This Policy is under review.
6.310 - DRESS CODE
Last Updated Date: 06/25/2019
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Grades K-5
In an effort to foster the most productive learning environment for students, the following are dress code standards for students in Grades K-5:
- Head apparel, such as hoods, hats, etc., except for religious or medical reasons, must not be worn inside the school building.
- Footwear is required and must be safe and appropriate for physical activity.
- Shorts, skirts and dresses must extend below the fingertip.
- Shirts, blouses and dresses must completely cover the abdomen, back and shoulders with no midriff visible.
- Clothing items bearing writings or images of: (1) substances such as drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc.; (2) offensive, vulgar, lewd, or indecent speech; (3) gang-related indicia; or (4) racially or ethnically divisive symbols or messages, shall not be worn.
School officials may also prohibit the wearing of clothing bearing any image which would substantially or materially interfere with school activities, the learning environment or school activities.
The Principal may allow exceptions for school-wide programs or special classroom activities.
School administrators will administer appropriate consequences for policy violations.
Grades 6-8
In an effort to foster the most productive learning environment for students, the following are dress code standards for students in Grades 6-8:
- Pants must be worn at the waist and at a safe length.
- Shirts or tops must completely cover the abdomen, back and shoulders, with no midriff visible. Low-cut blouses, shirts or tops are prohibited.
- Head coverings, such as caps, scarves, hoods, hats, etc., except for religious or medical reasons, must not be worn inside the school building.
- Footwear is required and must be safe and appropriate for physical activity.
- Clothing items bearing writings or images of: (1) substances such as drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc.; (2) offensive, vulgar, lewd, or indecent speech; (3) gang-related indicia; or (4) racially or ethnically divisive symbols or messages, shall not be worn.
- Skirts, dresses and shorts must extend below the fingertip.
- Sleepwear, pajamas and/or blankets cannot be worn in school.
- Clothing with tears or holes allowing skin to be shown cannot be worn at school.
- Sunglasses shall not be worn indoors at school except for health purposes.
- Facial jewelry, including tongue piercings or nose rings, shall not be worn at school.
School officials may also prohibit the wearing of clothing bearing any image which would substantially or materially interfere with school activities, the learning environment or school activities.
The Principal may allow exceptions for school-wide programs or special classroom activities.
School administrators will administer appropriate consequences for policy violations.
Grades 9-12
In an effort to foster the most productive learning environment for students, the following are dress code standards for students in Grades 9-12:
- Pants must be worn at the waist and at a safe length.
- Shirts or tops must completely cover the abdomen, back and shoulders, with no midriff visible. Low-cut blouses, shirts or tops are prohibited.
- Head coverings, such as caps, scarves, hoods, hats, etc., except for religious or medical reasons, must not be worn inside the school building.
- Footwear is required and must be safe and appropriate for physical activity.
- Clothing items bearing writings or images of: (1) substances such as drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc.; (2) offensive, vulgar, lewd, or indecent speech; (3) gang-related indicia; or (4) racially or ethnically divisive symbols or messages, shall not be worn.
- Skirts, dresses and shorts must extend below the fingertip.
- Sleepwear, pajamas and/or blankets cannot be worn in school.
- Clothing with tears or holes allowing skin to be shown cannot be worn at school.
- Sunglasses shall not be worn indoors at school except for health purposes.
- No facial jewelry, including tongue piercings or nose rings, shall be worn at school.
School officials may also prohibit the wearing of clothing bearing any image which would substantially or materially interfere with school activities, the learning environment or school activities.
The Principal may allow exceptions for school-wide programs or special classroom activities.
School administrators will administer appropriate consequences for policy violations.
Policy References:
T.C.A. § 49-1-302 T.C.A. § 49-6-4215