Dress Code

Covington-Harper Dress Code in Accordance with Prince William County Public Schools:

  1. Hats, hoods, and sunglasses may not be worn during the school day/while in the building.
  2. No exposed midriffs will be permitted. Shirt/Top must cover the midriff on all sides.
  3. No exposed cleavage will be permitted.
  4. Straps such as those found on tank tops, muscle shirts, halter tops, tube tops and/or spaghetti strap tops are not permitted. Tops that expose the back or parts of undergarments, including racerback tops or similar articles, are not permitted.
  5. All clothing must conceal undergarments. Shirts that reveal undergarments, whether due to the transparency, length, or lack of coverage of the shirt, are not permitted. Pants must be worn at the waist and completely cover the buttocks area. Pants may not be worn in such a way as to expose undergarments or skin around the midsection.
  6. The bottom hem or edge of shorts, skirts, and dresses may be no shorter than three (3) inches above the top of the knee when standing.
  7. Any article of clothing with a printed message, word, or phrase may not contain profanity, obscenity, or the promotion of any illegal activity or violence. Likewise, any article of clothing with a picture or graphic may not be obscene or promote any illegal activity or violence. Students wearing any article of clothing that is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or a distraction to the educational environment by a staff member will be required to change.
  8. Footwear must be worn. Safety considerations may dictate the type of footwear worn in specific classes or school settings.
  9. Clothing containing holes, cuts, tears and/or rips that expose undergarments or skin are not permitted.