Hixson Middle School

Dress Code

2014-2015

Pants/Shorts/Capri Pants/Skirts

  • Khaki or Black Color twill ONLY
  • Must be worn at waistline and be size appropriate.
  • No tight-fitting, stretchy, or “skinny” pants allowed.
  • No DENIM is allowed.
  • Shorts/ Skirts/ Capri pants MUST be to the kneecap or longer. SOLID Khaki or Black color ONLY.
  • No ATHLETIC type pants or shorts allowed. This includes sweat pants, yoga style pants, wind pants or nylon athletic shorts.

Shirts

  • Must be SOLID color golf style (polo) with collar and button to the neck line. Either short or long sleeve acceptable.
  • No more than the first 2 top buttons may be unbuttoned at any time.
  • Hixson T-shirts are reserved to be worn on Fridays ONLY. Team Shirts and Jerseys for team players are at the discretion of the coach of that sport, and only during the playing season of the sport.

Outerwear

  • ONLY HIXSON HOODIES AND HIXSON SWEATSHIRTS WILL BE ALLOWED to be worn in classrooms and hallways after the start of the day.
  • All OTHER outer wear MUST be stored in locker prior to the start of the day. This includes jackets, hats, fleece pullovers, NON-HIXSON hoodies and NON-HIXSON sweatshirts, and sweaters of all kinds.
  • Long sleeve (SOLID COLOR ONLY) T shirts may be worn under polo shirt, if needed.

Shoes

  • Shoes MUST be closed-toed.
  • No house shoes, flip-flops, or sandals may be worn to school.
  • Shoes must be worn at all times.

Other Items

  • No holes, or the appearance of holes, are allowed in any clothing.
  • No visible piercings except for the ears.
  • Hair must be groomed and must not cover the eyes; eyes must be visible at all times
  • No sunglasses, hats/ visors, bandanas, or scarves allowed
  • No hand-writing on skin or clothing will be allowed.

Dress Down Guidelines

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

  • No athletic type pants or shorts allowed (see note above).
  • Students can wear denim.
  • Shirts must have sleeves.
  • Any content on clothing must be school appropriate.
  • Shorts and capris must still be to the kneecap or longer.
  • The above outer wearouterwear guidelines are still in effect on dress down days.

The administration 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 will prevail.