West Charlotte High School administration understands that the dress of students is a reflection of his or her individual preference, self image and potential conduct. Such preferences must be selected within the constraints of reasonable rules and standards that are consistent with the maintenance of an effective learning atmosphere. As such, what may be appropriate in leisure situations may not be appropriate in the school environment. Our dress code is designed to promote a positive, safe and healthy environment with minimal distractions while maximizing school spirit and the potential for serious academic achievement.

Our school recognizes that the parents/guardians are the primary persons responsible for seeing that their student is dressed properly for school. If a student arrives at school and refuses to comply with the dress code, he/she will not be allowed to attend class. Students refusing to comply with the dress code standards are disruptive to the school and face being sent home. Repeated verbal warnings will not be given to those who violate the dress code. West Charlotte High School administration is responsible for implementing, interpreting and enforcing the dress code policy and as such, is the final adjudicator in determining what appropriate student dress for school is.

West Charlotte High School Dress Code

Shirts

  • No Spaghetti straps, off-the-shoulder tops, mesh tops, tube tops or halter tops are allowed
  • No low cut shirts. NO CLEAVAGE should be exposed.
  • No see-through clothing. No undergarments are to be visible including bra straps and underwear.
  • Shirts should adequately cover chest, sides, shoulders and back. This includes athletic jerseys and other sleeveless t-shirts.
  • No midriffs should show; shirts must be longer than the waistline of skirts, shorts, or pants.
  • Holes in shirts and Chains are not allowed.
  • All clothing brands and designs with any unauthorized group symbols, profanity, gestures or signs are prohibited.

Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Dresses

  • Pants and shorts must fit and be worn at the waist. No underwear is to be exposed.
  • No oversized or tight pants
  • No leggings, stretch pants, yoga pants or jeggings are to be worn without an appropriate length shirt, skirts or dress which must be no shorter than three inches above the knee.
  • No chains allowed
  • Shorts, skirts and dresses cannot be higher than 3” above the knee in the front and back.
  • No pajama pants are to be worn during the school day

Other Items

  • All hats, beanies, do-rags, bandanas, skull caps or any other head-gear may not be worn in the building (the only head gear exemption is for religious ceremony attire)
  • No shades are to be worn in the building
  • Gloves, full or fingerless, may not be worn
  • Pajamas, blankets and slippers are prohibited.