Dress Code

Memorial High School has the authority to decide the appropriateness of any clothing/accessory

It is the responsibility of the student and the parent/guardian to follow the dress code.

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Tops

• Must have a sleeve
• No sheer or "see through" clothing
• No strapless, off-the-shoulder, halter, crop top, bare backed, mesh, or any top that shows stomach
• The student's stomach, chest, or undergarments should not show at any time even while sitting, bending, or leaning

Bottoms

• Pants which are frayed or have holes are not allowed when the frayed material or hole(s) are above the tip of the longest finger with arms fully extended against the leg
• Shorts, dresses or skirts must be longer than the tip of the longest finger with arms fully extended agains the leg.
  • No tears, cuts or holes in garments above this point are acceptable
• Pants that have been permanently patched to cover the area(s) with holes or frayed material or tights worn under the jeans/pants are allowed
• Sagging is not permitted; pants should be worn above the hips

Dresses and Skirts

• "Finger Tip Rule" - dresses, or skirts must be longer than the tip of the longest finger with arms fully extended against the leg
• No tears, cuts or holes in garments above this point are acceptable
• Dresses or skirts with slits on the side(s) are not allowed

Headwear

• Hats, scarves, doo-rags, bandanas, and sunglasses are not to be worn inside the building at any time
• Any other head covering is not allowed
• Bandanas and bandana patterns are not to be worn
• Hairbands and sweatbands are allowed
  • No bandana pattern

Hoodies/Hoods

• Hoodies are allowed
• Hoods are not to be worn on your head

Additional Information

• Clothing displaying disruptive graphics, language, symbols, or gang affiliation, etc. is not allowed
• Clothing advertising alcohol, drug, or tobacco is not allowed