Northern Vance High School

Dress Code

2009 - 2010 DRESS CODE

The Dress Code for 2009-2010 has a couple of changes. Please make sure to look over the dress code before purchasing school apparel.

The VCS High School Dress for Success Plan has been established to teach hygiene, instill discipline, and prevent disruption and to avoid safety hazards. Final determination of acceptable dress and grooming rests with the building administration.

The Five Components of the Dress for Success Plan are:

Students (males or females) may not wear pants or shorts that slack or sag.
- Students must wear pants and shorts at the waistline.
Students (males or females) may not wear hats or do-rags in the building
- Students must keep hats, do-rags, or other hand coverings in their locker or book bag.
Students may not wear pants, shorts, skirts, etc., that are too short (Standard Arm Test Applies...bottom of pants, shorts, skirts must reach finger tips when arms are straight and resting at student's side)
Female students may not wear shirts that are abnormally tight and reveal the navel or "spaghetti strap" that over exposes the body.
Male students, when wearing sleeveless Jersey shirts (i.e. Basketball, Football, etc.), must wear a sleeved shirt underneath.

The Vance County Schools Student Dress Code is still strictly enforced, and it is not weakened by the High School Dress for Success Plan. In an effort to clarify certain apparel and accessories in the High Schools, the Dress for Success Plan was developed in an effort to promote student success through appearance.

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2009-2010 Updates:

The following only applies to Northern Vance High School.

(1) All students must wear a short sleeve shirt or long sleeve shirt over any form of tank top/jersey.
(2) Students who wear skirts/shorts over leggings must follow the same dress code outlined in the VCS High School Dress for Success Plan. Leggings should only be worn with skirts and shorts that meet the "Arm Test."
(3) Hats/Toboggans/Do-Rags/Head Garments: are prohibited for all students at Northern Vance High School. These items cannot be seen in the school building, unless the head garment has been approved by an administrator as a religious garment. Students should place these items, unless approved by an administrator, in their bags before entering the building.
(4) Blankets/towels are not permitted at school.

Any student determined to be in violation of the VCS Dress for Success Plan or the NVHS Additions will be asked by an administrator to meet the dress-code, further actions will be taken if persistent violation occurs.