Students will be expected to dress in an appropriate manner while on school property and while participating in school-related activities. We encourage our students to take pride in their personal appearance such that it does not disrupt student work or school order, become distractive to others, or violate health and safety guidelines. Students must adhere to the dress code set forth by the school principal while on campus during the school day. If attending a school function in the evening, students must comply with the dress code of Greenville County Schools. Hughes Academy’s guidelines are as follows:
Belts: Must be worn by all students if the item of clothing is made with belt loops
Belt loops may NOT be cut off to avoid wearing a belt
No belts with large buckles may be worn (i.e. SEXY, PRECIOUS, or student’s name)
Ribbon belts are allowed provided they have loops and/or buckles
Ribbon belts and scarves made into belts are permitted
All belts must be worn at the waistline
An extra belt must be kept in your locker or backpack. This is a school supply requirement.
Suspenders are not permitted
Shirts: Navy, Red, Black, or White (solids only)
Shirts may have a small appropriate logo over the pocket area
All shirts must have a collar and sleeves
No shirts made of 100% Lycra or Spandex
Shirts may not have stripes on the collar or armband
All shirt tails MUST be long enough to be tucked in at all times while on campus or field trips
Tests to measure shirt length will be conducted on a daily basis (i.e. having students raise arms high above their head)
Shirts must remain tucked in until you physically leave campus
Turtlenecks and mock turtlenecks are permitted
Long- or short-sleeved T-shirts in the same 4 colors (navy blue, red, black, or white) are permitted but must be worn underneath the collared shirt
Only sweaters and sweatshirts may be worn on top of the collared shirt. No other clothing can be worn over the collared shirt.
Girls
No cleavage showing
No tight fitting shirts permitted
See-through shirts showing undergarments are not permitted
Boys
Blazers are not permitted
Jumpsuits are not permitted
Pants, Shorts, Skirts, and Dresses: Navy, Black or Khaki
No denim is allowed. No “skinny” jeans (rivots normally indicate demin)
Pants with drawstrings in addition to a button at the waist are permitted
Pants with only a drawstring, sweatpants, or overalls are not permitted
Skirts, shorts, skorts, dresses, and jumpers may be worn as long as they come to at least the top of the knee
Tying items of clothing around the waist is not permitted
No pants may be worn underneath the required pants, skirts, etc.
Slits in the skirts, jumpers, or dresses may only be 3.5″ above the knee
All pants and shorts must be hemmed – no cut-offs allowed
Pant legs may not be tucked into socks or shoes
Collared shirt must be worn under the jumper
Dresses must have a collar
Dresses are not to be made from 100% Lycra or Spandex
No undergarments should be seen
Outwear
Jackets may be worn to school but must be put in the locker immediately
No nylon windbreakers
Sweaters and sweatshirts may be worn in class but MUST be of the 4 solid colors and have no stripes (navy blue, red, black, or white)
Fleece jackets or pullovers may be worn in class but MUST be of the 4 solid colors (navy blue, red, black, or white)
Collared shirts must be seen underneath the sweater or sweatshirt
No hooded garments may be worn
Sweatshirts, sweaters, and fleece jackets should not hang below the buttocks
If students participate in high school sports teams, they are permitted to wear their team sweatshirt IF it complies with our school’s dress code
Shoes
Flip-flops, shower shoes, or bedroom shoes are NOT permitted
Mesh or sequined shoes with thin soles are NOT allowed
Adidas/soccer shoes may NOT be worn
Shoes with heels over 2 1/2 ” may NOT be worn
The only extra pair of shoes brought to school should be those used for gym
Crocs may be worn if they have the strap in place at the heel
Shoe-laces must be tied
Head, Facial, and Jewelry Concerns
No hats of any kind may be worn inside the building
Sweatbands worn around the forehead are NOT permitted
“Do-rags” are NOT to be worn
Nose and/or tongue rings are NOT permitted
Spiked necklaces and/or bracelets are NOT allowed
Jelly bands/Silly Bandz are NOT to be worn
Heavy eye make-up, black lipstick, and black nail polish are NOT permitted
Decorative symbols shaved into the head are NOT permitted
Feather Hair Extensions are not permitted
Mardi Gras style beads are NOT permitted
Earring studs must measure a diameter of no more than 1/4″
Necklaces longer than 18″ may NOT be worn (shouldn’t hit beyond the sternum)
Extremely large hoop earrings are not permitted
Chains or necklaces with keys and objects attached are not to be worn around the neck or be exhibited on student
Non-prescription contacts or glasses are not permitted
Please be aware that parents will be contacted when a student has not complied with our school’s dress code. If a parent is not able to bring the necessary item(s) to school, the student will spend the day in in-school suspension. Consequences for repeat offenders will be determined by the administrative team.
Students may not write on their arm, legs, or any visible part of their body with ink/paint, or cut themselves with blades to create a design. Also no visible stickers or appliques are allowed on the body.
