Heathwood Hall Upper School
Dress Code
Students are expected to be clean and well-groomed. They are to dress in a manner that sets a
tone for seriousness of purpose in intellectual pursuits at school and at related off-campus events.
The following Dress Code pertains to the school day, from arrival in the morning until
dismissal in the afternoon. Students should dress according to the guidelines for all classes,
field trips, disciplinary consequences, off-campus experiences, and exams unless otherwise
notified.
Teachers should refer a student to the Dean of Students for Dress Code infractions. Students in
violation of the Dress Code may be given clothes to make their attire suitable or their parents
may be summoned to bring a change of clothing from home.
When necessary, the administration will announce variations from the published dress
expectations. Beyond the stipulations listed, the final judgment of acceptable attire and personal
appearance is at the discretion of the Upper School faculty and administration.
General Guidelines for boys and girls
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Clothing must not be ripped, torn, patched, frayed, or otherwise visibly damaged or
altered.
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Clothing must fit properly, not be excessively baggy, too short, too tight, or too revealing.
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Earrings may be worn only by girls. No other body parts may reveal piercing.
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Hair must be clean and neatly groomed. Extremely unnatural hair color or any hairstyle
deemed extreme or distracting is not permitted. Boys must be clean-shaven.
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Hats – Hats may not be worn indoors. Visors and baseball caps are not permitted at all
(even outside) except during P.E. or other outdoor classes.
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Visible tattoos are not permitted.
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On game days, athletes will dress according to their coach’s instructions.
Upper School Boys dress code
Pants/Shorts
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Pants and shorts must be traditionally styled cotton or twill. Corduroy is also
acceptable for pants. Pants and shorts must be plain with no cargo pockets. Denim,
spandex, and lycra are not acceptable.
No low-rise pants or tight skinny jeans are permitted.
Pants and shorts must be khaki, navy blue or Heathwood Plaid in color.
Pants and shorts must be worn with a belt.
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Shorts must be no more than 3 inches from the top of the knee.
All of these items are to be either khaki tan, navy blue, or Heathwood plaid in color.
Shirts
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Shirts will have a collar and will display the Heathwood logo
Shirts must be purchased in the Plaid Peddler or as specified through the Heathwood
uniform section online at Land’s End.
Shirts will be white, navy, hunter green, yellow, or light blue.
Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
Sweaters and Fleece
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Sweaters and fleeces must be purchased in the Plaid Peddler or as specified through
the Heathwood uniform section online at Lands’ End however; they are not required
to bear the Heathwood Hall logo.
Sweaters may be cardigan, pullover, or sweater vest style.
Sweaters and fleeces will be white, navy, hunter green, yellow, light blue or gray.
Sweaters and fleeces must be worn over an official Heathwood logo shirt.
Sweatshirts
Sweatshirts must be purchased in the Plaid Peddler or as specified through the
Heathwood uniform section online at Land’s End.
Sweatshirts must bear the Heathwood name or logo.
Sweatshirts will be white, nay, hunter green, yellow, light blue or gray.
Sweatshirts must be worn over an official Heathwood logo shirt.
Heavy Coats and Jackets (Outerwear)
In cold or inclement weather, any appropriate coat or jacket may be worn to school and when
moving between class. Outerwear will be removed indoors.
Shoes
Shoes must be worn at all times. Closed-toe shoes, leather or spots sandals, and athletic shoes are
permitted.
Upper School Girls’ Dress Code
Long Pants and Shorts
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Pants and shorts must be traditionally styled in cotton or twill. Corduroy is also
acceptable for pants. Pants and shorts must be plain with no cargo pockets. Denim,
spandex, and Lycra are not acceptable.
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No low-rise pants or tight skinny jeans are permitted.
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Pants and shorts must be worn with a belt.
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Shorts must be no more than 3 inches from the top of the knee.
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Skirts/Skorts
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Skirts/Skorts must be purchased in the Plaid Peddler or as specified through the
Heathwood uniform section online at Land’s End.
Skirts/Skorts will be khaki, navy, or Heathwood Plaid.
Dresses must be no more than 3 inches from the top of the knee.
Dresses
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Dresses must be purchased in the Plaid Peddler or as specified through the Heathwood
uniform section online at Land’s End.
Dresses must be no more than 3 inches from the top of the knee.
Shirts
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Shirts will have a collar and will display the Heathwood logo.
Shirts must be purchased in the Plaid Peddler or as specified through the Heathwood
uniform section online at Land’s End.
Shirts will be white, navy, hunter green, yellow, or light blue.
Shirts must be tucked in at all times
Sweaters and Fleece



Sweaters and fleeces must be purchased in the Plaid Peddler or as specified through the
Heathwood uniform section online at Lands’ End however; they are not required to bear
the Heathwood Hall logo.
Sweaters may be cardigan, pullover, or sweater vest style.
Sweaters and fleeces will be white, navy, hunter green, yellow, light blue or gray.
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Sweaters and fleeces must be worn over an official Heathwood logo shirt.
Sweatshirts
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
Sweatshirts must be purchased in the Plaid Peddler or as specified through the
Heathwood uniform section online at Land’s End.
Sweatshirts must bear the Heathwood name or logo.
Sweatshirts will be white, nay, hunter green, yellow, light blue or gray.
Sweatshirts must be worn over an official Heathwood logo shirt.
Heavy Coats and Jackets (Outerwear)
In cold or inclement weather, any appropriate coat or jacket may be worn to school and when
moving between class. Outerwear will be removed indoors.