Please visit polkschoolsfl.com/dresscode to view the district's dress code policies. For school-specific dress code information, please contact your school directly.

Student Dress Code

Must Wear ID

What Not to Wear

  • NO Visible skin on rips and tears above the knee
  • NO apparel that reveals back or midriff
  • NO leggings, jeggings, tights, or spandex
  • NO pajamas or blankets
  • NO offensive or inappropriate wear
  • NO see-through wear
  • NO sagging bottoms or visible undergarments
  • NO hats or head covering

DISTRICT UNIFORM INFORMATION

Dear Parents,

This year, Haines City IB is committed to making a special effort to ensure that all students fully benefit from their education by attending school regularly. Student attendance is an essential first step in helping students to learn. In addition, compulsory attendance is also a state law, governed by authorities and enforced by school districts. Regular school attendance has proven to be the leading indicator and predicator of higher academic achievement. This year, HCIB will fully implement a school wide attendance and make up work policy which adheres to the Polk District schools policy.


HCIB Attendance policy:

“Strive for under Five” unexcused absences is our goal for all students. We understand that circumstances and challenges do occur. In the event of an absence, please submit documentation to excuse the absence. Proper documentation includes: medical notes, official funeral notices, and court. Parent notes will be accepted for up to ten (10) missed days. Parent notes must include student’s full name, student ID number, parents full name & contact number, and parent’s signature. All documentation must be turned in within ONE week of returning to school.

Attendance notes can also be submitted via report an absence.

HSIB Make up Work Policy:

Students are allowed to make up work for ALL excused absences. Students have the number of days absent, plus TWO additional days to submit their work.

For unexcused absences- each semester, students will only be allowed to make up work for the first THREE (3) unexcused absences (this includes OSS). After three (3) unexcused absences, make up work will be denied. Students are allowed to make up work for all excused absences.

Please share this information with your student and help us partner with you in your child’s academic success.

Thank you Parents and Students!