WHS Dress Code


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WHS Dress Code

The Westside High School Dress Code requires neat, clean, and appropriate dress and grooming. Students should be dressed in such a manner that their appearance in the school contributes to the learning process rather than interrupting the learning process. The dress code is in effect at all times while on the WHS campus or while attending any HISD/WHS sponsored event. Appropriateness of dress shall be the judgment of the administration. Administrative decisions will be final.

Skirts/shorts must be 1” below fingertips; tights worn under skirts or shorts do NOT cancel the length requirement
Shirts must overlap pants by two inches; midriffs should not be visible with arms raised above the head
Graphics/photos on clothing/backpacks must not allude to violence, gangs, sex, drugs, or other lawlessness; the same applies to jewelry and other types of accessories
Slippers/pajama pants are not allowed
Undergarments should not be visible
Over-sized, baggy clothing is not acceptable
Boys may not wear tank tops or sleeveless shirts
Girl’s shirts must be three inches at shoulder; no tank tops; no off the shoulder shirts
Girls may not wear sofee shorts (or similar short knit athletic shorts)
No headwear can be worn, i.e. bandanas, headbands, wave cap, etc.
Long/oversized coats must be kept in the student’s locker during the school day
Chains hanging from jeans are not acceptable
If dress/accessories seemingly fit the profile of gang affiliation, administration reserves judgment to disallow it

Dress code guidelines are subject to change during the school year if necessary to ensure the safety and climate of academia.

Consequences for violations of dress code:
Students who are dressed inappropriately will be assigned an after school detention or lunch clean up duty. In addition, the student will be required to change into appropriate clothing prior to attending class. If it is not feasible for the student to change, he/she will remain in ISS for the rest of the school day. The student will be subject to additional disciplinary action if the student repeatedly violates the dress code. (See Failure to Comply with a Reasonable Request in HISD’s Code of Conduct).

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