West Cabarrus Graduation Dress Code
All students will wear cap & gown - must order through school ($60 to Mrs. Hayes in A218).
Order deadline is March 5, 2026.
Decorated hats will NOT be allowed
Students needing to wear attire for religious beliefs will be permitted upon request to the school administration. An example of this would be wearing a hijab or a dress that covers the ankles.
For students wearing a dress:
- School dress code appropriate; color and pattern must not be obscene, fluorescent, or be able to be seen through the gown.
- Business Casual—a colored skirt that follows the same criteria above and a solid white dress shirt.
- The skirt/dress must not be longer than your gown, not show at the top of your gown, and be no more than 3 inches above the knee
- School-appropriate dresses must have straps at least 2 inches across the shoulder. (No strapless gowns)
- A white collar attached to the gown is permissible if desired.
- Prom/party dresses, evening wear, and sundresses are not appropriate for graduation.
- Dark-colored or neutral shoes. Sandals with a heel strap are permitted.
- Flip Flops are NOT appropriate for graduation.
- High heels are permissible but remember that you will be doing a lot of walking and climbing up and down stairs.
For students wearing slacks and a shirt:
- Plain, white dress shirt with white collar; polo shirts are NOT appropriate for graduation.
- Solid dark or khaki dress slacks (no cargo pockets). Jeans, shorts, and other non-dress pants are not appropriate for graduation.
- Solid black, navy, brown, or tan dress shoes
- Sneakers, flip-flops, sandals, boots, and other non-dress shoes are not appropriate for graduation.
- Boat shoes are permissible if leather and unscuffed.
- Socks are required with all shoes. Designs are acceptable if worn under pants and must not be obscene.
- All ties are acceptable; however, the visible part (knot and inch below) must be an appropriate solid color. If the tie has a design or pattern on the lower section, it may not be seen.