PROSPER HIGH SCHOOL

DRESS CODECONCEPTS TO KNOW AND

REMEMBER ON PHS DRESS CODE

RULE # 1• There are NO quick Fixes (i.e. pulling skirt down, pulling

pants up, covering bra strap, etc.)!• Students are expected to be in dress code from the

MOMENT they walk onto campus in the morning until the 3:28 bell rings in the afternoon (Students with 9th period non-athletic class MUST remain in dress code until it is over).

• If seen on campus before or during school hours out of dress code (even if the student is technically OFF) they will be reported in violation.

• Students may NOT cover out of dress code items with a sweater or jacket and be “in dress code.” This is still a violation.

Types of Emblems, Writings, Pictures on Clothes NOT ALLOWED

Anything that references drugs, alcohol, or violence is not allowed including items that directly or indirectly reference sexual orientation, racial slurs, gender slurs or derogatory language deemed inappropriate by administration. This includes skulls!

Types of Emblems, Writings, Pictures on Clothes ALLOWED!

See Through shirts are only allowed over clothing that completely covers mid-drift, cleavage, & undergarments.

• NO

• YES

SEE THROUGH SKIRTS MAY ONLY BE WORN OVER DRESS CODE LENGTH SKIRTS, SHORTS, ETC.

• THESE EXAMPLES ABOVE ARE NOT ALLOWED• Tights or Leggings may NOT be worn alone under a sheer skirt• Skirts underneath a sheer skirt must be dress code length

THIS IS ACCEPTABLE AS LONG AS THE SKIRT UNDERNEATH IS DRESS CODE LENGTH (BELOW FINGER TIP LENGTH – fingers fully extended - ALL THE WAY AROUND)!

APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR

YES NO

MIDRIFF CAN’T SHOW AT ALL(Check by having hands extended fully to the side – Skin must be

fully covered all the way around)

Bras should be worn but NOT

seen!THIS INCLUDES SPORTS BRAS and colored bras

that can be seen through the shirt being worn!

NO PAJAMAS OR HOUSE TYPE WEAR

HOLES IN JEANS/PANTS• This is OK This isn’t

Holes and/or frays must be below finger tip length when arms and fingers are fully extended to the sides and then can only be small holes or frays. Large gaping holes (size of a small apple or larger)that show the legs underneath are not allowed nor are holes or frays of any size ABOVE fingertip length.

NO CUT OFFS

WHAT IS A MUSCLE SHIRT?They are NOT allowed!

• LADIES - TANK TOPS ARE CONSIDERED MUSCLE SHIRTS BY THE ADMINISTRATION AND ARE, THEREFORE, NOT ALLOWED! Rule to remember, you can not wear a fitted tank top under a larger tank top with larger saggy arm holes.

• GUYS – SLEEVELESS SHIRTS ARE NOT ALLOWED PERIOD!

Spaghetti Straps are NOT allowed to be worn without a covering!

• These are Spaghetti These aren’tThere are 3 typical types of spaghetti; regular, thin, and fettuccini or linguini. If the strap is wider than the 3 types on the left, it is PROBABLY not a spaghetti strap.

Note to remember that when wearing sleeveless shirts or dresses, your bra can NOT be seen!

OFF THE SHOULDER AND LOW NECK BLOUSES ARE NOT ALLOWED

Another rule to remember – at NO TIME should your bra strap(s), including a sports bra, be seen.

Cleavage should not be seen! If it dips to where cleavage is seen, wear something underneath to cover the cleavage!

NO Halter Tops or Tube Tops

• Halter Tops are: Tube Tops are:They have straps around the neck and much of the back and shoulders are showing.

STRAPLESS!

SHIRTS BUTTONED(every button except top button)

• OK NOT OK

HAIR

• Neat, clean, and well-groomed• Not disruptive• No unnatural colors

FACIAL HAIR• All students must be clean shaven. Facial Hair

(moustaches or beards) are NOT allowed. If found in violation, you WILL have to shave at school or go to ISS. If you have sensitive skin and are afraid to use the razors that we provide, shave AT HOME!

Sideburns may not extend beyond the base of the ear.

Neither moustaches NOR full or partial beards are allowed.

SHORTS, DRESSES, SKIRTS, ETC. • Students may NOT wear the Nike-type athletic

shorts.

• All Athletic shorts must be at or BELOW the knee when worn at the waist.

• All other shorts, skirts, dresses, etc. MUST BE BELOW FINGERTIP LENGTH when worn at the waist.

NO SPANDEX OR TIGHTS UNLESS WORN UNDER DRESS CODE APPROPRIATE CLOTHING

ABOVE: Not Allowed!!

LEFT: Allowed ONLY if the skirt is below finger tip length all the way around when arms are to the side and fingers are fully extended.

ALL SHIRTS MUST BE WORN WITH DRESS CODE LENGTH SKIRTS, SHORTS, PANTS OR JEANS.

Not allowed Allowed

Long shirts may be turned into a dress with a belt and worn with tights underneath AS LONG AS the belted “dress” is below finger tip length all the way around.

Unbelted Long shirts may NOT be worn just with leggings/tights even if the shirt is below finger tip length

ANY TIGHT FITTED ATHLETIC WEAR IS NOT ALLOWED

PANTS/SHORTS/SKIRTS MAY NOT HAVE WORDING ACROSS THE BEHIND SUCH AS “JUICY” OR “PINK”.

SCARVES

• NOT ALLOWED Scarves MAY be worn around the neck but MAY NOT be used to cover other clothing that is out of dress code!

Scarves may not be worn on or around the head!

OTHER HEAD COVERINGS

• NO HATS, BANDANAS, OR HEADWRAPS IN THE BUILDING EXCEPT WHEN APPROVED BY CAMPUS PRINCIPAL!

Bandanas may ONLY be worn as a headband and NOT as a head covering.

NO CHAINS NOR SPIKES MAY BE WORN

PIERCINGS• Girls may have 2 earrings in each ear.• No other piercings are allowed.• Boys may not wear any piercings.• NO GAUGES• Clear spacers may be worn to fill in existing

piercing holes• ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED

PANTS MUST BE WORN AROUND WAIST AREA WITH UNDERCLOTHES NOT BEING SEEN!!! (even

if the underclothes are dress code)

ALL OF THESE ARE EXAMPLES OF RULE VIOLATIONS THROUGH SAGGING OR NO UNDERWEAR SHOWING.

ALL TATTOOS MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES!!

NO TRENCHCOATS OR SIMILAR OUTERWEAR

SUNGLASSES SHOULD NOT BE OUT INSIDE THE BUILDING!