Roanoke County Schools Dress Code

ROANOKE COUNTY DRESS CODE GUIDELINES

CLOTHING

General Guidelines:

Short/Skirt length should be no shorter than 5 inches from the top of the knee, regardless of

whether or not leggings are worn underneath;

Sleeveless shirts are allowed; however, shoulder straps must be a minimum of 3” in width;

No undergarments, cleavage, or midriffs should be exposed;

Safe shoes are required at all times.

The following should NOT be worn in school:

Sleeves with oversized armholes;

See-through garments;

Form-fitted shorts (i.e. biker shorts);

Cut-offs, torn, or ripped clothing;

Grossly oversized clothing;

Shirts with spaghetti straps;

Tube/Tank tops;

Heavy or long winter coats;

Pajamas;

Bedroom slippers.

ACCESSORIES

The following should NOT be worn in school:

Heavy metal chains;

Any accessories with spikes (jewelry, belts, etc.)

Dog chains or collars;

Sunglasses;

Headgear including hats, caps, sweatbands, bandanas, wave caps, or scarves.

MISCELLANEOUS

Anything considered dangerous, distracting, or disruptive to the instructional environment is prohibited.

Clothing or accessories should not bear messages or pictures that are profane, obscene,

offensive to others, or promote gangs, violence, drugs, or alcohol.

The administration at each school reserves the right to judge appropriate appearance.