JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL - John Paul II HS

SECTION 7.03DRESS CODE FOR SCHOOL DANCES• The following dress code and expectations will be enforced at all JPIIHS dances. If the attire is questionable, students are encouragedto show their evening wear to the administrators beforehand to determine if it is appropriate for the dance. A date or guest of a JPIIHSstudent attending a JPIIHS school dance must be at least a high school-aged student. If a JPIIHS student’s date is not a JPIIHS student(from another school), it is the responsibility of the JPIIHS student to inform his or her date that the required dress code and behaviorcodes will apply to the date as well. If the attire is questionable, students are encouraged to show their evening wear to administratorsbeforehand to determine if it is dance appropriate. The determination of the appropriateness of student dress and grooming shall restwith the Dean. Students and their dates that are non-compliant with the dress code will not be admitted to the dance or will be escortedout of the dance. No refunds will be given for dance dress code infractions in which these students are asked to leave. Studentswill not be permitted into the dance or will be escorted out of the dance. No money will be refunded.• Ladies will wear semi-formal attire or formal gowns or pantsuits. Strapless and spaghetti straps will be permitted.• Dress length must reach at least to the tips of the wearer’s fingers, when standing fully erect. This also applies to slits in dresses.Dress must also be at the appropriate length even if leggings are worn underneath the dress.• Dress may not be extremely low cut in the front or back. The front of the dress must not fall below the bra line; the back of the dressmust not fall below the waist.• Dresses may not be extremely tight/form fitting. Be aware of the material that gathers and rises when you walk.• Two piece formal gowns or pants and top, where the midriff is showing are not permitted.• Dresses with revealing cut outs are not permitted.• See through clothing (this includes sheer/mesh overlays that do not have material underneath) are not permitted• Shorts are not permitted.• Torn clothing is not permitted.• Gentlemen are encouraged to wear a suit or sports coat, but at a minimum, they are expected to wear semi-formal wear, such asslacks, nice shoes, and a nice shirt. Torn clothing will not be permitted. Ties are encouraged, but not required. All JPIIHS male studentsmust be clean-shaven.SECTION 7.04DRESS CODE FOR SUMMER PROGRAMAll students are expected to dress in a neat, clean manner and conform to standards of good taste and decency in their dress while attendingschool sponsored classes and activities in the summer. The final decision in determining appropriate dress and appearance shall rest with theSummer School Coordinator. Failure to adhere to established dress and appearance codes may result in disciplinary action. All studentsattending Courses for Credit and Acceleration courses will wear: Collared shirts Long pants (girls may wear capri pants that extend at least three inches below the knee) Closed toe shoesClothing and other items prohibited at school sponsored summer classes and activities include: Clothing that advertises or depicts alcohol, drugs, nudity, sexual innuendo, satanic themes, racism, offensive language or obscenelanguage Clothing which is identified with a gang or other subversive group Pajama pants Torn or ragged clothing Sagging pants (pants must fit the waist or be belted to be held at the waist) See‐through or mesh fabricJohn Paul II High School Student Handbook 2012-2013 31