Cypress Lake High School Dress Code 2022-2023
The responsibility for the personal appearance of the student rests with the parent/guardian and the student. Personal appearance must avoid being a distraction from the educational process. The following establishes the minimum acceptable standards for student dress at Cypress Lake High School. Each principal has the authority with his or her staff and community, as permitted by School Board policy, to establish additional standards at individual schools as necessary.
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The wearing on campus of hats,
caps, headgear (including hoodies) or sunglasses except in
conjunction with designated school-approved uniforms or at authorized
athletic practices or activities is prohibited. There may be certain
exceptions for medical conditions, religious observation and physical
education classes held outside. The principal will determine these
exceptions.
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Long/oversized coats, jackets
or jerseys are prohibited.
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Apparel shall be adequate in
both length and coverage to be considered appropriate for school.
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Pants shall be worn fastened
and at the waist with no undergarments showing.
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Pants with holes, tears, etc.
may not be worn if, in the principal’s judgment, they may cause a
disruption to the school environment.
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Shirts shall be appropriately
fastened in accord with the design of the shirt. The length shall
extend beyond the waist level.
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Clothing that exposes underwear
or body parts in an indecent or vulgar manner is prohibited.
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Transparent or see-through
tops, tops that bare midriff, strapless, low-cut clothing or tops and
outfits that provide minimum coverage or are of a suggestive nature are
prohibited; halters, backless dresses or tops, tube tops, tank tops,
muscle shirts or any clothing which may be distracting are prohibited.
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Any articles of clothing or
jewelry that could likely cause injury – such as chains, bracelets, rings
and chokers with or without spikes or studs – are prohibited. Wallet chains
of any length are prohibited.
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Students must wear shoes at all
times that are safe and appropriate for the learning environment.
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Apparel, emblems, insignias,
badges or symbols that promote the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco or any
other illegal activity are prohibited.
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Apparel or symbols which may be
gang-related may not be displayed on a student’s person or in the
student’s possession.
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Gang-related tattoos, or other
tattoos that may cause a substantial disruption to the educational
environment as determined by the principal, are prohibited.
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Adornments that, in the
principal’s judgment could cause injury, be a safety risk or cause a disruption
to the school environment may not be worn. Examples of prohibited
adornments include, but are not limited to, hoops or rings attached to the
nose, eyebrow, cheeks or lips.
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Any method of public display
(including clothing, nail polish and other items that may be worn or
carried) of an organization affiliated with controversial, obscene or
illegal activities on a person may not be worn if, in the principal’s
judgment, they may cause a substantial disruption to the school
environment.
ANY DRESS CODE VIOLATION MAY NOT BE COVERED OR CONCEALED BY A JACKET, SWEATER, OR OTHER OUTERGARMENT. MAKE SURE ALL CLOTHING ITEMS ARE APPROPRIATE AND THAT THE DRESS CODE IS FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT ANY OF THE STANDARDS LISTED ABOVE, ASK AN ADMINISTRATOR PRIOR TO WEARING IT AT SCHOOL. VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES.