Dress Code

Modesty and decency of dress is stressed at Kell High School. There is a direct relationship between dress, grooming, conduct, and success in school. Students are expected to dress and groom themselves with formality of school in mind. Clothing that disrupts the educational process is unacceptable. Bare midriffs; tight, sheer, revealing clothes; and tank tops are not permitted. Students will not be permitted to wear clothing with imprints or writing that is suggestive or immoral or portrays illegal actions or clothing that endorses violations of policy.

Girls - Skirts/Dresses/Tops/Pants Only

1. SKIRTS and DRESSES must reach the top of the knee. Students should measure the skirt before coming to school and be sure that it is of proper length when standing or walking. Backless or strapless dresses or shirts are NOT permitted. Slits may be no shorter than three (3) inches above the knee.
2. TOPS may have sleeves or be sleeveless. No skin may show at the waist. No low-cut necklines. Regardless of the type of top, the area from the neck to the shoulder must be covered. No tank tops.

Boys - Pants/Shirts Only

1. SHORTS/PANTS must always be on the waist (no sagging or bagging). Pants must fit, no oversize. Pants cannot cover the shoes.

2. SHIRTS must have sleeves and may not be excessively long.

All Students

1. HEADGEAR - No head coverings, no hats, no caps, and no headbands on campus, subject to immediate confiscation and non-return. At the principal’s discretion, based on weather or certain school days, headgear may be allowed.

2. PANTS/SHORTS must reach the top of the knee. No excessive slits. No spandex or sleepwear/loungewear type garments are permitted.

3. No house/bedroom shoes

4. No garments with holes/tears

IF IN DOUBT, DON’T WEAR IT!