New Dress Code

At Butler Traditional High School, we consider appropriate attire and appearance to be directly correlated with academic success. We need only to look at the successful, positive role models in our community to see that a trait they all share is an obvious concern for appropriate appearance. We feel it is necessary to provide specific guidelines for students to follow and parents to support. We trust these guidelines will be regarded by all in the spirit in which they are intended. The dress code is not an attempt to deny anyone’s religious or cultural heritage; however, since fashion changes frequently, individual circumstances will be addressed as the need arises. Current fads such as the “grunge” look or over-sized, baggy clothing are not within the spirit or the intent of the traditional guidelines.
Students not in compliance with dress code policies will be referred to the office. Parents will be notified and asked to bring appropriate clothing to the student. Student will be placed in ISAP until thier parent arrives. Continual disciplinary problems concerning dress code will result in a recommendation for release from the traditional program and a transfer to a more appropriate placement.

SLACKS

Dress slacks, khaki (tan) or black

• Pants must have belt loops
• No slacks may be made of lycra, polyester or any type of stretch material or denim.  No corduroy
• No jean look alikes are allowed and no metal rivets on the slacks
• No cargo pants or capri pants will be allowed
• No shorts, cut-offs, skinny (form-fitting), oversized, or sagging pants may be worn. (Pants must be worn at the waist and need to be correct the correct size in both waist and length)
• No cuts or slashes will be allowed in pant legs.  Pants may have a split if it his hemmed.

SHIRTS

Shirts will be polo shirts (long or short sleeve) in solid colors of red or white

• A Polo shirt is one that has buttons from chest area up (3 buttons) and a collar; is knit cotton or cotton/polyester blend (no slick or silky fabric); is designed with a tail that allows 3" of material to be tucked in; is solid color – no stripes of any kind anywhere on the shirt; small logos are allowed on left chest area only.
• Shirts must be tucked in and not bloused. If a student raises his/her hands above the head or bends over at the waist and any part of the shirt tail comes out, then it does not meet the standard.
• Polos with low cut buttons on must remain buttoned at all times
• Red or white long sleeve T-shirts (plain) may be worn under  polo shirts.
• Any color short sleeve T-shirts (plain) may be worn under polos or sweatshirts. 
• Undergarments must be worn when their absence would be obvious
• No turtle neck or mock turtle neck shirts
• No banded bottoms, snaps or zippers

BELTS

Belts (buckled) must be worn at all times and visible 360 degrees; may not be covered with blousing.

SKIRTS

Must be a true uniform style – khaki (tan) or black

• Hem must fall at the top of the knee or may be longer
• No slits of any size allowed
• No lycra, polyester or corduroy skirts

SWEATERS

• No sweaters of any type may be worn

SWEATSHIRTS

• Only Butler sweatshirts may be worn
• Hooded sweatshirts are not allowed.
• Zippered sweatshirt pullovers (with Butler logo) bought from the bookstore may be worn at all times

OUTERWEAR

• Outerwear (jackets and coats) and all head wear must be removed within the building. Outerwear may be carried to sixth period and placed under or on the chair to aid the student in his/her departure from school.
• Nylon V-neck pullovers with a Butler logo can be worn at all times over a dress code polo.

SHOES

• No sandals of any kind, flip-flops, shower shoes, slippers, house shoes, moccasins, mules/clogs, or crocs will be allowed.
• Shoes must have a closed toe and a solid heel (No open toe / heel shoes).

SPIRIT DAY

• Butler T-Shirts (tucked in) may be worn with uniform pants on Friday.
• Students who participate in extra curricular activities may wear their jersey (if appropriate) or team windsuit only on Friday’s when their sport is in season.

HAIR/PERSONAL GROOMING

Hair must be clean and neat at all times

• Hair styles that are extreme, distracting, or attention-getting will not be permitted.
• Hair must be a natural hair color. (No severe, contrasting high lights.)
• No male may dye, tint or high light his hair in any way.
• The male's hair length must be kept at a reasonable length; cannot touch the ears; not to pass the top of the shirt collar and not to cover eyebrows. (tapered sides and back)
• Cut-in designs, braids, and tails are not allowed.  (One straight line is allowed to be cut into the hair for a part)
• Facial hair, except for a well-trimmed mustache or goatee, is not allowed.
• Sideburns may not extend below the earlobe.
• Visible body piercings and/or tongue piercings are not allowed (posts, spacers, or bandages may not be worn)
• Earrings, posts, spacers, or bandages may not be worn in/on the ears by males.

The Dress Code prohibits the following in the building

• Wallet chains
• Grooming combs or hair curlers in the hair
• Hats, caps, hoods, gloves, scarves,  bandanas, do-rags, or similar items
• Sunglasses
• Clothing that has been hand-painted or has unauthorized designs
• Clothing of any type that is unusual, vulgar, attention-getting, or distracting.
• Clothing with holes, patches, torn, cut seams, or frayed bottoms
• Clothing representing other high schools
• Any items that are distracting and not representing traditional dress; this includes excessive wrist bands and bracelets.

Those students who come to school in violation of the dress code will not be allowed to attend class or circulate through the school until their attire is corrected.

Please remember that it is impossible for the dress code committee to be aware of every new change in fashion and have it addressed in the dress code.  We feel that a student’s academic success is directly correlated to appropriate attire and appearance.  We trust that as the year goes on you will regard these guidelines and changes in the spirit in which they are intended.  Questions concerning the dress code and what may be worn are encouraged.  Please ask before you buy.