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STUDENT DRESS CODE 2024-2025
To ensure a safe and orderly environment that promotes learning, the following dress code was developed for the students of Ooltewah High School. School dress and grooming shall be modest and decent in accordance with school board policy (6.301). Apparel, dress or grooming that is potentially disruptive of the educational process shall not be permitted. Any garments or accessories that are suggestive, offensive, or revealing are considered disruptive. No drug, tobacco, gang-related messages or items will be tolerated. In matters of opinion, the judgment of the administration shall prevail.
The following dress code applies for all regular school days. This dress code may be modified in cases of special student activities and/or rewards with administration approval.
Tops:
| Approved | Unapproved |
| Short or long-sleeve | Tanks, Tube Tops, Crop Tops |
| Must be able to be tucked in | Low Cut at Collar/Hang Off The Shoulder |
| Fit appropriately | Expose Stomach/Navel At All |
Outerwear: (Sweaters/Sweatshirts/Jackets/Coats/Hoodies, ETC.)
| Approved | Unapproved |
| Appropriately sized jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies, and sweaters. If removed, appropriate dress code MUST be worn underneath | Students are not allowed to wear a hood on their head during the school day.
Blankets allowed at school |
Pants/Shorts/Capris/Skirts/Dresses (Jeans, Khakis, Yoga Pants, Tights, Sweatpants, Athletic Shorts)
| Approved | Unapproved |
| Worn At Waist-Level | Sag Below The Waist or Shorter Than Mid-Thigh (Shorts) |
| Hit Mid-Thigh or Longer (Shorts) | Pajama Pants
Biker/Spandex Shorts/Catsuits |
| Fit appropriately | Expose Undergarments |
Headgear:
| Approved | Unapproved |
| MUST Be A Baseball Style Hat
(Except for Religious Reasons) |
Covers Ears (Except for Religious Reasons) |
Shoes
| Approved | Unapproved |
| MUST be worn at all times | House shoes or slippers |
** All clothing should be free from inappropriate or suggestive content**
Any student refusing to adhere to the dress code is subject to administrative discipline set forth by the HCS Code of Acceptable Behavior.
Administration reserves the right to determine if dress code is appropriate.
Student Support Staff
- Brie Hutson– Student Support Coach
- Allie Millier-Reynolds– Freshman Counselor/504 Coordinator
- Kelly Duncan- School Counselor 10-12/ AP Coordinator
- Tracy Manning– School Counselor 10-12/ Dual Enrollment Coordinator
- Kelly Diehl– College and Career Advisor
- Wendy Smith-College and Career Advisor
- Rebecca Mills– School Social Worker
Transportation
For any safety or driving concerns regarding First Student buses (buses numbered 200 and above), please contact 423-498-5555 or visit www.firstfeedback.com
Buses are expected to arrive within 10 minutes of their scheduled time. Please have students at their stops and ready to board the bus 10 minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time. The bus schedule can not allow more time to wait for tardy students or for students to exit personal vehicles. For more information, please see the rules of conduct in the Transportation Policy Manual
Hamilton County Schools transports more than 20,000 students to and from school each day. There are 251 daily bus routes covering 23,000 miles each day and 4.0 million miles annually. Our mission is to provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school daily.
Student Drop Off & Pick up Information
– Parents, please be advised that you will not be able to pick up or drop off students behind the school.
– Entrances to the back of the school and the Gold Lot will be blocked off with orange barrels.
*Students in the Gold Lot will not be able to exit through the top gate. Students will use the Amos Rd. gate at the bottom of the lot, near the baseball building and the JROTC obstacle course.
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