AHS Dress Code Policy
The Polk County Student Code of Conduct, Section 2.10 outlines county-wide dress code regulations. Auburndale High School administration is placing special emphasis on the following points of policy:
All students must have sleeves on their shirts. This includes females as well as males. (Backless shirts are also not acceptable).
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Pants must be worn around the waist and properly fitted.
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The hem of skirts and dresses shall be no shorter than mid thigh.
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Any attire associated with gangs, tobacco, drugs, alcohol, violence or discrimination will not be acceptable while on campus.
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Clothing not properly fastened or that has tears, rips, or holes are not acceptable.
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Clothing or other garments traditionally designed as undergarments such as boxer shorts, bloomers, tights, hosiery and sleepwear are not allowed.
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Overalls are not allowed.
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Shorts that are considered spandex, traditional running shorts, see through shorts, short shorts and any type of cutoffs are not allowed.
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NO Flip-Flops of any type are allowed. Sandals may be worn if they cover the top of the foot, are NOT rubber soled and are not considered athletic slides. Sandals are different from flip-flops in that they are held securely to the foot by a forefoot cover over the top of the foot or have a heel strap. The forefoot cover is securely attached to the sole and extends over the forefoot portion of the sole. The heel strap is linked to the sole and extends over the heel portion of the sole. Footwear that has just the thin straps that go between the toes is considered flip-flops. Leather flip-flops are not sandals and will not be allowed. The general rule of thumb is “If it makes a flip-flop sound when you walk, it is a flip-flop.”
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Hats are not to be worn or brought onto campus.
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Blankets are not allowed.
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Clothing or jewelry that is indecent or a distraction is not allowed. This includes Mohawks, bandanas, grills and anything that is considered offensive or suggestive.
The Polk County School Board Student Code of Conduct allows for the revocation of privileges for excessive dress code violations. Students who fail to meet the dress code expectations of Auburndale High School may be required to dress in a more restrictive manner as delineated in the Polk County School Board Student Code of Conduct.