Prior
to the Sweetheart Ball of this year, females attending dances were required to
submit a picture of their dresses to an email for approval. The picture of the
dress was then reviewed by a team of female staff members who decided if the
dress was appropriate. The review
committee primarily considered the amount of skin showing, neckline, and
cutouts. If the dress was not
appropriate, the staff members were supposed to reply to the student’s email with
suggestions on how to fix their attire before attending the dance. If that
female did not fix her dress, she could be asked to leave the school dance when
she arrived.
However, this policy has changed as of
February 10, 2015. Students are no longer required
to submit a picture of their attire. However, submission is suggested if the
dress is “questionable”. As with any
inappropriate clothing worn during the school day, students can be asked to
change, cover up, leave or be subject to discipline by the administrative team. Common consequences in appropriate dress or
refusal to change are In-School Suspension or refusal to future dances.
This adaptation of the dance dress code in
no way affects the policy in place for the regular school day.
If you would still like to submit a picture
of your dress for approval, email it to rhswv@boe.jack.k12.wv.us prior to prom. Feedback
will be returned quickly.
