WIN-WIN DRESS for SUCCESS VISION: We Believe College and Career Readiness Starts Now

WIN-WIN DRESS FOR SUCCESS VISION: We believe college and career readiness starts now. At OKHMS, part of taking care of you, others, and our school means we consistently uphold the school dress-code in order to assist students in developing a professional workforce attitude. To that end, our dress code expectations begin immediately upon entering the

building. SHIRTS: Types: Polo shirt with fold-down collar, dress shirt with fold-down collar; turtleneck. BUTTON UP -

WILDCATS KEEP IT CLASSY ❖ Sleeveless shirts are not permitted. ❖ The midriff should not be exposed at any time. ❖ 1/4 zip pullovers with a fold down collar are permitted, zipped to collar bone. ❖ T-shirts over collared shirts are not permitted. ❖ Mock turtlenecks are not permitted. (Under Armor t-shirt types are not permitted) ❖ Blankets are not permitted. ❖ Buttons should be buttoned to neck line (bottom of collar bone).

SWEATSHIRTS, SWEATERS, VESTS:

❖ All sweatshirts, sweaters, cowl necks, and vests must be worn with dress code shirts (fold-down collar) or turtlenecks underneath. ❖ Collars must be outside of a sweater/sweatshirt/vest. COLLARS MUST ❖ If a student wears a scarf, the collar of their shirt must still be visible. ALWAYS BE EXPOSED ❖ Hoodies of any kind on any garment are not permitted.

PANTS, SHORTS, OVERALLS: Types: Twill, chino, corduroy, denim or jean with plain or pleated front.

❖ Pants must be one solid color. PANTS SHOULD BE FREE OF ❖ Shorts may be solid or print. HOLES & TEARS OF ANY SIZE OR ❖ Sweatpants, nylon jogging pants, yoga pants, and pajama pants are not permitted. SHAPE. ❖ Sagging or excessively tight pants are not permitted. ❖ Overalls must be worn with shirts that have sleeves and a collar. ❖ Shorts must extend to the top of the knee area when standing.

SKIRTS, DRESSES, JUMPERS: Types: Any solid color twill, chino, corduroy, denim or jean (no spandex/lycra or stretch material)

❖ Must meet or extend to the knee. ❖ Shorts may be worn under the dress, skirt or jumper, but may not extend below the hem. ❖ Dresses must have sleeves and backs. Jumpers must be worn with collared shirts that have sleeves. HATS: SHOES: ❖ Must be taken off upon entering the school and should not ❖ Must have a back that is an original part of the shoe. be visible at any point throughout the day; will be taken if ❖ Houseshoes may not be worn at anytime in the in view of staff member within the building. school building.

FURTHER CLARIFICATIONS: ❖ Any apparel or appearance (including but not limited to hair color, jewelry, make-up, hair style, etc.) that calls attention to itself will be responded to as deemed necessary. ❖ Students may not carry or wear anything that advertises drugs, alcohol, tobacco products or anything that promotes or suggests lewd, dangerous, discriminatory, or unacceptable messages. ❖ Clothing must not have holes and tears of any kind. ❖ Dress code bottoms must be worn on all spirit days at OKHMS. ❖ The administration has the final authority in determining appropriate school attire and appearance to provide a socially and emotionally safe learning environment for all students.