SCHOOL UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE POLICY
REVISED FOR 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR
Shirts
Shirts must be solid white, black, navy, or up to two additional colors designated by the individual
school (see PCS School Color Chart).
Students must wear long or short-sleeved shirts with a collar. Shirts may have one or two chest pockets.
With the exception of school approved logos, shirts may not have insignias, logos, labels, words, or
pictures. Shirts with school approved logos must have collars.
Shirts must be appropriately sized and tucked in unless the shirt is designed for outside wear and is no longer
than 3 inches below the natural waist.
Shirts shall be long enough to cover the midriff when sitting or standing. Furthermore, shirts must cover the
chest and back so the chest and the back of the body are not inappropriately exposed.
Undergarments may not be visible at any time. However, students may wear T-shirts under collared
shirts which are plain white, black, navy, or one of the additional designated school colors (see PCS
School Color Chart).
No see-through or mesh clothing that will reveal the body or will reveal undergarments shall be allowed.
Clothing shall be worn appropriately (correctly sized; not inside-out or backwards; no rolled up pants legs,
etc.).
Pants, Skirts, Skorts, Jumpers, Capri Length Pants, Shorts
Colors: solid khaki, black, or navy.
Solid unfaded black or khaki jeans are permitted. However, no blue jeans are allowed.
Must be free of graphics and embroidery. With the exception of small labels, they may not have insignias,
logos, words, or pictures.
Shorts, skirts, skorts and jumpers shall be modest and of sufficient length. The length of these articles of
clothing shall be no shorter than three inches above the top of the knee when standing.
No pants or shorts with pockets halfway down the legs.
Clothing must be appropriately sized. No baggy or sagging pants or shorts are allowed. No low rise
clothing is allowed. Pants must be worn with the waistband at or above the hipbone.
Clothing shall be worn appropriately (not inside-out or backwards; no rolled up pants legs, etc.).
No see-through or mesh clothing that will reveal the body or will reveal undergarments shall be allowed.
If belts are worn, they must be solid black or brown with a plain belt buckle that is not oversized. All belts
must be buckled.
Dresses
Dresses may be solid white, black, navy, khaki, or the school color (see PCS School Color Chart).
Students may wear long or short-sleeved dresses with a collar. Dresses may have one or two chest pockets.
With the exception of school approved logos, dresses may not have insignias, logos, labels, words, or
pictures.
Dresses must cover the chest and back so the chest and the back of the body are not inappropriately exposed.
Dresses shall be modest and of sufficient length. The length of the dress shall be no shorter than three inches
above the top of the knee when standing.
Undergarments may not be visible at any time.
No see-through or mesh clothing that will reveal the body or will reveal undergarments shall be allowed.
Shoes
Shoes shall be worn at all times, and, as needed, shoes shall conform to special requirements (such as P.E.
classes, ROTC, science labs, etc.).
Shoes that have laces shall be laced and tied.
No bedroom shoes shall be allowed.
SCHOOL UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE POLICY
REVISED FOR 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR
Outerwear
Students may wear plain unhooded sweaters, sweatshirts, or vests including those made out of
lightweight fleece material over school uniforms. The items may be solid white, black, navy, or one of
the additional designated school colors (see PCS School Color Chart). Down vests are not acceptable.
Sweaters and sweat shirts, with the exception of school approved logos, may not have insignias, logos,
labels, words, or pictures. Sweaters and sweat shirts with school approved logos may not have hoods.
Coats
Coats may not be worn inside the school building during the school day.
Coats may be worn during a class change if the student is exiting the building.
Coats may be worn to school and placed in the students locker. If a locker is not available, it may be hung
in the classroom or another location designated by the principal and/or the principals designee.
The principal and/or the principals designee may make an exception if the building/classroom is unusually
cold.
School Spirit Wear
Principal approved school spirit wear such as club and/or organizational jackets, letter jackets, etc.
may be worn in the high schools.
Other Clothing Items or Accessories
Students may not wear large pendants or medallions.
No adornment is allowed that reasonably could be perceived as, or used as, a weapon (such as chains, spikes,
etc.).
No gang-related clothing, accessories, symbols or intimidating manner of dress, as identified by local law
enforcement agencies, are allowed.
No headwear and no sunglasses shall be worn inside school buildings.
No bandanas shall be allowed.
Solid color, pattern or stripe ties may be worn. They may not have any insignias, logos, labels, words, or
pictures.
Leggings may be worn only as an accessory under skirts, skorts, dresses, shorts, pants, or capris that meet
uniform requirements. They must be solid white, black, or navy. **Khaki leggings were removed from
policy.
Only school activity buttons, approved by the principal are permitted to be worn on a students school
uniform.
Other Uniform Requirements
Students are expected to be dressed according to the uniform standards at all times school is in session.
Students who are taking classes that require a special dress code (such as JROTC or career and technical
education internships) may wear that uniform to other classes.
Students who take a class at another school must wear the uniform shirt of their home school.
Principals may make exceptions to the uniform policy for special events.
Clothing designed for school athletic events (i.e. cheerleader outfits, etc.) that does not meet the above
guidelines shall not be worn during the instructional day unless appropriate additional garments are worn
with the outfit.
**Revised areas of the policy are in bold.
South Centrals colors are: White, Black, Navy Blue, Burgundy, or Gray
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