Dress Code for W.A. Students Grades 5-12
- Rules pertaining to person
- No visible tattoos will be allowed.
- Body piercing for boys or girls will not be permitted. The only exception being ear piercing for girls.
- Hair should be well groomed for all students and worn above the collar for boys.
- Boys should be clean shaven at all times.
- Rules pertaining to dress for all students
- Shoes should be worn at all times for safety reasons. No cleats should be worn inside the academic building or in the gym.
- No hats will be worn during the school day except for sports during 7th period.
- No wearing of sunglasses inside the building unless prescribed by a doctor.
- Pants, shorts, and skirts must be worn around the waistline.
- Mesh shirts and jerseys may be worn only if another shirt is worn underneath them.
- Boys' shirts must be tucked in at all times except during P.E.
- Athletic shorts may only be worn at P.E.
- The following types of clothing will not be permitted:
- See-through or skin tight clothing of any kind
- Biker shorts
- Any clothing with holes in it
- Clothes with profanity, obscene material, and/or alcoholic name brands
- Ripped jeans or those with holes unless patched with same material.
- Boxer shorts
- Cut-off shorts unless rolled up or hemmed to a reasonable length
- Rules pertaining to dress for girls
- Sleeveless garments must have a minimum of two inches at the shoulder strap.
- The minimum length of girls' shorts is six inches above the knee and four inches above the knee for skirts and dresses.
- Tank tops and halter-tops are prohibited.
- Tank top is any shirt with scooped front and/or back neckline and armholes.
- Halter-top is any backless shirt that ties around the neck.
- Tops or upper body clothing must be of proper length (able to be tucked in) so that no part of the midriff is visible.
- Girls wearing low-necked or sleeveless garments must not expose underwear nor be improperly revealing for school wear. The headmaster will make the determinations as to what constitutes "improperly revealing for school wear."
- The AISA Appearance Policy regarding hair will be enforced during school hours and at all school functions.
- Students may not participate in AISA state level events and/activities with the following:
- Facial hair below the lobe of the ear and/or below the nose
- Spiked and/or other non-traditional hairstyles deemed inappropriate
- Unnatural and/or non-traditional coloration of the hair
- If there is a question about what you wear to school, DON'T WEAR IT.
- The Headmaster and faculty reserve the right to render judgment on any questionable attire and/or hairstyle not mentioned in the above stated policy or the AISA Student Appearance Policy.
