Senior High Dress Code

In an effort to create an environment that focuses on student achievement, the Poudre School District, in conjunction with staff and students from Fort Collins High School, Poudre High School, Rocky Mountain High School and Fossil Ridge High School have agreed upon the following dress code guidelines.

School is a business and professional work environment for students. Clothing should be appropriate for school and school activities. Clothing and other forms of personal appearance should not distract from the learning environment and should not be intimidating.

• Clothing must cover underwear, the midriff, chest and buttocks.
• Clothing which promotes alcohol, drugs, tobacco, gang affiliation, sexuality or profanity will not be allowed.
• Any jewelry or accessories that could be used as a weapon will not be allowed. Bandannas are not to be worn or displayed at any time on school grounds or at school activities.
• Skirts and shorts must be mid-thigh length.
• Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times.
• When standing, shirts should be below the belly button. Half shirts, see-through shirts, mesh shirts, halter-tops, or any tops with out a back will not be allowed.

Certain school activities may be exempt from these guidelines with administrative approval.
Students found in violation of this policy will be suspended..