PHS Dress Code

The faculty, students, parents, and administrators of the Parkview High School community believe that being well groomed is one of the key factors in creating a positive, significant, and respectful learning environment. Because of the importance of our daily activities, we believe that the attire worn by students should in no way distract or disrupt other students, teachers, and the learning process.

If a student has to be sent to the office because of a dress code infraction, instruction time is interrupted for the student, the teacher, and the other students in the class. Furthermore, more time is lost for the student if the administration determines that the clothing must be changed and the student must wait for a parent to bring the change of clothing. It is vital that students understand that time out of class will be regarded as unexcused.

The faculty and administration of Parkview High School know that, in order for the dress code to be effective, parents and students must attend to a student’s clothing before he or she leaves for school in the morning. We request and appreciate the cooperation of students and parents in this matter.

Headgear – Headgear is prohibited and must be kept out of sight at school. This includes, but is not limited to, caps, hats, hoods, bandanas, wave caps, sweatbands, headbands, sunglasses, headsets, or any other head covering. Combs, rakes, or picks should not be worn in the hair. ** Exceptions to be granted by the principal.
Shirts/Blouses/Tops – Blouses/shirts must be designed and worn so that the tops of the shoulders are covered.
- No halter-tops, strapless tops, spaghetti strap, or bare shoulder tops of any kind are allowed.
- Blouses that expose any portion of the waist, hips, or midriff are not allowed.
  (If you raise your arms to shoulder level and then put them down and your blouse/shirt now exposes any portion of your waist, hips, or midriff, the blouse/shirt is not acceptable for school).
- Other blouses/shirts not appropriate for school include but are not limited to, low-cut, see through (top underneath must meet dress code), or backless tops.
- Males are not to wear sleeveless shirts unless an undershirt is worn underneath.
- Team uniforms worn during the school day must be in compliance with this rule.
Shorts/Skirts/Pants – All shorts and skirts must be worn no shorter than mid-thigh.
- Slits, holes, or tears in skirts or pants cannot be above mid thigh.
- The waistline of shorts/skirts/pants must be worn on or above the hips with no underwear showing.
- Skirts and shorts may not be worn rolled at the waist.
- Belts may not be excessive in length and should not be hanging from either side of the body.
- Team uniforms worn during the school day must be in compliance with this rule.
Shoes – Health regulations and safety factors require that shoes be worn at all times. Bedroom shoes are not allowed.
Undergarments may not be visible while standing or sitting.
No pajamas or sleepwear of any kind should be worn at school. Blankets and pillows are not to be brought to class.
Overalls must be fastened appropriately. A shirt of proper length and style must be worn under the overalls and underwear should not be visible while the student is standing or sitting.
No student clothing shall display words or symbols that advocate or depict violence, drugs, alcohol, sex, gang affiliation, or other illegal activity expressively or implied. No student clothing or accessories should be disruptive or have caused a past disruption to the school.
Jewelry or accessories that may be used as weapons are not to be worn to school. This includes, but is not limited to, jewelry such as spiked rings, spiked bracelets, two or three finger rings that are connected, and bulky chains worn around the neck or waist. Sharp objects such as spikes are not allowed on clothing or book bags.
Students are not allowed to display clothing or symbols that have been identified by the Gwinnett County Police Gang Taskforce as being commonly identified with gangs. Garments, jewelry, body art, and tattoos that communicate gang allegiance are not to be worn at school, and no item may be worn in a manner that communicates a gang affiliation.

Gang related attire includes but is not limited to the following: students rolling up one pant leg, long bulky chains and necklaces, gang styled belt buckles, large oversized pendants on necklaces and chains, bandanas, altering clothing from its original form to change the names and/or intended marking on the clothing, sweatbands, armbands, and/or handbands, and draping articles of clothing, towels, or other objects out of pant pockets or over the shoulder or neck area.

This rule is subject to updates as additional wearing apparel becomes identified as gang related or disruptive.
Any student dress/appearance not specifically stated which the faculty or staff deems distracting to the learning environment will not be permitted.
Exceptions to this policy may be made by the principal or his designee.

Student Dress Code

Shirts/Blouses/Tops – Blouses/shirts must be designed and worn so that the tops of the shoulders are covered.

No halter-tops, strapless tops, spaghetti strap, or bare shoulder tops of any kind are allowed.

Blouses that expose any portion of the waist, hips, or midriff are not allowed.
(If you raise your arms to shoulder level and then put them down and your blouse/shirt now exposes any portion of your waist, hips, or midriff, the blouse/shirt is not acceptable for school).

Other blouses/shirts not appropriate for school include but are not limited to, low-cut, see through (top underneath must meet dress code), or backless tops.

Males are not to wear sleeveless shirts unless an undershirt is worn underneath.

Team uniforms worn during the school day must be in compliance with this rule.

Shorts/Skirts/Pants – All shorts and skirts must be worn no shorter than mid-thigh.

Slits, holes, or tears in skirts or pants cannot be above mid thigh.

The waistline of shorts/skirts/pants must be worn on or above the hips with no underwear showing.

Skirts and shorts may not be worn rolled at the waist.

Belts may not be excessive in length and should not be hanging from either side of the body.

Team uniforms worn during the school day must be in compliance with this rule.

Shoes – Health regulations and safety factors require that shoes be worn at all times. Bedroom shoes are not allowed.

Undergarments may not be visible while standing or sitting.

No pajamas or sleepwear of any kind should be worn at school. Blankets and pillows are not to be brought to class.

Overalls must be fastened appropriately. A shirt of proper length and style must be worn under the overalls and underwear should not be visible while the student is standing or sitting.

No student clothing shall display words or symbols that advocate or depict violence, drugs, alcohol, sex, gang affiliation, or other illegal activity expressively or implied. No student clothing or accessories should be disruptive or have caused a past disruption to the school.

Any student dress/appearance not specifically stated which the faculty or staff deems distracting to the learning environment will not be permitted.

Exceptions to this policy may be made by the principal or his designee.

© 1997 - 2008 Parkview High School | All Rights Reserved

Student Dress Code

Shirts/Blouses/Tops – Blouses/shirts must be designed and worn so that the tops of the shoulders are covered.

No halter-tops, strapless tops, spaghetti strap, or bare shoulder tops of any kind are allowed.

Blouses that expose any portion of the waist, hips, or midriff are not allowed. (If you raise your arms to shoulder level and then put them down and your blouse/shirt now exposes any portion of your waist, hips, or midriff, the blouse/shirt is not acceptable for school).

Other blouses/shirts not appropriate for school include but are not limited to, low-cut, see through (top underneath must meet dress code), or backless tops.

Males are not to wear sleeveless shirts unless an undershirt is worn underneath.

Team uniforms worn during the school day must be in compliance with this rule.

Shorts/Skirts/Pants – All shorts and skirts must be worn no shorter than mid-thigh.

Slits, holes, or tears in skirts or pants cannot be above mid thigh.

The waistline of shorts/skirts/pants must be worn on or above the hips with no underwear showing.

Skirts and shorts may not be worn rolled at the waist.

Belts may not be excessive in length and should not be hanging from either side of the body.

Team uniforms worn during the school day must be in compliance with this rule.

Shoes – Health regulations and safety factors require that shoes be worn at all times. Bedroom shoes are not allowed.

Undergarments may not be visible while standing or sitting.

No pajamas or sleepwear of any kind should be worn at school. Blankets and pillows are not to be brought to class.

Overalls must be fastened appropriately. A shirt of proper length and style must be worn under the overalls and underwear should not be visible while the student is standing or sitting.

No student clothing shall display words or symbols that advocate or depict violence, drugs, alcohol, sex, gang affiliation, or other illegal activity expressively or implied. No student clothing or accessories should be disruptive or have caused a past disruption to the school.

Any student dress/appearance not specifically stated which the faculty or staff deems distracting to the learning environment will not be permitted.

Exceptions to this policy may be made by the principal or his designee.

© 1997 - 2008 Parkview High School | All Rights Reserved

Blouses that expose any portion of the waist, hips, or midriff are not allowed.
(If you raise your arms to shoulder level and then put them down and your blouse/shirt now exposes any portion of your waist, hips, or midriff, the blouse/shirt is not acceptable for school).