Dress Code for School Dances

PHS CARES

-Taken from http://phspatriots.com/mainoff/information/handbk.pdf

Dress Code (Policy 5132)

The Portsmouth School Committee, in carrying out its responsibility to provide a
safe, healthy, and orderly learning environment, will encourage students to wear
appropriate clothing and to practice good grooming. Students’ appearance or mode
of dress shall not, in judgment of the principal or his/her designee, disrupt the
educational process or constitute a threat to health and safety. The interpretation of
these rules and regulations is at the sole discretion of the building principal or
his/her designee.
Students will be required to correct improper dress. Students unable to comply will
be sent home to correct the situation. If students are uncooperative, they will be
disciplined accordingly.
Some examples of dress which are improper:
• Halter tops, Tank tops, or Tube tops
• Spaghetti straps
• Exposed midriffs
• Wearing jackets or coats during school
• Muscle shirts
• Pajamas or slippers
• Excessively short skirts/shorts
• Sunglasses
• Hats or bandannas
• Excessively short or revealing neck lines
• Chains, spike bracelets, bells and other accessories considered a safety hazard.
• Clothing with messages that mention or imply alcohol, drugs, violence, sex, or profanity.
Exceptions to the dress code may be allowed at the discretion of the building
principal for exceptional conditions such as health, safety, handicap, school
activities/functions and any circumstance which may warrant consideration.

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