Dress Code

Student Dress and Appearance at School
The spirit of the dress code is to encourage an appropriate atmosphere
for school. Apparel worn to school should be clean, in good state of
repair and not torn or tattered. The appearance of Paulding High
School students is to be a reasonable reflection of our school and
community. The mission of our school is to prepare our students for the
world of work and for life after high school; our dress code reflects that
of a typical professional work environment.

PHS Dress and Appearance Code
1. All clothing, patches, decals, belt buckles, buttons, or
accessories must be in good taste, modest, and modestly
worn.
2. Any insignia or clothing depicting alcohol, drugs, foul language,
or other offensive symbols is prohibited.
3. Any pictures, photographs, or writing on clothing, which is
offensive, or demeaning to another person, will not be allowed.
4. The American Flag may not be worn inappropriately.
5. Clothing or jewelry that may cause injury to the wearer or
others, in class, shops, or labs, or that may damage the
building or equipment is not permitted.
6. Students may not wear inappropriate chains to school,
including choker chains.
7. Shorts, skirts or dresses must be of an acceptable length (not
above the end of the extended fingertips).
8. Students may not wear “spaghetti strap” shirts, clothing which
reveals undergarments, or clothing that is excessively
revealing.
9. Mesh shirts, biker shorts, boxer shorts, swimwear and midriff
shirts are not acceptable.
10. Students may not wear caps, hoods, bandanas, hats, coats,
jackets, gloves, or sunglasses at school.
11. Apparel worn to school is to be clean, in a good state of repair,
and not excessively torn or tattered.
12. All dress, including footwear, must comply with health and
safety standards. Slippers are not to be worn to school.
13. Students are not to wear underwear or pajamas as outerwear.
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14. Body piercing to visible parts of the body is limited only to
pierced ears. In addition, piercings which become a distraction
or a disruption will not be allowed.
15. Hair color is limited to natural colors. No spiked hair is
permitted.
16. Any clothing or appearance that causes a disruption in the
orderly function of the school is not permitted.
17. No shoes with roller blades in them are permitted at school.
If a student violates the dress code, the student may be asked to turn an
objectionable shirt inside out (if applicable), or remove the objectionable
item (if applicable). If a change of clothing is required, a parent or
guardian will be called to bring in proper clothing. Students who are not
willing or able to correct the dress code violation will not be allowed to
return to class (unexcused) until the violation has been corrected. It is
the student’s responsibility to come dressed appropriately for school,
and he or she will be expected to make every effort to follow the dress
code of the school. The administration reserves the right to change the
dress code to reflect changes in style.