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Waco High School
Standardized Dress for 2010-2011

The “Student Dress Code” for Waco High School has been established to build student self-esteem, bridge socioeconomic differences between students, and encourage positive behavior, thereby promoting school safety and improving the learning environment.

Logos will not be permitted unless they are an approved Waco I.S.D./WHS school logo or brand name logo no larger than 2” x 2”.

All clothing must be properly hemmed / cuffed.

Denim or “Jean Like” clothing of any color or style is not permitted except on “Spirit Fridays” or days designated by campus administration.

All other dress/grooming policies are in the student handbook.

WHS Club/Athletic/Organization clothing is permitted on “game day”. Only the uniform top is allowed. No sweat pants allowed..

**Campus administration will have complete ad final judgment on all matters concerning interpretation of the student dress code**

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WACO HIGH SCHOOL DRESS MENU

We take pride at Waco High School and our traditions. One of the most important ways of doing this is for each one of us to reflect careful and consistent personal habits and appearance every day. A person's appearance is indicative of his finer inner qualities and an expression of his pride and respect for himself and his fellow students. Students who wear attractive and appropriate clothing are comfortable, poised and assured. Because gang-related apparel endangers the safety and welfare of students, teachers, and others and because it is disruptive to the educational process, Waco High School has established standards designed for all students to avoid any manner of dress that presents a danger to the student's health and safety or causes any interference with school work or creates a classroom or school disruption. It should be observed on all school-sponsored trips/activities as well as during the school hours on the campus. It is the parents’ (or guardian) responsibility to see that the student meets the standards of the dress code.

Problems and missed school time will be avoided by the use of common sense and not wearing questionable clothing. Any type of clothing or
hair style that the teacher/administration deems inappropriate or detrimental to the learning process will not be acceptable and is in addition to
the above stated guidelines. If a student is non-compliant with the dress menu policy within a reasonable time frame, or a reasonable number
of requests, this will be addressed as an issue of insubordination and will be disciplined accordingly.

Students must be in compliance when entering the building.

DRESS AND GROOMING REQUIREMENTS:

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS OR GUARDIANS TO SEE THAT A STUDENT IS DRESSED AND GROOMED ACCORDING TO THE STANDARDS OF THE WACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DRESS AND GROOMING REQUIREMENTS. ON CAMPUSES WHERE A STANDARD MODE OF DRESS EXISTS, STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THAT MODE OF DRESS.

Teachers have the responsibility to enforce the dress code and are instructed to do so. The final authority to interpret, enforce, and permit deviations of the dress code rests with the principal or his/her designee. Students are expected to be appropriately dressed and groomed at school and at school functions. Specific standards for appropriate dress and grooming for all Waco Independent School District students are as follows:

1. General Dress and Grooming Code (Board Policy FNCA – LOCAL):
a. Articles of clothing with pictures, emblems, or writings that are lewd, offensive, vulgar, or obscene, or advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other substance prohibited under are not allowed.
b. Students must wear shoes. No beach-style flip flops or house shoes will be allowed.
c. Hats, caps, and hoods may not be worn inside the school building during the school day. These items may be worn at other school sponsored events as determined appropriate by the principal or designee.
d. Doo rags, bandannas, and visors are not to be worn at school or at any school sponsored activities.
e. Sunglasses, or other glasses not required for vision correction may not be worn inside the building.
f. Pants which have holes or are frayed in any manner may not be worn. Garments must be hemmed or cuffed appropriately.
g. Athletic/Umbro/gym styled shorts are not appropriate except in PE/athletic type class.
h. Undergarments must be appropriately covered by a student’s clothing.
i. Inappropriate appearance will not be allowed. Clothes should fit and be worn appropriately—no sagging pants or oversized clothing, pants worn at waist, with a belt, and shirts buttoned. All shirts shall be tucked in pants if the bottom extends below the fingertips. Cardigan sweaters, pullover sweaters and sweatshirts may be worn outside of pants and skirts.
The decision on whether a style is appropriate will be at the discretion of the principal or his/her designee. Underwear type shirts such as tank tops or muscle shirts, are not acceptable to be worn at any time., even as an under garment.
j. Tattoos or fake tattoos are allowed if they are not lewd, offensive, vulgar, or obscene, or advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other substance prohibited under
k. “Grillz” or temporary decorations on teeth are not to be worn.
l. Blankets or pillows are not to be worn or brought to school.

2. Girls’ Dress and Grooming Code (Board Policy FNCA – LOCAL):
a. Girls will not wear halters, tank tops, tops that expose any part of the midriff, low-cut dresses/tops, short-shorts, or excessively tight clothing. The neck opening on any type of dress, shirt, or blouse may not exceed the equivalent of the second button below the collar or neckline.
b. Hair must not be rolled, tied in a scarf, or covered by a hat, bandanna, or a cap. Hair must not be dyed to extremes and haircuts which are unusual or bizarre such as lines, numbers, and design shapes will not be allowed.
c. Girls must wear brassieres or appropriate undergarments.
d. Pierced earrings may be worn on the ear(s) only. All other body-piercing jewelry is prohibited. Piercing in the ears must be of a nature or amount that is not distracting to the educational environment.

3. Boys’ Dress and Grooming Code (Board Policy FNCA – LOCAL):
a. Boys must wear shirts with sleeves. The neck opening on any type of shirt may not exceed the equivalent of the second button below the collar.
b. Boys’ haircuts must be neat and in good taste. Hair may not be dyed to extremes and haircuts which are bizarre or unusual will not be allowed, such as lines, numbers, and design shapes. Mustaches and beards shall be acceptsable if neatly trimmed.
c. Pierced earrings may be worn on the ear(s) only. All other body-piercing jewelry is prohibited.
d. Boys’ hair shall not be tied up in a scarf, bandanna, or covered by a hat or a hood, cap or visor.

4. Dress and Grooming Code Violation Procedure (Board Policy FNCA – LOCAL):
One of the following procedures will be followed when students are found to be inappropriately dressed:
a. The student will be given a change of clothing and the parent/guardian notified: or,
b. Parents/guardians will be notified and requested to bring the appropriate apparel to school. If parents cannot come with a change of clothes, the students will be asked to change into clothing provided by the school or they will be assigned to in-school suspension (ISS) for the remainder of the day or until the problem is corrected.
C. Repeated offenses may result in more serious disciplinary action. Appropriate discipline action shall be followed in all cases in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Absences incurred due to inappropriate dress will be considered unexcused. [See Board Policies FO, FOA, FOD]

STANDARD MODE OF DRESS (Board Policy FNCA – LOCAL):
All students enrolled at a school with a Standard Mode of Dress Policy must follow the district dress code as well as the mode of dress regulations of the campus that they are attending.

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