2022-2023 Dress Code
The following guidelines establish the minimum acceptable
standards for student dress to be interpreted and enforced by the
administration and staff at Gateway High School. Students are required to
comply with this dress code while on school grounds. Dress code will be monitored daily
when students arrive and during all classes.
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Shoes
shall be worn at all times. Shoes must
be closed toe. Sandals, flip flop, or
slides are not permitted.
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Apparel
shall be adequate in both length and coverage to be considered appropriate for
school. Skirts and shorts are to be at or below the knee, regardless of
whether leggings are worn. Shorts for both males and female students must
be at the knee.
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Pants
shall be worn fastened and at the waist. It is unacceptable for undergarments
to be exposed. Sagging pants are not permitted.
No holes, tears, or slits in jeans and pants.
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Leggings
with or without pockets cannot be worn as pants, as an undergarment or full
body suit.
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Shirts
or blouses shall be appropriately fastened in accord with the design of that
shirt or blouse. The length shall extend beyond the waist level.
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Pajama attire of any kind, including
pajama slippers or house shoes, is not permitted.
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Transparent or see-through tops, bare midriff,
strapless, low-cut clothing, or tops and outfits that provide minimum coverage
or are of a suggestive nature are prohibited: halters, spaghetti straps,
backless dresses or tops, tube tops, tank tops, muscle shirts, or any clothing
which may be distracting are prohibited.
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Any
articles of clothing or jewelry that could likely cause injury-such as chains,
bracelets, rings, chokers with or without spikes, or studs-are prohibited.
Wallet chains of any length are prohibited.
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Apparel,
emblems, insignias, badges, or symbols that promote the use of alcohol, drugs,
tobacco, violence or any other illegal activity are prohibited.
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Apparel,
accessories, bandanas or symbols which may be gang-related may not be displayed
on a student's person, bookbag, purse or in the student's locker, vehicles or
other locations on campus.
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Blankets
are not permitted.
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The
wearing on campus of hats, caps, headgear, or sunglasses except in conjunction
with designated school-approved uniforms or at authorized athletic practices or
activities is prohibited. (This includes hats attached to belt loops.)
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Clothing
with slogans or advertising which by its controversial or obscene nature
disrupts the educational setting is prohibited.
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Long,
oversized and/or sleeveless jerseys are prohibited. Shirts must be worn with
sleeveless jerseys.
Dress code violations
may not be covered with outerwear (jackets, hoodies, etc.). PE Uniforms are not
acceptable replacements for dress code violations