Roxboro Community School
Standard of Dress Policy

Appropriate school dress, personal appearance and cleanliness have a desirable impact on student behavior and performance. Appropriate dress is that which is suitable and comfortable for a work atmosphere. All students are to be dressed neatly.

Our students will be ambassadors from our school as they are involved in community projects. Their dress should reflect high standards of personal and community respect. We ask for the help and cooperation of the parents in abiding by the following dress standards:

Dress Standards

1.Shirts are to be collared shirts, polo/golf style, or turtlenecks. Shirts are to be buttoned and tucked in when appropriate for the type shirt.

2.Pants, shorts, Capri pants, and skirts are to be khaki, navy, olive or black.

3.Most shoes are acceptable as long as they are regular street-wear with no more than 1 ½ inch heels. All laces must be tied. Rainbow style sandals are acceptable. Appropriate athletic shoes are required for Physical Education class.

4.Roxboro Community School logo t-shirts and sweatshirts are acceptable attire. A collared shirt should be worn under the sweatshirt.

5.No hats or headgear of any type are to be worn inside the building.

Dress Standard Guidelines

1.Crop tops, short tops, spaghetti strap tops, and tight blouses are not acceptable. When student’s arms are raised overhead, the shirttail must cover both the front and rear of the pant waistband.

2.No sagging pants, leather pants or skirts, overalls or sweatpants are acceptable. Young men will wear a belt and shirts will be tucked in. Sweatpants will only be allowed during Physical Education when approved by the teacher. Pants should not drag on the floors.

3.Shorts and short skirt hems should be mid-thigh.

4.Appropriate jeans will be acceptable on designated days such as “dress down” Friday, school spirit days, etc.

5.Clothing that promotes gang affiliation, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, the use of controlled substances, depicts violence, is of a sexual or disruptive nature is prohibited at all times.

6.Girl Scout, Boy Scout, 4-H, etc. uniforms may be worn on meeting days.

7.Cardigans, crew neck, vest and v-neck sweaters are acceptable over shirts.

8.College t-shirts and sweatshirts can be worn on specified days.

9.No exposed body piercing except appropriate ear piercing.

10.Inappropriate jewelry or accessories are unacceptable.

If a student’s dress is such that it constitutes a threat to health or safety, the Principal or Guidance Counselor may require the student and the student’s parents or guardians to take appropriate action to remedy the situation.