Formal Wear Policy

Periodically throughout the school year, school-sponsored dances, such as prom, are approved for students to attend. Students who participate in various school royalties are also subject to this dress code. While the school appreciates the changing nature of clothing designs and fads in the style, there remains a standard of appropriateness for students in terms of how they dress for school functions. Students are warned that any type of dress that is deemed inappropriate, conspicuous, indecent, scurrilous, profane, crude or unbecoming by the school administration shall be considered in violation of the dress code and will result in the denial of admission to dances or from participating in royalty activities. It also may result in further disciplinary action. Students may bring a picture of the clothing to Mrs. Salmons or any admin for approval prior to the event if there is a concern it may be in violation of this policy. Exceptions to this dress code for exceptional circumstances, such as cultural clothing, may be approved by the principal. Students may choose to wear either a dress or a suit that follows the guidelines below:

• Clothing that has “see through” material or exposes undergarments in the areas from the mid-thigh to the upper chest is not acceptable.
• “See through” material is acceptable for the arms, legs five inches from the knee down, and neck/collar bone area.
• In all cases, the areas normally covered by a one-piece bathing suit shall also be covered by opaque material.
• Two-piece dresses are acceptable if they do not expose the upper torso area while standing still or moving.
• “Tube tops” are not acceptable.
• Strapless dresses, which fit appropriately and cover the upper torso area, are acceptable.
• Backless dresses that go below the lumbar spine are not acceptable.
• The skirt or dress shall not be conspicuous or indecent while sitting or standing and must extend 2 inches beyond the longest finger on the hand with the shoulders in a relaxed position. The 2-inch measurement also applies to slits in dresses.
• It is understood that many formal dresses are designed to fit closely around the body; however, dresses made of spandex or similar material are prohibited.
• The prom is considered a formal event, so formal wear is required. Formal wear may be a dress, party gown, formal gown, or suit. All prom formal wear must meet this dress code regardless of gender.
• Shorts and skirts, which meet dress code, are acceptable for school dances other than for prom. Jeans and shorts are not acceptable for prom.