Dress Code

SouthTech Schools adheres to he following dress code policies to provide a safe environment for students which fosters learning and improves school safety and discipline:

1. SouthTech Preparatory Academy students’ uniforms will be grade-specific, with each grade being assigned a unique color. The design of school uniforms will be reviewed annually by the school administration and uniform design will be altered or modified as needed.

2. SouthTech Academy students will wear the SouthTech Academy uniform dictated by their chosen academy.

• When on campus, students will wear the appropriate SouthTech Academy uniform. This uniform must be properly worn and visible at all times during the school day.
• Students are expected to wear only STA outerwear. No other hoodies, jackets, or sweaters may be worn over uniforms. At all times, hoods should always be worn off the head. Academy shirts should be visible.
• Academies have veto power on outer garment attire and accessories.
• Depending on a student’s academy, students should wear their academy scrub bottoms, jeans, cargo pants, or slacks/khakisonly.
• Students are expected to wear their pants at their natural waistline.
• Pants should be full length.
• Sweatpants, athleticwear, leisurewear, and leggings are not permitted.
• All clothing must be free of rips, holes, or unfinished edges.
• Skirts must reach at least two inches above the knees.
• Shirts are expected to cover midriffs.
• Uniforms should be worn in their original state, and may not be worn tied up, rolled up, or altered.
• Shorts may be worn along with approved Physical Education Department shirts only while participating in Physical Education classes.
• Heads must be free of head coverings.
• Uniform shoes must be close-toed and cover the entire heel.
• No Crocs, slides or bedroom-type footwear.
• With pre-approved administrative permission, students participating in boundary school sports activities may wear a Game Day Jersey on Game Day only.
• Students will wear their IDs. IDs must be visible for STA staff members to see at all times.
• Students may not walk around with or wear blankets.
• No clothing should promote activities illegal for students nor should it display vulgar or inappropriate language or images.
• Decisions regarding adherence to the dress code policy are at the sole discretion of Administrators and Academy instructors.

3. Failure to comply with these dress code policies will result in one of the following consequences:

• The student will be required to contact their parent/guardian to request that they bring a uniform to school for them to wear or purchase a new uniform.
• If the student is not able to attain a new uniform, they will be required to stay in ISS for the remainder of the school day.
• Repeated violations will result in a referral for insubordination and require further disciplinary actions.