It has come to WHS administration’s attention that the existing WHS Dress Code needed further clarification for students and staff. As a result of this feedback, the following updates have been made to the WHS dress code in line with WUSD Policy #5320. The WHS Student Handbook has been updated on the WHS website. The updated dress code will be effective December 11, 2023. Information was shared with students the week of December 4th during Homeroom. Please contact WHS administration with any additional questions.
WHS CLOTHING GUIDELINES:
*Note* A student’s attire will be addressed privately and alternative clothing options will be discussed and made available. Parents will be notified when an administrator has a dress code discussion with a student. Administration will attempt to minimize the amount of time a student misses a class.
1. Students Must Wear:
* A shirt (with fabric in the front, back, and on the sides under the arms), AND
Pants/jeans/shorts or the equivalent that cover the entirety of the student’s backside (for example, a skirt, sweatpants, leggings, a dress, etc.), AND
Shoes
*Courses that include attire as part of the curriculum (for example, professionalism, public speaking, and job readiness) may include assignment-specific dress, but should not focus on covering bodies in a particular way or promoting culturally-specific attire. Activity-specific shoes requirements are permitted (for example, athletic shoes for PE).
Undergarments should not be visible (excepting bra straps) bra cups and bands must be covered by a shirt. Pants cannot be worn exposing the top of undergarments. Rips/tears in clothing cannot expose undergarments.
Sports bras cannot be worn without a shirt over the top. Students that wear a shirt that too closely resembles a bra will be asked to put something on over it. A midriff-baring top must cover the ribs.
2. Students May Wear, as long as these items do not violate Section 1 above:
Hats facing straight forward or straight backward. Hats must allow the face to be visible to staff, and not interfere with the line of sight of any student or staff
Religious headwear
Hoodie sweatshirts (wearing the hood overhead is allowed, but the face and ears must be visible to school staff).
3. Students Cannot Wear:
Violent language or images
Images or language depicting drugs or alcohol (or any illegal item or activity)
Hate speech, profanity, pornography
Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any protected class or consistently marginalized groups
Swimsuits (except as required in class or athletic practice)
Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon.
Any item that obscures the face or ears (except as a religious observance)
Clothing that exposes nipples, buttocks, or genitalia
