Student Handbook - NW Services

NWS STUDENT HANDBOOKTYPES OF CLOTHINGWEATHER Be prepared for a good deal of wind in winter and haveappropriate clothing. Indoors in the winter, buildings are most likely to be keptsomewhere between 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, muchwarmer than in other countries. Those of you who come from a hot climate will perhaps feelcold at first, especially in country houses, and you should beprepared with layers such as sweaters.STYLEIn high schools and particular groups in high school, they tend tohave a style of their own. However, the variation from group to groupis slight. The best tips on clothing are: Don‟t bring too many clothes, just bring the basics. Clothes are reasonablypriced in the U.S., so make your purchases in the U.S. after checking theweather and styles in your area. American high school students usually wear clothes that are comfortable andcasual. Sporty clothing is acceptable for both sexes. Check the weather for the area you are going, bring clothes appropriate forthat weather. Don‟t bring anything that you are not 100% sure on whether or not it isappropriate. Pierced ears are acceptable for both men and women now, as are some otherbody piercings as well. Types of clothing that are generally not accepted in the U.S. are: excessiveamounts of black, studded or leather clothing, tight/revealing clothing,baggy clothing. Clothing that displays drugs, sex, alcohol, weapons or“suggestive behaviors” are not permitted in schools. It is important to remember that as an individual you should have a style allyour own!Revised December 200910