Dress Code

 

The primary objective of the School District of Greenville County is to provide a world-class instructional program and learning opportunity for every student.  Personal appearance of every student is an important component of establishing a safe environment for optimal learning and respect for one another.

Students are expected to dress in an appropriate manner while on School District property or representing the school.  Personal appearance shall not disrupt student work or school order, become distractive to other students, or violate health and safety guidelines.

Student dress and grooming will be neat and clean.

Shirts/blouses should be tucked in unless designed to be worn outside the pants/skirt.  At no time should the student’s midriff be visible while standing, sitting, or participating in normal school activities, e.g., raising hand

Clothing that inappropriately exposes body parts are not permitted, including: low-cut shirts, tank tops, spaghetti strap tops, and halter tops.  Wear a shirt under vests and see-through or mesh tops. Shoulder straps should be at least three inches wide.  Bra straps and sides must not be visible.

Boys must wear shirts with sleeves.

Students shall not dress in such a way that partially or totally exposes underclothing.

Trousers/slacks/shorts must be worn at waist level.  Excessively baggy trousers and clothing are not permitted.  Clothing may not drag on the floor.

Skirts should fit, be in good taste, and not be shorter than mid-thigh.

Shorts must be properly fitted, in good taste, and may not be shorter than mid-thigh.  Biker shorts or athletic shorts of any kind are not permitted.

Hats, caps, hoods, bandanas, sweatbands, sunglasses, hair curlers, skullies, or do-rags may not be worn in the building.  If confiscated, items will be returned on the last day of school.

Shoes (or sandals) must be worn.  Flip-flops (shower-type) and thong style shoes (in between toes) are not permitted.

Clothing and jewelry that displays profanity, suggestive phrases, alcohol, tobacco, drug advertisements, or other inappropriate phrases or symbols is not permitted.

Hair of a non-human color is not permitted.

Extraneous articles hanging from clothing, such as chains, are considered inappropriate and will not be permitted.

Facial jewelry is permitted to be worn only on the ears.  Eyebrow piercing, tongue piercing, or nose piercing are not permitted. Visible piercing is permitted only in the ears.

Jeans: No holes allowed above the knee.

 

Prom Dress Code

 

The Prom, an important part of the Blue Ridge High School Experience, is a formal social event; therefore everyone attending the prom, including guests, is expected to dress and behave appropriately for a formal event.  Dates must be between ages 14 and 20, must be attending a regular high school program (NOT an alternative school, been expelled or recommended for expulsion or have any serious prior or current discipline referrals).  Non-Blue Ridge High School students will need prior approval before attending the prom.  While at the prom, the student will be held responsible for not only his behavior but also his date.  Each student must have a signature from a Parent/Guardian (and date’s Parent/Guardian) to signify awareness of the rules, regulations, dress code, and appropriate dancing.  Students MUST realize that alcohol, drugs, and tobacco products are prohibited at Greenville County School District functions.  Identification will be required by all students and dates at the door of the prom.

Young men are expected to wear formal evening attire that would include a tuxedo, suit with a tie, or sport coat with slacks and a tie.  No flip-flops or athletic shoes.  Jackets and vests may be removed, but shirts may not be removed.

Young women are expected to wear formal evening attire.  Dresses may not expose a bare midriff.  Mesh or see-through inserts in the midriff area will not be allowed.  Two-piece dresses/outfits must not expose any midriff.  Front, back, and sides of ladies’ attire must not be too low-cut or revealing.

Short dresses or side slits may not be higher than the tips of the wearer’s fingers when the wearer’s hands are at her sides.  Ladies may not hike up their dresses in order to dance.

If not appropriately dressed, you will not be allowed to enter the prom. If you have any questions, contact the Prom Chairperson.  Remember, if in doubt, don’t wear it!

Students and guests may be asked to leave if attire or behavior becomes inappropriate or conflicts with school rules. Faculty members will make the final decision regarding appropriate attire and behavior.