Central High School Dress Code

Students are expected to exhibit pride in their dress and overall grooming. A proper atmosphere is essential for the education of each student, and appearance and behavior are two key ingredients for a positive atmosphere. The following information is provided for appropriate standardized dress. The school's administration and faculty will strictly enforce the dress code. Non-compliance with the dress code will result in disciplinary action.

  • Slacks Khaki - woven only, NO knit pants
  • Shorts Khaki - woven only, NO knit shorts
    (No more than 3 inches above the knee and hemmed)
  • Shirts golf/polo style—must have collar (certain color for each Academy)
  • Shoes- Street shoes or athletic shoes are permitted. No high heels or flip flops.
  • Outerwear jackets and hoodies must match academy shirt color. Central themed outerwear and solid gray is also permitted.
Ninth Grade Academy - purple golf shirts
Humanities, Fine Arts & Communications Academy - white golf shirts
Math, Technology, & Science Academy - navy golf shirts
Technology, Communications and Business Academy - yellow golf shirts

Points of Clarification:
  • Undershirts may be white, gray, or the academy color.
  • Students may NOT wear the following in the school building: sunglasses, hats, caps, headbands, or other headgear; tank tops, sleeveless shirts, jerseys or t-shirts; bandanas in any form (on body, in hair or hanging from pocket).
  • Students may only wear approved outerwear in the classroom. Any
    other items should be placed in the student's locker at the beginning of the school day.
  • All students are to wear pants and shorts at waist level.
  • All students must wear shirts tucked in.
  • Students are to wear belts buckled appropriately.
  • Students must wear shoes at all times when in the school building; no house shoes or shower shoes may be worn. (street shoes and athletic shoes ONLY)
  • Students may NOT display slogans or graphics, which in any way promote or sanction obscenities, gangs, drugs or alcohol; this includes jewelry.
  • Students who are pregnant should wear maternity clothing, which conforms to the colors and guideline in the dress code.
  • Students are to be properly dressed BEFORE entering the school building.

THE ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INTERPRET AND ENFORCE THE DRESS CODE POLICY TO MINIMIZE ANY DISRUPTIONS TO THE LEARNING PROCESS.