What to wear in this heat?

These first few days of school, I have had several conversations with some students regarding proper attire.  LOLHS dress code guidelines, which can be referred to in the Parent/ Student Handbook under 'Student Attire', seem to have been pushed aside by some of our students.  I know that after having the freedom of summer come to a screeching halt and yet the intense heat continue, it can sometimes be confusing as to what is considered appropriate dress for the classrooms and halls of LOLHS.  The heat has been intense outside but thankfully, we do have air conditioning to keep us cool... sometimes even too cool. 

We take great pride in the appearance of our students and believe that student dress reflects upon the quality of our school.  In order to help create a positive and professional learning environment we ask the following:

• Clothing must NOT be inappropriately revealing, oversized, or immodestly undersized (e.g. halter-tops, off the shoulder or low-cut tops, spaghetti straps, bare midriffs, short shorts and extremely short skirts – recommended fingertip length) and ... must conceal undergarments at all times. 

I am hoping that together we can help guide our students in their wardrobe choices. Thank you in advance for your awareness and support  as we confront the never ending challenge of balancing  teen fashion and the professional, academic environment at Lyme-Old Lyme High School.

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