West Jefferson High School

DRESS CODE/STUDENT UNIFORMS

   The Student Dress Code has been established to maintain a school climate that is conducive to learning, to limit distractions to the learning process, and to make the campus as safe as possible.   

    ID   

• ID’s must be worn on a cord around the neck and be visible at all times

• ONLY Tennis shoes with closed toes and backs may be worn
• Socks must be worn

 PANTS   

• ONLY light gray Dickie-style pants with regulation pockets may be worn
• Pants must not be excessively baggy and must be fitted at the waist.
• Pants must be free from holes.
• Pants must be hemmed with no frayed edges or side slits.
• Pictures, stripes, or writing other than the brand name are not permitted.
• Pants must be straight-legged. No carpenter’s or cargo pants or cell phone pockets.
• Jeans, Capri or cropped pants, sweatpants and warm up pants are not permitted.

 BELTS AND HATS   

• A belt must be worn at ALL times.
• Hats or caps including wool caps, baseball caps, skull caps, team caps, scarves or head wraps, unless approved by the office are not permitted in the building. 
• Buckles must be no larger than 2” x 2” and cannot have brand names or personalized buckles.
• Book bags must be “see through” mesh bags only.
• Purses cannot be larger than 8” x 12”.

   SHIRTS   

• Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors must wear a red uniform shirt with the West Jefferson High School logo.
• Seniors may wear the short-sleeved white oxford cloth shirt with the West Jefferson High School senior class logo.
• Shirts must be tucked in at all times
• Collars are to be in the down position.
•  On Fridays ONLY, club, class or in-season team shirts may be worn.

OUTERWEAR   

• ONLY pull over sweatshirts with the school-approved West Jefferson logo will be permitted (available at J & L Uniforms)
• West Jefferson club and team sweatshirts and windbreakers are permitted.
• HOODED GARMENTS MAY NOT BE WORN ON CAMPUS

   ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE   

• No hoop or dangling earrings larger than the size of a quarter
• No sunglasses indoors
• No hair rollers
• No wallet chains
• No hair picks or combs in the hair
• Chains around the neck must be worn inside the shirt
• No deodorant or Aerosol cans on campus
• No blankets or pillows
• No excessive makeup
• No electronic devices or cell phones are allowed on campus
• No Public Displays of Affection are allowed on campus. Hugging or kissing is not allowed.

   OFFICIAL UNIFORM RETAILER FOR WEST JEFFERSON

J & L Uniforms & Apparel

1742 Stumpf Blvd, Terrytown, LA

(504) 366-6887

 DRESS CODE FOR SCHOOL DANCES (See official JPPSS revised Dress Code Policy)

 Attendance at all dances is at the discretion of the administrators in charge.  Violations of dance policies will result in forfeiture    of ticket and future attendance privileges.  Ticket money will not be refunded in these situations.

Formal Dances:  Winter Formal and Prom

Gentlemen’s Attire:    Suits or tuxedos may be worn to the winter formal

                                 Only tuxedos may be worn to the prom

                                 Dress shoes are expected. Tennis shoes or slippers will not be permitted

                                 Baseball Caps are not permitted.

Ladies Attire:            Dresses that reach the ankle or floor

                                 Dresses must not reveal the bosom, midriff, or back lower than the bra line, and must not be skin tight. 

                                Dress shoes are expected. Tennis shoes or slippers will not be permitted.

  Semi-Formal Dances:  Homecoming and Sweetheart

Gentlemen’s Attire:    Suit or dress slacks with dress shirt and tie

                                 Optional:  vest, sweater, and jacket

                                  Dress shoes are expected. Tennis shoes or slippers will not be permitted.

Ladies Attire:             Knee-length dresses, pantsuits, or loose-fitting blouses and knee-lengthskirts or loose-fitting pants

                                   Dress shoes are expected. Tennis shoes or slippers will not be permitted.

Students will not be permitted to wear casual pants or jeans, pants with large pockets, sporty golf-polo shirts, and athletic shoes. In addition, students may not wear the following to any dance:  baseball caps, dresses that are sheer, dresses that reveal belly button, cleavage, or cut below middle of back.  NO tight fitting clothing and excessively high cut slits in skirts or dresses. 

   Gym or Outdoor Dances 

 Casual clothing, pants, jeans, athletic shoes, sandals, t-shirts, or polo shirts will be allowed.  Shorts, mini skirts, rags, caps, hats, tube tops, halter tops, or tank tops will not be permitted.