2012 Yearbook

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LWHS Dress Code

The Lake Wales High School dress code has been established to help students demonstrate consideration and respect for themselves and others. Students must adhere to the dress code to attend classes as well as participate in events that take place off campus. Keep in mind that extremes in dress or grooming will not be tolerated, regardless of whether they are specifically mentioned or not.

General Appearance:
• All students must be neat and clean with clothing in good repair at all times.
• Shirts must be tucked in and pants may not be baggy or worn low on the hips.
• All skirts, pants, and shorts must be hemmed. Cut off clothing items are not acceptable.
• Extreme or excessive jewelry, hairstyles, and makeup are not acceptable. Excessive and extreme are defined as unsafe, distracting, or interfering with learning.
• Students are not to wear hats, hoodies, or other headgear while on campus.

Every Monday through Thursday, Lake Wales High School students are expected to wear the following:
Shirts: Black, orange, or white polo with the LWHS logo purchased from the Lake Wales High School uniform provider. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.

Pants: Khaki (tan only) pants/skirts/skorts/shorts; All pants, etc., must be a decent length and fit. Pants must not hang on the hips in an indecent manner. Length of skirts/shorts should be mid-thigh or longer. (See Code of Conduct for length details.) Pants, skirts, skorts, and shorts may be purchased at any store of choice; however, we suggest the Dickies brand. Belts are optional. The objective is for your pants to be on the hip and undergarments concealed at all times.

Senior Privilege: Seniors will have the privilege of wearing jeans (pants ONLY; no jean shorts) Monday through Thursday with their black, orange, or white polo. If jeans are worn, they must be in good repair, free from holes, frays, etc. This privilege will be granted as long as the seniors treat it with respect and follow the guidelines.

T-shirts under the uniform: T-shirts, if worn under the uniform, must be plain white or black.

Turtlenecks: If worn, turtlenecks must be black and worn under the Lake Wales High School shirt.

Shoes: Tennis shoes, TOMS, crocs, and sandals are all acceptable forms of shoes. Slippers and any other form of bedroom shoe are not permissible. Any shoes with a heel taller than one inch are not allowed. Any student participating in an elective or physical education course that requires outdoor activity, working with equipment, or working with animals must wear closed toed shoes.

Outerwear: Jackets must be Black, White or Orange. Hoods or oversized jackets will NOT be permitted. Athletic jackets from varsity sports or extracurricular clubs, such as the LWHS Band, are permissible (without hoods).

Jewelry: Modest jewelry is acceptable. Pierced ears are acceptable with moderate jewelry that does not present a hazard; however, all other body piercings must be removed or concealed while on campus or in attendance at a field trip. Jewelry accessories that may be used as weapons, such as chains, spiked jewelry or arm bands are not allowed. Jewelry with any form of sexual or gang connotation shall NOT be worn.

Hats: No hats, hoodies, bandanas, or other head coverings may be worn while on campus.

Hair: Styles should not obstruct one’s line of vision or distract others. We need to see your eyes! No curlers, picks, bandanas, hats or other headgear while on campus.

Game Day Attire: For athletes, cheerleaders, Scottish Unit, band members, etc. you may wear a shirt that is appropriate to the function. Please see your athletic coach or sponsor for more details.

Every Friday, Lake Wales High School students are expected to wear the following:
Shirts: Lake Wales High School T-shirts with crew neck (Athletic and club t-shirts are permissible) or uniform shirt.

Pants: Jeans (pants ONLY; no jean shorts) are acceptable in addition to uniform pants. If jeans are worn, they must be in good repair, free from holes, frays, etc.