Shirts

They must be collared or turtleneck. Acceptable styles include turtlenecks and short-sleeved, long-sleeved polo or oxford. Shirts may be any color but must be collard or turtleneck. If students choose to wear their shirts untucked, the shirt must lay at the hipbone and not below. Under no circumstances should midriff skin be visible.  West High School T-shirts will be permitted on Fridays only.

Pants

Chino-type fabrics and corduroys in tan, navy or black and blue jeans are acceptable. Pants may not have holes/“distressed” look, chains, studs, decorative artwork, etc. Capri-length pants are acceptable in any of the above colors/materials.  No knits, sweats, fleece, flannel or nylon athletic wear. Leggings may NOT be worn as pants.  Leggings should only be worn underneath a knee-length garment.  All pants must be worn at the waist and belted every day.

Shorts

Shorts must be at least “Bermuda” length and fall at or below the knee. All shorts must have belt loops. They may be blue jean denim or any of the chino colors listed above.  Again, they must be worn at the waist and belted every day.

Skirts

Skirts may be blue jean denim, tan, navy, or black. They must fall at the knee or below.

Dresses

Dresses must fall at the knee or below and may be any color or blue jean denim. They must either be collared or have a collared shirt underneath.

Shoes

Limitations will follow the Knox County School policy, including no house shoes or plastic shower shoes (flip flops). Flip flops will be acceptable if they are of any other material (i.e. leather, fabric, sequins, etc.).

Jackets/Sweatshirts

These are permitted. They may not be “hoodies”. The collar of the shirt must be visible underneath**

**Please note: Students may keep these items in their locker, but may not wear them on campus**

The following will NOT be permitted in the hallways or classrooms:

• Hoodies of any color
• ANY head coverings including hats, bandanas, athletic headbands or skull caps (with the exception of religious head coverings only)
• Sunglasses