Uniform Policy
Each student is expected to wear the official school uniform according to their respective Academy colors.
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School strives to prepare its students to be future leaders and productive citizens. In accordance with School Board Policy po5511, students are expected to come to school with proper attention having been given to personal cleanliness, grooming, and neatness. Students whose personal attire or grooming distracts the attention of other students or teachers from their schoolwork shall be required to make the necessary alterations to such attire or grooming before entering the school or classroom.
The uniform policy applies to all students during school hours, before school, after school, and during all school-sponsored activities, including those held off-campus. Compliance with these guidelines is mandatory unless explicitly stated otherwise with administrative approval.
Academy Colors
ABF
Burgundy
ACAD
Red
CJ
Gray
AET
Black
AIOT
Royal Blue
AIR
Carolina Blue
AMS
Navy Blue
VSAT
Hunter Green
Going to school should be compared with going to work. Proper dress is always expected. Your dress and appearance will emphasize your serious concern for the maintenance of a proper school environment.
Uniform Tops
By Academy Colors
Short or long sleeved plain collared polo shirt
Uniform Bottoms
Black or Khaki Pants only.
All pants must be a plain solid color with no holes, shredding.
NO SWEATPANTS OR LEGGINGS.
Shoes
Any design and color are acceptable.
Only close toe shoes are allowed.
No FLIP FLOPS, SLIDES, SLIPPERS, OR CROCS.
Outerwear
All jackets and outerwear must be approved Eagle Gear. Eagle Gear is available to purchase in the school store.
Enforcement
The following regulations will be enforced:
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Students are expected to wear the school uniform. Students inappropriately dressed will receive consequences based on the progressive discipline plan.
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Students must comply with uniform dress standards. Students will NOT be permitted to wear the following apparel on the school’s grounds and are subject to confiscation:
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Spandex material pants or skirts
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Hats, bandanas or scullys at any time (Spirit day participation is the exception)
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Metal cleats on shoes
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Thongs, clogs, sandals, flip‐flops, Crocs, croc‐style shoes, or other shoes without back straps
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Written messages, pictures, or symbols on clothing which portray ideas which are inimical to the health, safety and welfare of students, e.g., messages which relate to drugs, smoking, alcohol, sex and profanity
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Clothes with metal studs, chains, ornaments, or other objects, which can scratch furniture, damage property, or cause bodily harm
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Halter tops, tube tops, tank tops, see‐through blouses without a camisole or whole slip, bare backs, bare midriffs, sleeveless undershirts, or shirt
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Overalls, sweatpants, biker shorts, or short shorts
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Short dresses or short skirts
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Denim or jean pants