CHESTER CO. JR. HIGH SCHOOL

Dress and Appearance

• No articles of clothing may have written, stitched, or printed any logo, or comment that promotes or advertises alcohol, drugs, tobacco, suggestive sexual comments, vulgar/ obscene language, hate, racial defamatory remarks or symbols or any group which represents this violation.

• No article of clothing shall be worn with words, phrases, or slogans written, stitched, or printed that bring attention to modest parts of the student’s body. (i.e. words printed across the rear of pants)

• BOYS SHALL KEEP SHIRTS TUCKED IN AT ALL TIMES. GIRLS MAY WEAR SHIRTS NOT TUCKED AS LONG AS THE BOTTOM HEM DOES NOT EXTEND BELOW THE HIPS.

• No articles of clothing representing gang membership or activity, by color or by design, are allowed. Tattoos, haircuts, symbols or designs/ drawings that symbolize gang membership are not allowed.

• All articles of clothing are to be fastened or buckled as intended. Including, but not limited to: overall straps, belts, shoes, shirts, pants, shorts, and skirts. Students are not allowed to wear large metal chains whether at neck, wrist, waist, or as a wallet chain.

• No hats, caps, visors, hair combs/ picks, scarves or sunglasses can be worn in the school building.

• SHIRTS, TOPS, PANTS, SKIRTS, SHORTS, ETC. SHALL NOT HAVE HOLES, RIPS, OR TEARS ANYWHERE ON THE GARMENT. FRAYING DUE TO NATURAL WEAR WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE BOTTOM HEM OF PANTS.

• All shirts or blouses must completely cover the abdomen, back, and undergarments. No tops worn by female students will be permitted that reveal cleavage. Prohibited tops include, but not limited to the following: spaghetti strap tops, cut-off tops, sheer/ see-through tops, midriff tops, back-less tops, strapless tops, deep v-neck tops. Students in question will be required to raise arms to shoulder level. The top will be acceptable if no midriff is revealed during the check.

• Shorts, skirts, and dresses are to be no more than six (6) inches from knee. All pants, shorts, skirts must be worn at the waistline and properly fitting; no excessively loose or tight-fitting clothing permitted.

• Thin, see-through clothing and Pajamas/sleepwear are not appropriate school attire. Students are not allowed to wear house slippers or bath slippers.

• Visible displays of body piercing are only acceptable in the ear. No piercing of any other body part may be displayed. The student will be directed to remove these items during the school day or when representing the school in a school related function or event.

*****When a student is attired in a manner which is likely to cause disruption or interference with the operation of the school, the principal shall take appropriate action, which may include suspension.

*****BOLD AND ITALICS RULES ARE RECENT CHANGES.

Chester Co. Junior High School administration, faculty, and staff are mandated by the board to be involved in the enforcement of not only the dress code but all school policies. We will strive to be firm, fair, and consistent in regard to all school policies, and we ask for parental and community support in this endeavor.

(NOTE: The board will decide on a new code no later than its November 2008 meeting. All parents and students are advised not to purchase school clothing for the 09-10 school year until the board announces the decision.)