Our Rationale In order to accomplish the mission of LZHS, the faculty is committed to providing our students with a learning environment that is safe, healthy, and free from distraction or disruption. We want our students to feel comfortable and confident in the classroom so that learning can be the primary focus of their time spent at the high school. Our school community prides itself on our academic success. The fashion industry may dictate what is “in style” for social settings, however, we believe more conservative choices will allow for greater success in our school setting. The dress regulations highlighted in this presentation are general guidelines. The administration reserves the right to make final decisions on appropriate dress. On judgments of appropriateness, LZHS will error on the side of modesty.

Hats, bandanas, hoods, or sunglasses will NOT be permitted in the building at any time. Garments that are a necessary part of a recognized religious organization will, of course, be permitted.

Unacceptable shirts include: strapless, backless, spaghetti straps, revealing midriffs, low-cut styles, cut-off tshirts, sleeveless tops with less than a 2 inch diameter on the shoulder, racerback tanks.

Sheer; bra exposure Backless Low-cut; revealing Straps < 2 in.; bra exposure While these tops may be fashionable, they are distracting to the learning environment; avoid items that are sheer or revealing. Undergarment exposure is always inappropriate.

Shorts that are excessively tight or revealing will not be permitted in school. General Rules of Thumb: Shorts that are cut “upward” from the inseam to the outer leg will not fit in a manner that is acceptable in school. The inseam of your shorts must be 3 inches or longer. Upward cut; short and revealing Barely measureable inseam

Skirts and Dresses that are excessively short, tight, or revealing will not be permitted in school. Keep in Mind… Just because you can pull your skirt down it does not mean that it will retain that length when walking up the stairs or sitting in class.

Pants may not be worn to sag. All pants must fit around the waist and be properly fastened. Pants are too low and underwear is exposed.

Clothing may not contain messages that are vulgar, offensive, or degrading to others. Clothing that promotes drug use, alcohol, tobacco, or violence is unacceptable at school. Clothing or jewelry associated with gangs or cults are also not permitted.

Important Notes The LZHS dress expectations are intended to create an environment where learning is the primary focus, with as little distraction as possible for our students. We hope to maximize the effectiveness of each student’s educational experience by maintaining a culture of hard work and integrity, which includes appropriate dress. Should a student make an error in judgment with regard to dress, they will be asked to remedy the situation immediately through the following process: If the student has a substitute clothing item available, they will be asked to change immediately and return to class. If the student does not have alternate clothing, they will be required to change into a PE uniform for the rest of the day, or until a parent drops off an appropriate change of clothes. *NOTE: Students will NOT be excused from class to wait for parents to drop off clothes; they will either change promptly into a PE uniform, or choose to sacrifice their class time for the In-School-Suspension Room)

Repeat disregard of the dress expectations will result in consequences defined by the student handbook. Helpful Tips for Students and Parents… -We certainly do not want students to miss class time for any reason, especially inappropriate dress. If a clothing item is in question, opt for another choice! The deans are always available to answer questions about dress expectations. -Keep a light sweater or sweatpants in your locker. The easiest way to fix an inappropriate or revealing outfit is to cover it up! -Be prepared: this presentation was designed to clarify the unavoidable ambiguity that exists in most dress codes. Inappropriate dress issues are not up for debate. Refusal to remedy a dress situation will result in your choice to miss class; these absences will be unexcused.

Dance Attire You must be able to dance in your dress comfortably without exposing yourself No backless dresses lower than the natural waistline No dresses cut below the bust line Cut below waistline Cut below Bust line No cut outs that expose any skin from the bust line down

These dresses are very short; if you are at risk of exposing more than what is seen here, we will ask you not to dance! Choose a comfortable dress that allows you to ENJOY the dance!

All of these styles ARE appropriate …