2008-2009 Dress and Grooming Standards

Pants/Shorts/Skirts

  1. Denim jeans of any color (shorts, skirts, overalls) are not permitted.  Special days where jeans may be worn are announced at the beginning of the year; usually Fridays.

  2. No flannel, nylon, pajama, mesh or sweatsuit type pants may be worn.

  3. Pants must be the appropriate size and worn on the waist as intended with a neat and modest appearance.

  4. Pants should not have holes, frays or rips in them.

  5. Modest cut dress shorts may be worn all year.  No cut-offs, athletic or gym shorts are permitted.  Shorts may be no shorter than "mid-thigh" and neat and modest.

Tops

  1. Straight cut shirts and blouses that are not too baggy or lengthy may be untucked.  All other shirts and blouses must be worn as intended such as dress shirts with tails.

  2. Sweatshirts, jerseys, T-shirts, thermal underwear or tank tops are not permitted.

  3. Material that is sheer, clinging or immodest is not permitted.  Bareback tops and bare midriffs are not permitted.  Women: a tucked in t-shirt underneath to avoid this "midriff" problem is permitted.

  4. Clothing with logos, print or advertisements larger than 3" x 5" is not permitted.

  5. Clothing generally worn outdoors such as coats and jackets is not permitted.

  6. Men: Shirts must have a fold-over collar or have buttons, fasteners or mock turtleneck collar.

  7. Women: Sleeveless tops/dresses must cover the shoulder.  Straps must be at least 3" wide.

  8. School apparel purchased through the NW office such as spirit wear featuring the school log, name, etc. and approved by the administration will be permitted as announced.  This does NOT include school issued uniforms.

Hair/Jewelry/Cosmetics

  1. No extreme hair color or designs.  Hair may not be hanging in eyes or cover the eyebrows.

  2. No visible tattoos or body piercing is permitted.

  3. No outdoor wear such as sunglasses, scarves, gloves, or hats are permitted.

  4. No chained jewelry or wallets are allowed.

  5. Men: No earrings.  Must be clean-shaven.  Hair should not reach below the top of a dress shirt collar or cover the entire ear.

  6. Women: Earrings allowed in ears only; no excessive jewelry.

Shoes

  1. Shoes must be worn at all times.

  2. Rubber sole, flip-flop type sandals with one strap and no back are not permitted, e.g., soccer sandals / beach flip-flops.