HAROLD T. BRANCH ACADEMY
DRESS CODE GUIDELINES
2013-2014
We are committed to educating our students in the safest environment possible in order to enhance the
instructional setting, to promote school pride and to ensure student success. Students enrolled at Harold T.
Branch Academy shall adhere to the following guidelines in their dress and grooming. Those who violate the
dress code will be required to have parents bring appropriate attire. Students who persistently violate dress and
grooming standards may be subject to other disciplinary action, as specified in the Student Code of Conduct.
PANTS/JEANS/SHORTS/SKIRTS
APPROVED
Pants: Straight legged, tailored, carpenter, cargo,
capri, cropped, flared boot cut, slightly bell-bottom
NOT APPROVED
Sagging, oversized, striped, wide-legged, bleached,
tie-dyed, torn, pajama, oversized pockets, stretch or
tight fitting (e.g. Bicycle pants or spandex)
Beach wear, boxers
Shorts: Shorts must be worn at the knee.
Skirts: Hemlines and splits will not exceed 2 inches
above the knee.
All must be worn at the waist.
SHIRTS
APPROVED
Short or long sleeved, button down, t-shirts, or polo
style shirts.
Pullover sweatshirts, sweatshirts with hoods,
pullover sweaters.
NOT APPROVED
Low cut, sleeveless, muscle, tank, strapless, halter,
off the shoulder, spaghetti straps, baggy, oversized,
exposure of the midriff or undergarments, revealing,
displaying vulgar, obscene, unpatriotic, tobacco,
alcoholic beverages, drugs, violence, culturally
biased, gang related, satanic or sexually suggestive.
OUTERWEAR
APPROVED
Sweaters/Windbreakers
Winter Headgear
Jackets and Coats
NOT APPROVED
Hoods cannot be worn inside the classrooms.
Hats, caps, and/or head cover may not be worn
inside the classrooms.
Trench Coats/Dusters are not allowed.
OTHER APPARREL/ACCESSORIES
Footwear: Appropriate footwear must be worn.
Flip-flops are discouraged due to safety concerns.
Steel toe boots, house shoes, slippers
Excessive or oversized jewelry (no larger than 2
inches).
Distracting hairstyles, hair coloring, body piercings,
and tattoos
NOTE: In addition to the regulations listed above, dress and grooming that in the administrator’s judgment would disrupt the
educational process will not be allowed. The administration reserves the right to use discretion in all dress code matters.