Junior High and High School Dress Code

Students are expected to wear conventional and appropriate dress to school. Since Brookhaven Academy is judged by the way its students look and behave, parents should make a special effort to see that their son or daughter conforms to the dress and grooming standards as established by the Board of Directors.

• Cleanliness and good grooming should be practiced at all times.

• Male students are not permitted to wear earrings or female apparel.

• Hats or sunglasses are not permitted. These items will be confiscated and not returned.

• No frayed, cut-off or torn clothing allowed.

• No clothing with objectionable writing or graphics allowed.

• Blue jeans are allowed on designated days.

For Boys:

• properly-sized khaki slacks or khaki walking shorts – with belt

• collared polo/golf-type shirt – tucked in

• oxford button-down shirt with undershirt. (shirt must be full buttoned with the exception of the collar and must be tucked in)

• socks and shoes at all time

• sweatshirts, jackets and sweaters worn over a collared shirt

• clean shaven (no mustaches, beards, or other facial hair) and no extreme haircuts ( Hair should be cut at or above the bottom of the collar and should not extend below the ear lobes. No “tails”, shaved, or extreme haircuts will be allowed.)

For Girls:

• properly-sized khaki slacks or knee-length khaki skirts ( no low-rise, properly hemmed)

• properly-sized collared polo/golf-type shirts (tucked in or extending 4 inches below the waist line)

• properly sized khaki Capri pants and knee length shorts are allowed. (No gauchos)

• earrings in ear lobe only, no other piercing allowed

All dress codes will be enforced with the possibility of a disciplinary action taken by the Headmaster. Exam days are no exception. The Headmaster's decision will be final in the event of questionable attire.

IF FULL COOPERATION IS NOT GIVEN, THE STUDENT WILL BE SENT HOME.