The Right Clothes Can Help Students Succeed

No matter how much your daughter begs and pleads with you for that new pair of black short shorts or to-die-for sheer spaghetti-strap top, remember to be practical and shop appropriately when buying ‘back-to-school' clothing. Otherwise, she might end up wearing her gym clothes all day.

Each year, students seem to push the boundary when it comes to appropriate clothing for school. And each year, administrators are forced to rewrite the dress code and come down harder and harder on offenders.

Some of the biggest problems every year are crop tops and short skirts, as well as shoulder straps that are too thin and revealing undergarments.

Clothing must have 2-3 inches of fabric covering shoulders, and shorts must not expose the upper thigh when seated. And clothing that reveals any undergarments is prohibited, as well as tight or revealing clothing. 

But it's not just about the girls. Boys are prohibited from wearing tank tops or sleeveless shirts, and only Fountain Valley High School hats and beanies may be worn during school hours.

Here are some tips:

WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED

• Halter Tops
• Tube Tops
• Backless Tops/Dresses
• Spaghetti Straps
• Baggy Pants
• Tops showing Midriff
• Excessively Tight/See-Through Clothing

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

• PANTS:
  Must not expose underwear
  Must stay up without a belt
  Must not drag excessively on the ground
• SHORTS:
  Must not expose underwear
  Must stay up without a belt
  Must not expose the upper thigh when seated
• SHIRTS:
  Must have 2-3 inches fabric covering shoulders
  Halter, backless, tube tops, spaghetti straps ARE NOT ALLOWED
  Exposure of midriff or cleavage is NOT ALLOWED
• DRESSES/SKIRTS:
  Hems/slits in skirts/dresses must cover the
  mid-thigh when seated.
  Clothing must have 2-3 inches fabric covering shoulders.
  Halter, backless, spaghetti straps NOT ALLOWED
  Exposure of midriff/cleavage is NOT ALLOWED

(Source: FVHS)