CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - It's a new school year and a new sense of fashion at Providence High School. Parents say they were notified a few days ago about the change. And are protesting it.
The rules state students cannot wear tank tops, halter tops, and shorts and skirts must pass the fingertip test.
Parent Kathleen O'Leary says the timing is bad. She wonders why Charlotte - Mecklenburg schools (CMS) didn't notify parents about the change before parents spent money for clothes during tax free weekend. She has a daughter who attends Providence.
"She and her father went to New York," O'Leary said. "And they did a lot of the shopping up there at shops that are not available down here and I can't return those clothes."
The principal says since fashion is ever changing, she had to make sure dress code was clear so students will remain focused in school.
O'Leary is now requesting the school to delay the start of the dress code to allow students to wear the clothes that have already been purchased.
"We've already done the school shopping," the mom said. "And I don't have the time nor the money to go out and buy more stuff."
Each Charlotte - Mecklenburg school (CMS) has its own dress code. The reason is parents at every school help develop the what to wear and what not to wear.
Providence HS officials say the code is for all, including teachers and staff at the school