Dress Code

Students will be expected to dress in an appropriate manner while on school property and while participating in school-related activities. We encourage our students to take pride in their personal appearance such that it does not disrupt student work or school order, become distractive to others, or violate health and safety guidelines. Students must adhere to the dress code set forth by the school principal while on campus during the school day. If attending a school function in the evening, students must comply with the dress code of Greenville County Schools. Hughes Academy’s guidelines are as follows:

Belts: Must be worn by all students if the item of clothing is made with belt loops

• Belt loops may NOT be cut off to avoid wearing a belt
• No belts with large buckles may be worn (i.e. SEXY, PRECIOUS, or student’s name)
• Ribbon belts are allowed provided they have loops and/or buckles
• Ribbon belts and scarves made into belts are permitted
• All belts must be worn at the waistline
• An extra belt must be kept in your locker or backpack. This is a school supply requirement.
• Suspenders are not permitted
• Shirts: Navy, Red, Black, or White (solids only)

Shirts may have a small appropriate logo over the pocket area

• All shirts must have a collar and sleeves
• No shirts made of 100% Lycra or Spandex
• Shirts may not have stripes on the collar or armband
• All shirt tails MUST be long enough to be tucked in at all times while on campus or field trips
• Tests to measure shirt length will be conducted on a daily basis (i.e. having students raise arms high above their head)
• Shirts must remain tucked in until you physically leave campus
• Turtlenecks and mock turtlenecks are permitted
• Long- or short-sleeved T-shirts in the same 4 colors (navy blue, red, black, or white) are permitted but must be worn underneath the collared shirt
• Only sweaters and sweatshirts may be worn on top of the collared shirt. No other clothing can be worn over the collared shirt.
• Girls
  • No cleavage showing
  • No tight fitting shirts permitted
  • See-through shirts showing undergarments are not permitted
• Boys
  • Blazers are not permitted
  • Jumpsuits are not permitted

Pants, Shorts, Skirts, and Dresses: Navy, Black or Khaki

• No denim is allowed. No “skinny” jeans (rivots normally indicate demin)
• Pants with drawstrings in addition to a button at the waist are permitted
• Pants with only a drawstring, sweatpants, or overalls are not permitted
• Skirts, shorts, skorts, dresses, and jumpers may be worn as long as they come to at least the top of the knee
• Tying items of clothing around the waist is not permitted
• No pants may be worn underneath the required pants, skirts, etc.
• Slits in the skirts, jumpers, or dresses may only be 3.5″ above the knee
• All pants and shorts must be hemmed – no cut-offs allowed
• Pant legs may not be tucked into socks or shoes
• Collared shirt must be worn under the jumper
• Dresses must have a collar
• Dresses are not to be made from 100% Lycra or Spandex
• No undergarments should be seen

Outwear

• Jackets may be worn to school but must be put in the locker immediately
• No nylon windbreakers
• Sweaters and sweatshirts may be worn in class but MUST be of the 4 solid colors and have no stripes (navy blue, red, black, or white)
• Fleece jackets or pullovers may be worn in class but MUST be of the 4 solid colors (navy blue, red, black, or white)
• Collared shirts must be seen underneath the sweater or sweatshirt
• No hooded garments may be worn
• Sweatshirts, sweaters, and fleece jackets should not hang below the buttocks
• If students participate in high school sports teams, they are permitted to wear their team sweatshirt IF it complies with our school’s dress code

Shoes

• Flip-flops, shower shoes, or bedroom shoes are NOT permitted
• Mesh or sequined shoes with thin soles are NOT allowed
• Adidas/soccer shoes may NOT be worn
• Shoes with heels over 2 1/2 ” may NOT be worn
• The only extra pair of shoes brought to school should be those used for gym
• Crocs may be worn if they have the strap in place at the heel
• Shoe-laces must be tied

Head, Facial, and Jewelry Concerns

• No hats of any kind may be worn inside the building
• Sweatbands worn around the forehead are NOT permitted
• “Do-rags” are NOT to be worn
• Nose and/or tongue rings are NOT permitted
• Spiked necklaces and/or bracelets are NOT allowed
• Jelly bands/Silly Bandz are NOT to be worn
• Heavy eye make-up, black lipstick, and black nail polish are NOT permitted
• Decorative symbols shaved into the head are NOT permitted
• Feather Hair Extensions are not permitted
• Mardi Gras style beads are NOT permitted
• Earring studs must measure a diameter of no more than 1/4″
• Necklaces longer than 18″ may NOT be worn (shouldn’t hit beyond the sternum)
• Extremely large hoop earrings are not permitted
• Chains or necklaces with keys and objects attached are not to be worn around the neck or be exhibited on student
• Non-prescription contacts or glasses are not permitted

Please be aware that parents will be contacted when a student has not complied with our school’s dress code. If a parent is not able to bring the necessary item(s) to school, the student will spend the day in in-school suspension. Consequences for repeat offenders will be determined by the administrative team.

Students may not write on their arm, legs, or any visible part of their body with ink/paint, or cut themselves with blades to create a design. Also no visible stickers or appliques are allowed on the body.