Dress Code

Dress Code

The primary reason for the dress code is to foster an atmosphere conducive to learning for all students. CVHS students are being prepared for college and professional life after college. Students should dress for success from head to toe. The student dress code applies to students on campus, whether during the school day or after hours. Additional requirements for science labs are listed on the science safety contract. If it is determined by an administrator that a student is dressed inappropriately, the student may not attend classes until dressed appropriately. In order for the student to return to class, a parent may bring appropriate clothing. Any exceptions to this policy due to religious or medical requirements must be approved by the Carnegie Vanguard administration in advance.


ID Badges

Because there is no school uniform, ID badges must be worn around the neck on a school-issued lanyard and visible at all times.ID badges are required for student assistance in all areas of the school including, but not limited to, the front desk, counselor offices, clinic, lunch line, library, etc. The first replacement ID badge is $1 and subsequent replacements are $5. Badges are requested in room 132.


Clothing

Students are required to wear standard, conventional clothes. Clothing should be clean and in generally good repair. Clothing must fit (neither too tight nor excessively loose). Clothing that makes it difficult or awkward for one to move freely, sit, bend, or reach is not acceptable. Other items that are not permitted:
 Clothing that is too tight and those showing too much skin are prohibited. This includes muscle shirts, halter tops, strapless, net or sheer tops, spandex tops, low cut tops, racerback tops and bare midriffs. Shirts and blouses must be buttoned to a level even with one’s armpits and shirts and blouses must cover one’s midriff and back.
 Dresses and blouses may not be backless or off the shoulder, and they must have straps that are at least one inch wide. Students must maintain a modest appearance appropriate to the school environment.
 Pants must be worn with the waistband above one’s hips. Undergarments must not be visible.
 Shorts, skirts, and dresses must extend to at least three inches above the knee when one is standing up straight; and they must be sufficient in length to maintain modesty when standing, sitting, or bending. Students should keep these requirements in mind as they shop for or select school clothes.
 Outfits for PE and athletics classes may only be worn in the area(s) where those classes are taking place.
 Items depicting or making reference to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, vulgar or obscene language, sexual promiscuity, the occult, violence, or gang-related activities may not be worn.
 A student’s face must be visible at all times including when wearing a costume.
 No pajamas, trench coats, or sunglasses may be worn in the school.


Shoes

Flip-flops, slides, house slippers, and heels greater than 3 inches are not acceptable footwear as they present a safety risk. Acceptable sandals are ones that are secured to the foot with a strap around the heel. Due to safety considerations, teachers may require non-skid, closed shoes in some labs during experiments or project work.


Accessories

Sunglasses, wave caps, hoods, and bandanas are not to be worn.


Personal Items

Substantial amounts of cash should not be brought to school. Expensive or irreplaceable jewelry should not be worn to school. The use of skateboards, skates, and roller blades is prohibited. The use of electronic equipment is prohibited in the classroom unless authorized by the teacher. If the unauthorized use of these items occurs, the items may be confiscated. If the item is not retrieved within thirty days by a parent or guardian, it will be submitted to the HISD Property Management Department. HISD policy requires a fee for the return of these items. The CVHS retrieval fee is $15.00. (Texas Education Code 37.082)