CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS. DRESS CODE POLICY. Dress Appropriately - Create a Respectful and Safe Environment
CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS DRESS CODE POLICY Dress Appropriately - Create a Respectful and Safe Environment in School The administration in each school has the discretion to determine proper or improper dress. Students who are found to be in violation of the dress code are subject to disciplinary action. Please refer to your school’s dress code for further clarification. Appropriate dress, appearance, proper behavior, and cleanliness are vital to each member of the school community. Wearing appropriate dress to school promotes a positive influence on the school climate. Clothing • All clothing is to be worn appropriately and in the manner for which it was designed. • Pants should be worn at waist level. • Undergarments shall not be exposed at any time. • Profanity, obscenity, violence, weapons, or symbols of hate are prohibited. • Promotion of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs is prohibited. • Bare skin between upper chest and mid thigh should be covered by clothing. • Clothing shall be free of inflammatory, suggestive, racial, or other inappropriate writing, advertisement, or artwork. • Clothing or other articles that indicate gang affiliation are prohibited in school or at any school function. Shoes
• Shoes must be worn at all times.
Headwear • Headwear including hats, headbands and sunglasses should only be worn outdoors for health or safety reasons. • Additionally, items are not to be worn in the school buildings or classrooms with the exception of religious observances. Examples of inappropriate dress: Short shorts (shorts should be mid-thigh length a.k.a. finger-tip length) Loungewear or pajamas See-through clothing Backless or strapless blouses or dresses Halter tops, strapless tops, bare-shouldered tops, or spaghetti straps Hats, caps, combs, picks, or sunglasses Bedroom slippers Extreme clothing or accessories that would interfere with the learning process, cause a disruption of the educational environment, or be a health or safety hazard are prohibited. Students who are in violation of the dress code may be asked to call home for appropriate attire and/or wear school issued apparel.
