Los Altos High School

Dress Code

Los Altos High School's dress code values student and family choice in what a student wears to school. We prioritize comfort, individual expression, and respect for cultural and personal styles, while maintaining a safe and focused learning environment. We appreciate when parents and guardians support students in selecting attire that is appropriate for a school setting.

Allowable Dress

Students must wear opaque clothing that covers private parts, including both a shirt with pants/shorts/skirt (or the equivalent) and shoes.
Clothing must be suitable for classroom activities including physical education, and safety requirements of science, culinary and engineering labs.
Specialized programs or extracurricular activities may require specific attire, such as performing arts or athletic uniforms or safety gear.

Non-Allowable Dress

Clothing or accessories that depicts nudity or sexual acts.
Clothing or accessories that promote hate, including symbols of hate, target groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or any other protected groups, are strictly prohibited.
Clothing or accessories that depict violence or are meant to intimidate others.
Clothing that depicts or advocates the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other controlled substances. Logos may or may not meet this criteria.