Dress Code

Student dress contributes to the overall climate of the school. Not all fashion trends are appropriate for school. Good judgment in the selection of school clothing will result in fewer interruptions during the school day. All students will follow the established Roanoke County Dress Code as adopted prior to the 2005-06 school year. The Roanoke County Dress Code is located below.

General Guidelines:
 The following should not be worn in school:

  • Short/skirt length should be no higher than 5” from the top of the knee

  • Sleeveless shirts are allowed; however, shoulder straps must be a minimum of 3 inches in width /p>

  • No undergarments, cleavage, or midriffs should be exposed

  • Safe shoes are required at all times · 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

  • 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 (except for religious beliefs)

  • 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 is granted the right to judge appropriate appearance.

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. This includes the wearing and/or display of any and all bandanas. Students who do not adhere to these guidelines will not be allowed to attend class. Parents will be called if appropriate clothing is not available.