I. Dress Code - The Highlands School

I. Dress Code
The school’s dress code contributes in a very important way to the overall sense of unity as a
school community. The dress code enhances the learning atmosphere, adds a sense of pride
and reduces negative competition among the students. The Highlands School students are
expected to wear their uniform in a manner that portrays a positive and modest self-image. All
students are expected to be in the full appropriate and seasonal uniform each day, from the time
they arrive on campus until they leave. Uniforms should be kept neat and clean.
Student uniforms may be purchased from The Highlands School Store. Each uniform piece
should be carefully labeled with the student’s name.
Dress code infractions are subject to disciplinary action under the merit and demerit system,
and are assigned under the discretion of the Dean of Student Life. Any student arriving on
campus who is not in proper uniform is liable to punishment at the discretion of the Dean of
Student Life, including being sent home. Students not in proper attire may not participate in
physical education class and will receive a zero grade for that day.
J. The Highlands School Uniform
The school uniform conforms to the following criteria:
Girls Grades PK-3 rd
Uniform jumper
Winter
and Dress
Uniform
To Be Worn
Second and
Third Quarter
Princess blouse
Navy blue cardigan sweater with school crest
PK and Kinder only: black or navy Mary Janes with a Velcro or buckle strap, flat,
non-skid sole
1 st – 3 rd Grades: navy and white saddle tennis shoes, flat
White bobby socks (no trim) or navy blue tights (no ridges or patterns or nylon
hose)
Uniform jumper
Summer
Uniform
To Be Worn
First and Fourth
Quarter
Princess blouse
PK and Kinder only: black or navy Mary Janes with a Velcro or buckle strap, flat,
non-skid sole
1 st - 3 rd grade: navy and white saddle tennis shoes, flat, non skid with Velcro or
buckle.
White bobby socks (no trim)

Highlands PE T-shirt
Physical
Education
Uniform
(required)
Highlands PE shorts (for 1 st and 4 th quarters only; THS athletic sweatpants must be
worn in the 2 nd and 3 rd quarters) ) Shorts must be loose-fitting, the length of which
must extend to the tips of the fingers when the wearer stands at attention, arms
held loose at the sides.
Highlands navy PE sweatshirt
Highlands uniform sweatpants
White sports socks and white athletic shoes
Students wear the PE uniform to school the days they have PE.
Hair must be neat.
Hair Criteria
Hair bows, barrettes and clips must be the uniform colors (blue, red or white).
Hairstyles should be moderate. Cuts with spikes, lines or tails, and braids with
beads or cornrows are not permitted. Hair color should be natural looking.
Jewelry
No jewelry, except for the following: one conservative chain with a religious medal;
a single pair of dime size (or smaller) earrings.
Boys Grades PK-3 rd
Grey flannel pants
Winter
and Dress
Uniform
To Be Worn
Second and
Third Quarter
White oxford shirt
Sweater with school crest
Black belt (optional for PK)
Conservative black dress shoes (non-scuffing sole)
Black Velcro tennis shoes (PK and Kinder only)
Black socks
Grey flannel shorts or pants
Summer
Uniform
To Be Worn
First and Fourth
Quarter
White polo shirt with school crest
Black belt (optional for PK)
Conservative black dress shoes (non-scuffing sole)
Black Velcro tennis shoes (PK and Kinder only)
Black socks

Highlands PE T-shirt
Physical
Education
Uniform
(required)
Highlands PE shorts (for 1 st and 4 th quarters only; THS athletic sweatpants must be worn
in the 2 nd and 3 rd quarters)
Highlands navy PE sweatshirt
Highlands sweatpants
White sports socks and white athletic shoes
Students wear the PE uniform to school the days they have PE.
Hair Criteria
Jewelry
Hair must be neatly and evenly cut. Hair length must be kept above the collar line at the
back and above the eyebrows and ears. The following examples of hair styles are not
permitted: buzzes, lines, spikes, tails, chili bowl, stepped or layered haircuts, frosting,
highlighting, coloring or dying of hair.
No jewelry, except for the following: one conservative chain with a religious medal.
Girls Grades 4 th -8 th
Winter and
Dress Uniform
To Be Worn
Second and
Third Quarter
Uniform box pleat skirt (Skirt length must be at or below the knee at all times.)
White cotton dress blouse (NOT button-down collar). Blouses must be tucked in
at all times: before, during and after school hours on or off campus. This includes
weekend events.
Red pullover sweater with school crest
Black and white saddle oxfords (flat), clean and worn properly
White bobby socks (no trim), or navy blue tights (no ridges or patterns or nylon
hose), or white knee socks
On cold days girls may wear a white turtleneck or white undershirt under their
blouse. Students may not wear coats during the school day.
Summer
Uniform
To Be Worn
First and Fourth
Quarter
Uniform box pleat skirt (Skirt length must be no higher than the top of the knee at all
times.)
White cotton dress blouse (NOT button-down collar). Blouses should not be tight
or otherwise ill-fitting, and must be tucked in at all times: before, during and
after school hours on or off campus. This includes weekend events.
Black and white saddle oxfords (flat), clean and worn properly
White bobby socks (no trim) or white knee socks
Physical
Education
Uniform
(required)
Highlands PE T-shirt
Highlands PE shorts. Shorts must be loose-fitting, the length of which must extend
to the tips of the fingers when
the wearer stands at attention, arms held loose at the sides. (Applies as well to
length of any shorts worn on field days.)
Highlands gray hooded PE sweatshirt
Highlands’ uniform sweatpants fully zipped at ankle. Pants must not drag on the

floor.
White sports socks and mostly white athletic shoes.
Students wear the PE uniform to school the days they have PE.
Hair Criteria
Jewelry
Makeup,
Tattoos and
Other Body
Markings
Hair must be neat.
Hair bows, barrettes and clips must be the uniform colors (blue, red or white).
Hairstyles should be moderate. Cuts with spikes, lines, or tails, and braids with
beads or cornrows are not permitted and hair may not be dyed. Feathers, ribbons
and other such items may not be worn incorporated into plaits, etc.
No jewelry, except for the following: one watch; one conservative chain (small
charm optional); a single pair of dime size (or smaller) earrings; a discrete ring; and
school lapel pin, 1 conservative bracelet.
Girls in Middle School are not permitted to wear makeup or colored nail polish.
Tattoos are not permissible on any visible area of the body.
Body piercing and other styles of markings are not permissible.
Boys Grades 4 th -8 th
Grey flannel pants
Winter
and Dress
Uniform
To Be Worn
Second and
Third Quarter
White oxford shirt with button-down collar Shirts must be tucked in at all times: before,
during and after school hours on or off campus. This includes weekend events.
The school tie
Navy blue pullover sweater with school crest
Black belt
Conservative black dress shoes (non-scuffing sole)
Canvas, Velcro or rubber soles are not allowed. Black athletic shoes or dress shoe
“look-alikes” will not be allowed.
Black socks, crew length or higher
Students may not wear coats during the school day.
Grey flannel pants
Summer
Uniform
To Be Worn
First and Fourth
Quarter
White polo shirt with school crest. Shirts must be tucked in at all times: before, during
and after school hours, on or off campus. This includes weekend events.
A solid white crew- neck short sleeve t-shirt must be worn with the polo.
Black belt
Conservative black dress shoes (non-scuffing sole) Canvas, Velcro or rubber soles are
not allowed. Black athletic shoes or dress shoe “look-alikes” will not be allowed.
Black socks, crew length or higher

Highlands PE T-shirt
Highlands PE shorts
Physical
Education
Uniform
(required)
Highlands gray hooded PE sweatshirt
Highlands’ athletic sweatpants fully zipped at ankle. Pants must not drag on the floor.
White sports socks and mostly white athletic shoes.
Students wear the PE uniform to school the days they have PE.
Hair must be neatly and evenly cut above the eyebrows and collar.
Hair Criteria
Jewelry
Tattoos and
Other Body
Markings
Haircuts may be requested at the discretion of the Dean of Student Life.
Facial hair is not permitted.
No artificial coloring of any kind.
No jewelry, except for the following: a watch, one conservative chain, a school ring, and
one conservative bracelet.
Tattoos are not permissible on any visible area of the body.
Body piercing and other styles of markings are not permissible.
Girls Grades 9 th -12 th
Year-round
Uniform
Uniform box pleat skirt (Skirt length must be no higher than the top of the knee at all
times.)
White blouse (NOT button-down collar). Blouse should not be tight or otherwise illfitting.
FOR SENIOR GIRLS ONLY: Light blue uniform blouse with crest.
Black and white saddle oxfords (flat), clean and worn properly
White bobby socks (no trim), or navy blue tights (no ridges or patterns or nylon
hose), or white knee socks
Senior Girls may wear navy blue knee socks.
Winter Attire (second and third quarters and formal events)
Navy pullover sweater with school crest
On cold days girls may wear a white turtleneck or long- sleeved undershirt under
their blouse. Students may not wear coats during the school day.
Physical
Education
Uniform
(required)
Hair Criteria
Highlands High School PE shirt
Highlands High School PE shorts. Shorts must be loose-fitting, the length of which
must extend to the tips of the fingers when the wearer stands at attention, arms held
loose at the sides. (Applies as well to length of any shorts worn on field days.)
Highlands High School PE gray hooded sweatshirt
White sports socks and mostly white athletic shoes.

Hair must be neat.
Hair bows, barrettes and clips must be the uniform colors (blue, red or white).
Hairstyles should be moderate. Cuts with spikes, lines, or tails, and braids with
beads or cornrows are not permitted and hair color should be natural looking.
Feathers, ribbons and other such items may not be worn incorporated into plaits,
etc.
Jewelry
No jewelry, except for the following: one watch; one conservative chain (small
charm optional); a single pair of dime size (or smaller) earrings; a discrete ring, a
school pin, and one conservative bracelet.
Makeup,Tattoos
and Other Body
Markings
Makeup may be used in moderation by High School Girls. All application of makeup
should be minimal. Light foundation, powder, mascara, blush, clear lip gloss and
clear finger nail polish may be used.
Eye shadow and eyeliner are not permissible. Glitter makeup is not permissible.
Tattoos are not permissible on any visible area of the body. Body piercing and
other styles of markings are not permissible.
Boys Grades 9 th -12 th
Grey flannel pants
White oxford shirt with button down collar. Shirts must be tucked at all times: before,
during and after school hours on or off campus. This includes weekend events.
FOR SENIOR BOYS ONLY: blue Oxford cloth shirt.
Winter
and Dress
Uniform
To Be Worn
Second and
Third Quarter
The school tie: tie color according to class
Navy blazer with school crest
Gray pullover sweater with school crest
Conservative black dress shoes (non-scuffing sole)
Canvas, Velcro or rubber soles are not allowed. Black athletic shoes or dress shoe “lookalikes”
will not be allowed.
Black socks, crew length or higher
Black belt
Grey flannel pants
Summer
Uniform
To Be Worn
First and Fourth
Quarter
White polo shirt with school crest, tucked in at all times: before, during and after school
hours on or off campus. This includes weekend events.
FOR SENIOR BOYS ONLY: blue polo shirt with school crest.
A solid white crew- neck short sleeve t-shirt must be worn with the polo.
Black belt
Conservative black dress shoes (non-scuffing sole). Canvas, Velcro or rubber soles are
not allowed. Black athletic shoes or dress shoe “look-alikes” are not allowed.

Black socks, crew length or higher
Physical
Education
Uniform
(required)
Highlands High School PE shirt
Highlands High School PE shorts
Highlands High School PE gray hooded sweatshirt
White sports socks and mostly white athletic shoes.
Hair must be neatly and evenly cut above the eyebrows and collar.
Hair Criteria
Haircuts may be requested at the discretion of the Dean of Student Life.
Facial hair is not permitted.
No artificial coloring of any kind.
Jewelry
Tattoos and
Other Body
Markings
No jewelry, except for the following: a watch, one conservative chain, a school ring and
one conservative bracelet.
Tattoos are not permissible on any visible area of the body.
Piercings and other styles of markings are not permissible.