THE HOWARD SCHOOL 2016-2017 STUDENT DRESS CODE

STUDENTS MUST BE IN DRESS CODE BEFORE ENTERING THE

BUILDING

The HOWARD dress code encourages an atmosphere of order, discipline, and

safety which is prerequisite to providing quality education. It is the childs and
parents or guardians responsibility to ensure that students arrive to school in
compliance with the dress code.

Shirts

Students may wear a solid White or Off White button down dress
shirt.

Students may wear a solid White or Off White, or Gray cotton/cotton

blends polo/golf style shirts.

Seniors (12th grade) may also wear Solid Maroon polo/golf style shirts.

Prints on polo/golf style shirts is restricted to a credit card sized brand name
or HOWARD logo.

Professionally printed, administratively approved Howard School

apparel is allowed.

Shirts MUST be tucked in at all times.

Undershirts

Only solid WHITE (no writing) t-shirts may be worn under polo/golf style,
and button down shirts. Slacks/Pants

Khaki colored pants should be worn. Pants are to be worn at the

waist (no sagging) and shall extend to the top of the shoe.

Khaki colored shorts/capris/crop pants may be worn seasonally

(August 11, 2016 through October 6, 2016 & March 27, 2017 through May
25th, 2017) and can be no more than two inches above the knee. All pants must
be hemmed.
 Belts must fit through the pant loops and cannot have inappropriate
writing or symbols. Belts must have a plain buckle (oring, square, or dring
style). Shoes

Only athletic or casual dress shoes may be worn.

Outerwear:

Jackets/Hoodies/Sweatshirts/Fleeces/Sweaters.

Solid White, Off White, Gray hoodless sweatshirts, fleeces or sweaters are
allowed over approved dress code attire.

Administratively approved Howard apparel that is hoodless may be worn

over approved dress code.

Unapproved ItemsShirts

Shirts that are too tight, low cut or shirts which are too short to cover
the midriff are not permitted and may not be worn.

Pants

Cargo pants/shorts/capris/crop pants may NOT be worn.

Blue jeans, nylon wind pants, sweat pants, jogging pants, leggings,
jeggings, skirts, skinny pants, stretch pants, or excessively loose or tight
pants are prohibited.

No overalls of any kind are permitted.

Pants/shorts/capris/crop pants CANNOT have frayed edges, holes,

rips, or tears.

Shoes

House shoes, slippers, open toe shoes, open heel shoes, toe shoes
(such as SkelaToes), and flip-flops are not permitted.

Excessive high heel shoes are not permitted.

Outerwear
 Unapproved outerwear may be confiscated if seen in the building
between 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Hoodies of any kind are not allowed in the building at any time.
Accessories

Jewelry/Body piercings which are deemed as distracting or offensive

must be removed upon the request of the administration.

Students with visible tattoos which are deemed inappropriate by the

administration will not be allowed to be displayed.

Hats, full coverage headwear, sunglasses, dorags, bandanas, or

gloves, should not be worn during the school day. These items must be
removed before entering the building and are to be placed in the student's
locker before entering any classroom or instructional area.

Blankets/Throws are not permitted on the bus or at school and will be

confiscated.

Beads and/or beaded attire must not be visible.

Scarfs or full head wraps are not permitted.

Backpacks must be placed in a locker before entering any classroom

or instructional area.

*All dress code matters are up to administrative discretion. In matters of

opinion, the school administrators decision will prevail.

* Students out of dress code will be required to get into dress code before
entering class or an appropriate disciplinary consequence will follow.
 2016-2017 Dress Code

Shorts

Light tan or khaki colored shorts may be worn seasonally*. Shorts must be size
appropriate and worn at waist level, with shorts being knee length. No sagging
is allowed. Tight fitting shorts, short shorts and cutoffs of any kind are
prohibited. Shorts that have cuts, holes or frayed edging are not allowed. Tights
or leggings may not be worn under shorts.

Capri Pants

Light tan or khaki colored capri pants may be worn seasonally*. Capri pants
must be size appropriate and worn at waist level. De nim Khaki colored jeans,
nylon wind pants, sweat pants, jogging pants, leggings, tights, skirts, skinny
pants, stretch pants, or excessively loose or tight capri pants are prohibited.
Capri cargo pants are prohibited also.

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