AHS Dress Code Policy
2011-2012
The Polk County Student Code of Conduct, Section 2.10 outlines county-wide dress code regulations. Auburndale High School is committed to providing students an exceptional learning environment that prepares them to be successful citizens in the 21st century. Clothing must be in good taste and acceptable to community and school standards. Inappropriate attire is any clothing that disrupts the educational process, adversely impacts the learning environment, or endangers the health or safety of students, staff members, and community members.
- All shorts and skirts must be knee length. Leggings underneath do not override this policy.
- Shorts that are considered spandex, traditional running shorts, see through shorts, short shorts and any type of cutoffs are not allowed.
- Any tops that are too revealing will not be allowed. No midriffs.
- All students must have sleeves on their shirts. This includes females as well as males. (Backless shirts are also not acceptable).
- Pants must be worn around the waist and properly fitted.
- Any attire associated with gangs, tobacco, drugs, alcohol, violence or support discrimination will not be acceptable while on campus.
- Clothing not properly fastened or that has tears, rips, or holes are not acceptable.
- Clothing or other garments traditionally designed as undergarments such as boxer shorts, bloomers, tights, hosiery and sleepwear are not allowed.
- Overalls are not allowed.
- NO Flip-Flops or Bedroom Slippers 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.”
- Hats are not to be worn or brought onto campus.
- Blankets are not allowed.
- Clothing or jewelry that is indecent, distractive, or disruptive to the learning environment 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.