured at waist level.  No hairstyle or jewelry that is a distraction to the learning environment is allowed.  These samples are not all-inclusive but should serve as a guide for South Fork High School students.

Dress Code Changes for 2007-2008:
         All Shirts MUST have a collar or a crew neck.
         All shirts MUST have sleeves.
         Shirts MUST NOT show cleavage.
         Shirts MUST be tucked in or 3 - 5 inches below the waist and no longer than the wrist.
         Leggings MUST  be covered with a dress code item. (i.e. shorts, skirt, etc.)

CONSEQUENCES FOR DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

1st Offense - Warning
2nd Offense - After School Detention
3rd Offense - Friday School
4th Offense - Out of School Suspension or two Friday Schools
5th Offense and all future offenses will result in a minimum of a 2 Day Out of School Suspension

*Students may also be sent home to change their clothes or may have a change of clothes brought to school.