Handbook

2007 - 2008 Dress Code
Simply put - at all times: be "squared away." Look sharp. Have pride in yourself. Set the standard. Specifically, here are the guidelines.
	Exemplary J	Poor Choice L
Shirts	True white or powder blue oxford with button down collar. Just the top button undone. Tucked in always with the belt showing. Sure, you can wear Nouvel collard shirts purchased from the Panther Shop.	Other color shirts or those you might have bleached a little too much with or without collars. Frayed, torn, or dirty in need of ironing. Unbuttoned, untucked, or sagging shirt over the belt. Non-approved Nouvel logos.
Pants/Trousers	Twill pants in navy or khaki (tan) most commonly called "Dockers". Must be worn at the waist. Ladies - you can wear capris in the same colors. Just make sure they are plain-without adornments like beads, off color stitching, etc.	Sweat pants, athletic gear, cargo pockets, excessively wide pants, corduroy, spandex, or knit fabrics, rips, fraying, or fringess.
Shorts	Navy or khaki (tan) with belt loops (boys), no more than two inches above or below mid-knee.	Cargo shorts, too tight, too loose, too high, too low.
Skirts inches	Ladies - designated skirts are only available from the Work Wear/School Wear Store. Must be no shorter than two inches above mid-knee.	Wearing skirt higher than two inches above mid-knee.
Sweaters/Vests	Solid Navy, royal blue, gray, or true white with white or powder blue collared shirt, or turtleneck underneath. Crewneck, v-neck, cardigan styles worn over collared shirts.	Inappropriate color or non-collared shirt under sweater: Fleece of any type.
T-Shirts	Solid white without writing, designs, logos, etc.	Untucked, athletic practice wear.
Sweatshirt	Nouvel logo, only available from the Panther Shop. Team wear must be pre-approved.	Hoodies, camouflage, disruptive college mascots, worn and faded, frayed.
Belts	Worn through loops	Overly ornamental, rope, chains.
Shoes	Dress leather with closed toe, loafer type or laced and tied. Low heel-below one inch.	Flip-flop or athletic shoes or sandals, shower shoes, work boots.
Socks style	Required	Overly colorful or inappropriate
Hair	Boys- natural color, tapered above shirt collar, above the ear and eyes, conservative style. Sideburns to mid ear only. Clean shaven at all times. Girls- neat and conservative of natural color tone.
Tattoos	Not permitted	Visible tattoos
Earrings	Girls - conservative and in ears only	Boys - wearing earring(s) at any school sponsored function. Girls - wearing large hoops or escessive numbers of earrings.
Body piercings		Visible body piercing(s).
Coats/Outerwear	Placed in locker all day	Hats, bandanas, sunglasses in the building.
Spirit Days	As appropriate with the theme.	Exceeding the limits of the day.
Dress-up Days	Ladies-dresses please, skirts, dress slacks etc. Dress sandals without socks are OK. Fellas- collared dress shirts, ties, and possibly jackets depending on the event, leather dress shoes.	Forgetting to arrive sharp and not looking professional all day.
Game Days	Teams can wear jerseys over collared shirt and with navy/khaki pants.	Wearing other parts of the game uniform during the school day.
Physical Education	Nouvel t-shirt (Panther Shop), athletic shorts, white socks, gym shoes with non-scuff sole.	Forgetting your gear or failure to take it home to be washed.
Athletic/Band/Choir Team Competitors/Traveling Students	School coloars of white, royal/navy blue and gray, as designated/approved by administration/staff.	Forgetting important pieces of gear that could prevent your participation or travel with the team/group, failing to keep your equipment clean and serviceable, choosing not to represent Nouvel well.
As a final comment regarding dress code: Your reputation precedes you. Part of that reputation incorporates appearance, your demeanor, attitude, responses, and choices over time. Attire that disrupts learning and your potential to excel takes away from our mission. In cases where a determination must be made about dress code, the school administration will be decisive.