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Vinal Technical High School, 60 Daniels Street, Middletown, CT 06457
 
Telephone: (860) 344-7100, FAX: (860) 344-2622

 

DRESS CODE POLICY

In order to maintain a proper and healthy educational atmosphere, students must be suitably dressed and groomed in order to promote a positive, safe, and non-disruptive learning environment.  The State Board of Education and the administration encourage students to dress in a manner that reflects pride in and respect for themselves and their community.  Restrictions on student appearance may be applied whenever the dress or grooming interferes with the learning process, is disruptive, is unsafe, or is contrary to law.

Without limitation, the following are examples of attire that is prohibited from wear in the school buildings during the school day or at school-sponsored activities:

  1. Coats, jackets or other attire normally worn as outerwear, including any garments with a hood.
  2. All head coverings of any kind, including but not limited to scarves, bandanas, masks, kerchiefs, athletic headbands, hats, caps or hoods, unless worn for bona fide religious reasons.  Hoodies are prohibited.
  3. Footwear that damages or marks floors or that is a safety hazard, including backless shoes, flip-flops and toeless shoes, heels or slippers.
  4. Sunglasses, unless required by a doctor’s order.
  5. Spiked or studded bracelets, oversized or multi-finger rings, belts or any other article or attire with spikes or studs attached.
  6. Attire or accessories that depict logo or emblems that encourage the use of weapons, drugs, tobacco products or  alcoholic beverages.
  7. Attire that can create a hostile school environment or disrupt the educational process such as clothing with harassing
    symbols, pictures or vulgar, illegal, racial, sexist, or other
    discriminatory viewpoints which denigrate others on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual preference or disability.
  8. Gang-related attire, including but not limited to gang colors, jewelry, emblems, badges, symbols, signs, or other insignia which are evidence of membership in or affiliation with a gang.
  9. Clothing that is overly revealing, including but not limited to shirts and/or blouses that reveal the abdomen, chest, or undergarments; tank-tops; see-through clothing; shorts (mid-thigh shorts are acceptable); miniskirts; or pants that reveal the navel, upper thigh or undergarments.  Underwear must be covered.  Cleavage must be covered. Pajamas or clothing intended for nightwear is prohibited.

ACADEMIC UNIFORM POLICY

The following attire is MANDATORY while in academics:

BOTTOMS:

  • Navy, black or khaki pants, shorts or skirts.
  • Pants must be “Docker” or “Dickie” dress-pant style worn or belted at the waist. Sweat/lounge pants are not acceptable. Denim, velvet, leather, suede, or spandex materials are prohibited.
  • Pants and shorts can not be cargo, carpenter baggie style, torn, or ripped. 
  • Skirts and shorts must be 4 inches above the knee or longer.  Denim, jean, spandex or stretch materials are prohibited.

TOPS:

  • Short and long sleeved “golf” or “polo” shirts with collars with school logo appliquéd on the front of the shirt in royal blue, gold, black, white, red or pink.
  • Solid shirts in blue, gold, black, white, red or pink with no writing or designs can be worn under the uniform shirts.
  • Optional crew neck sweatshirts for colder weather with school logo.  Hoodies are NOT allowed. 

REMEMBER: Students are NOT PERMITTED in academic classes without the proper attire. Likewise, students who do not comply with dress code policy are subject to disciplinary action. Students may not write on, alter, or decorate any part of the uniform. We appreciate your cooperation.

Students in Uniform

SCHOOL ATTIRE IN TECHNOLOGIES

  • Each technology area will designate a specific shop uniform for their students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. 
  • The uniform will consist of a top and a bottom of a designated color and material. 
  • Uniforms will be made available for purchase during the freshmen year. 
  • Students are to keep all uniform tops buttoned and tucked in at the waist at all times.
  • Hoop earrings and jewelry are prohibited in certain technologies. 

Freshmen Exploratary Dress Code:
Phase I and II

  • All jewelry is prohibited.
  • Exploratory tee shirts, safety glasses and work boots must be worn.

All Vinal students are issued a picture identification card.
  Identification cards must be worn while on school property.

Students in uniform

Vinal Technical High School
Dress Code
*   Creating a greater sense of community
      among students
     
*   Creating an atmosphere reflecting
      seriousness of purpose about education
     
*   Providing an environment where
      students can focus more on learning
*   Reducing distraction and loss of
      self-esteem caused by teasing or
      competition over clothing
     
*   Preparing students for future roles in
      the professional workplace
     
*   Reducing the cost of school clothing