17-18 Hixson Middle School

Dress Code

Pants

  • Must be cotton, chino, or twill material.
  • ONLY khaki, navy, or black.
  • No holes or the appearance of holes are allowed in any clothing.

Shirts

  • Must be solid color polo (golf style) with collar and button to the neckline. Either short or long sleeve is acceptable and in any solid color. Hixson logo polo shirts may be worn any day.
  • All other logos must be in the chest area and be no larger than a half dollar in size.
  • Long sleeve (SOLID COLOR ONLY) T-shirts may be worn undera polo shirt, if needed.

Outerwear

  • Crew neck sweatshirts that are Hixson or any solid color may be worn over the polo shirt; however, the collar must be visible at all times. Crew neck sweatshirts must be size appropriate.
  • All other outerwear MUST be stored in locker prior to the start of the day. This includes jackets, hats,long sleeve t-shirts, fleece pullovers, athletic pullovers, hoodies, sweatshirts that do not meet the above guidelines, and sweaters of all kinds.

Shoes

  • Shoes must be closed-toed and must be worn at all times.
  • Tennis shoes are recommended.
  • Shoes/Boots should not have more than a 2” heel.

Other andNot Allowed:

  • No athletic, denim, dyed denim, sweat pants, “skinny”, cargo-style, tight fitting pants, or

draw string athletic/”warm up” style pants.

  • No Shorts.
  • No lettering or words on any clothing.
  • No visible piercings except for the ears.
  • Hair must not cover the eyes; eyes must be visible at all times.
  • No sunglasses, hats/ visors, bandanas, or scarves allowed. Students may not have chains that attach to their wallets.
  • No hand-writing on skin or clothing will be allowed.
  • No headband/sweatband may be worn around the forehead.
  • No more than 2 buttons may be unbuttoned at any time.
  • Dresses and skirts are not allowed unless approval is granted by the administration for religious practice/beliefs.

Dress Down and A&E Wednesday Guidelines

On designated days as determined by the administration, students may earn the privilege to “dress down”. The following guidelines apply to dress down days:

  • No athletic/”warm up” type pants or athletic type shorts. No sweatpants or joggers.
  • Students may wear shorts and capris that reach the kneecap in length.
  • No Leggings, jeggings, or stretch pants allowed.
  • Students can wear denim.
  • Shirts must have sleeves. Hixson T-shirts are allowed and encouraged.
  • Any content on clothing must be school appropriate.
  • The Outerwearand Shoe Guidelines in the regular dress code are still in effect on dress down days.
  • There will be no plunging necklines. Necklines must be modest. Shirtsmust be no more than 2 inches below the collarbone. Shirts are not allowed to have any cut outs, low backs or slits in any part of the garment. Shirts must completely cover the student’s torso and no undergarments can show.
  • Pants cannot have holes or the appearance of holes.
  • A & E Students must wear their dog tags visible in order to qualify for dress down on Wednesdays as part of the incentive program.
  • All italicized items under “Other and Not Allowed” apply on dress down days.

The administration or designee of Hixson Middle School reserves the right to add or delete from the above dress code in order to maintain a proper learning environment.In matters of opinion, the judgment of administration or designee will prevail.

Rev. 3/27/17