Students shall be well groomed and appropriately dressed in a modest manner to promote an orderly educational atmosphere. Any apparel, dress, tattoo, or grooming that is potentially disruptive to the educational process will not be permitted.
Students are encouraged to adhere to the dress code during school and during school sponsored events occurring within school hours.
Dress code applies to all school events conducted on the campus of Rhea County High School. Failure to comply can result in the student’s inability to participate.
All dress code offenses will require a change of clothing.
All absences resulting from dress code violation will be counted as unexcused.
The following shall not be worn at school or school sponsored events during school hours:
the waist and should not be bagging or sagging.
Wind suits, sweat pants, tight fitting knit pants, leggings, spandex shorts, boxer shorts, and biker shorts are not permitted.
Joggers must be a solid color.
Skirts, shorts, or skorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh.
Bib overalls may be worn as long as galluses and side closures are fastened.
All tops should have sleeves with modest necklines without revealing cleavage and should be size appropriate.
Shirts and pants or skirts must meet when elbows are raised to the height of the shoulder exposing no bare midriffs.
Dresses and skirts may be worn provided the length is no shorter than mid-thigh.
Leggings can only be worn underneath dresses and skirts of appropriate length.
Students are not to wear jewelry, ornaments, or accessories which distract from the educational process, such as excessively noisy jewelry and/or belts.
All body piercing jewelry outside of the ears must be studs.
Students may not wear metal spiked apparel or similar accessories.
Shoes must be worn at all times.
All students are required to wear their hair in such a manner that is not considered unkempt, unclean, or impairing vision.
Students are not to have hair sprayed or dyed in unnatural colors (such as blue, pink, green, orange, etc.), spiked hair, or mohawks. Students with an unnatural hair color will not be permitted to participate in extracurricular activities.
All backpacks are subject to be searched at any time.
Any school may develop special dress days for special occasions at the direction of the principal.
If a student cannot comply with the standard dress code based on religious beliefs, his or her parent or guardian may write a letter explaining the situation to the Director of Schools with a copy to the school principal. Each case will be dealt with on an individual basis.
The final decision as to what is appropriate or acceptable for dress at school will be made by the principal or designee.
RCHS administration reserves the right to make any decisions regarding dress code.