• Dress Code

     

    Fayette County School System students are expected to dress and be groomed in such a way as to reflect neatness, cleanliness, and good taste. Student dress should not distract or cause disruption in the educational program or orderly operation of the school. School administrators will be responsible for determining dress code violations. The principal reserves the right to amend any provision that he deems to be in the best interest of the student or the educational process.

     

    The following outlines the minimum standards for appropriate dress:

    1. Shirts/Blouses/Tops must cover the entire waist, shoulders, chest and back. Remember: if you raise your arms above your head and your midriff shows, the shirt is too short!
    2. Pants/shorts/skirts must extend from the natural waist beyond fingertip length.
    3. Shoes must be designed for outdoor use.
    4. Undergarments - appropriate undergarments must always be worn.

     

    The following items are inappropriate for school:

    1. Tank tops, spaghetti strapped tops or dresses, tube tops, muscle shirts Remember: an inappropriate top covered by a jacket, sweater, etc is still inappropriate!
    2. Clothing of inappropriate size and fit (Too tight, too revealing or too baggy). This includes, but is not limited to, jeggings, leggings and yoga pants.
    3. Clothing that has holes, tears or rips within the minimum coverage area described above
    4. Pants, shorts or skirts that do not remain at the natural waist
    5. Remember: if you have to hold your pants up to walk, they are inappropriate.
    6. Undergarments that are visible while standing or sitting
    7. Clothing containing inappropriate language; advertisement of drugs, tobacco, or sex; suggestive lettering or pictures advocating/glorifying death and/or violence
    8. Transparent or mesh clothing without an appropriate shirt underneath
    9. Trench coats
    10. Jewelry or accessories that could be used as weapons are not to be worn at school. This includes, but is not limited to, jewelry such as spiked rings, bracelets and necklaces. Wallet chains or large chains worn around the neck or waist are not allowed.
    11. Sunglasses (may not be worn inside the buildings)
    12. Hats, caps or head coverings. (Hats or caps must be stored in a locker and retrieved at dismissal)
    13. Headbands or bandannas
    14. Combs or picks worn in the hair
    15. Body piercing that is disruptive or dangerous
    16. Pajamas and/or house shoes
    17. Clothing which displays signs, symbols or language which have the effect of disrupting or disturbing the school’s atmosphere is not permitted