Student Dress
Provided below is a summary of the clothing guidelines at Great Falls High School. Following these simple guidelines will keep students in school, rather than having them sent home to change.
Any exceptions to the dress code for special events at school will be announced in advance.
School is the student’s work place, and appropriate dress is a reasonable expectation. Students are expected to present themselves at school with adequate personal hygiene habits and clothing that is clean and in good repair. Evaluate clothing as if it were to be worn in a place of business or a job. In general, students are to avoid wearing clothing judged to be disruptive to the educational process or to create a safety issues. Following is a list of “Dos” and “Don’ts” regarding dress at school:
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Repeated violations of these guidelines for student dress may result in disciplinary consequences. Students who are dressed inappropriately will be asked to change into appropriate clothing immediately, either at school or at home.
Any exceptions to the dress code for special events at school will be announced in advance.
School is the student’s work place, and appropriate dress is a reasonable expectation. Students are expected to present themselves at school with adequate personal hygiene habits and clothing that is clean and in good repair. Evaluate clothing as if it were to be worn in a place of business or a job. In general, students are to avoid wearing clothing judged to be disruptive to the educational process or to create a safety issues. Following is a list of “Dos” and “Don’ts” regarding dress at school:
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- Wear tops with at least 1” shoulder straps - wide enough to cover undergarments and not so low as to reveal cleavage.
- Wear tops that provide coverage of the back. Strapless, halter, cut-out or any other bare-back apparel is not allowed.
- Wear tops that cover the midriff (stomach area). Tops must completely cover the torso at all times, sitting, reaching, or standing.
- Wear shorts and skirts that are mid-thigh in length, with a minimum of a 3” inseam. (A test for compliance would be to place your hand to your side and your longest fingertip should meet your thigh at or above your short or skirt line.) Skirts should be long enough that they are not revealing when the wearer is seated or climbing stairs.
- Wear footwear at all times; health regulations require it.
- Don’t wear tops that are excessively TIGHT, BAGGY, LOW CUT or REVEALING.
- Don’t wear apparel that feature words, symbols, or logos regarding TOBACCO products, ALCOHOL products, DRUG references, or other messages that are interpreted as inappropriate by an Administrator.
- Don’t wear “muscle shirts” or undershirts with wide arm holes.
- Don’t wear pants that are excessively BAGGY. Undergarments should be covered at all times.
- Hats, bandanas, caps, visors, or any other headwear, are NOT ALLOWED upon entering school. This applies to girls as well as boys. Headwear may be worn in the building before 7:00 AM and after 3:40 PM. Students may wear theme-appropriate headwear on designated spirit days.
- Don’t wear sunglasses in the building.
- Don’t wear spiked accessories such as bracelets or neckwear. Accessories such as chains, hooks, etc. that may be a safety hazard are not acceptable for school.
- Don’t wear clothing that may be interpreted by an Administrator as “gang” apparel, for example repeatedly wearing all one color, sporting a bandana, or showing gang graffiti or symbols on clothing, items, or on one’s person. This will be determined on an individual basis, following District guidelines pertaining to gangs.
- Don’t wear clothing judged to be disruptive to the educational process or to create a safety issue. If you wonder, ask.
- Don’t wear PAJAMAS or SLIPPERS; they are not appropriate, for school is the student’s workplace.
Repeated violations of these guidelines for student dress may result in disciplinary consequences. Students who are dressed inappropriately will be asked to change into appropriate clothing immediately, either at school or at home.
