Dress Code 2023-2024

Belleville Township High School District #201 encourages a standard in dress that reflects pride in self, home, and school. Students in violation of the dress code may be asked to call a parent to bring appropriate school attire, change clothing, be provided appropriate school attire from the office, or remain in in-school detention for the day.	If necessary, disciplinary actions will be taken to enforce compliance with the dress code. Disciplinary actions range from a reprimand or detention to an out of school suspension.

School ID’s must be visible at all times.

Pants/Capri Pants -
Must be worn at waist level with no exposed undergarments.
Rips or tears must be mid-thigh or below.
Skirts/Shorts -
Must be worn at waist level with no exposed undergarments.
No rips or tears.
Length must be mid-thigh or longer.
Slits may not rise above the mid-thigh.
Dresses must follow length rules above.

Shirts -

Must cover the upper torso, lower torso, and back.
No tank tops, undershirts, or see through apparel.
If a sweater or jacket is worn open, a dress code appropriate shirt must be underneath.
Students will be allowed to wear school-issued uniforms on select days with prior approval from the administration.

Students Cannot Wear:
Violent language or images.
Images or language depicting/suggesting drugs, alcohol, vaping or paraphernalia (or any illegal item or activity).
Hate speech, profanity, pornography.
Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any protected class or consistently marginalized group.

Additional Expectations -
All students must wear shoes or sandals.
Belts or suspenders, if worn, must be properly buckled.
Appropriate undergarments must be worn and not shown.
Students may not wear or carry bandanas.
Gang-related apparel is not acceptable.
No hats may be worn in the building at any time. Hoods must be kept down in the building. Religious and cultural headwear is permitted.
The face must be visible to staff.