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What Not to Wear: Here's the School Dress Code

Pajamas, hats, flip-flops and tank tops are no-nos at Strongsville High School

Here's the local version of What Not to Wear -- it's the dress code at Strongsville High School.

The code spells out inappropriate clothing -- shorts and skirts shorter than mid-thigh, sleeveless tops, underwear that shows -- and other items that should not be worn to class.

Here are the dress guidelines in place at the :

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• Student attire and hair styles which could pose a hazard or disrupt the educational environment of students and/or staff.

• Clothing which is torn and tattered exposing the body torso any where between the shoulder and knee.

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• Chains, spiked or studded accessories on clothing or book bags that could harm a student/staff member or school property.

• Clothing that exposes any part of the bare midriff or under garments (i.e. boxers, thongs), including when a student raises his/her hands over their head.

• Skirts, dresses and shorts shorter than mid-thigh (fingertip length).

• Shirts or dresses without sleeves.

• Shirts or other apparel that is transparent, sheer, or “fishnet.”

• Shirts, blouse, dresses, etc. that expose cleavage.

• Sleepwear (including printed flannel pants) or slippers.

• Tinted glasses unless a doctor’s note is on file to address a physical condition.

• Hats or head gear of any type unless for religious or medical reasons.

• Clothing, jewelry, personal possessions or publications which depict or infer drugs, alcohol, tobacco, illegal items or which are sexually suggestive/promiscuous.

• Buttons, insignias, T-shirts, and other clothing items or accessories that contain disruptive or vulgar statements, pictures or labels.  Likewise, any items worn that mock, ridicule, demean or provoke others because of race, religion, national origin, gender or sexual orientation.

• Other attire deemed inappropriate by the administration.

• Athletic/cheerleading uniforms worn during the school day and costumes worn on spirit days/holidays must comply with the dress code. Otherwise, long pants or sleeved shirts must be worn under the garment as appropriate.

• Outer apparel (i.e., coats, jackets, ski vests) should be placed in the student’s locker for the duration of the school day.

• Students who consider the building to be cold should wear sweaters, sweatshirts, or over shirts.

School starts Wednesday, Aug. 24 for students in grades 1-9 and Thursday, Aug. 25 for kindergartners and students in grades 10-12 


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