The policy of the Lee County Board of Education is that personal appearance is an essential element in the teaching and learning processes. Therefore, it is expected that students dress in such a manner that will ensure their health and safety while at school. Furthermore, the dress and personal appearance may not be disruptive or interfere with the legitimate interest and welfare of the students.
Middle Schools
Dress expectations
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Clothing should cover the body from mid chest to mid thigh. For example, all clothing should be non-revealing in the chest area and midriff area whether standing or sitting.
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Skin should not be visible 6 inches above the knee when students are wearing shorts, jeans, or leggings containing holes or tears.
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Hats and caps, bandanas, and other head coverings are not appropriate attire for school.
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No clothing with any reference to drugs, sex, alcohol, violence or profanity, and gang affiliation clothing, accessories, styles will not be allowed to be worn at school..
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No tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, or tops that reveal parts of the midriff. Sleeveless shirts or dresses must cover the majority of the shoulder and be non-revealing in the chest area. Undershirts that can be seen through sheer shirts must follow this dress code.
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No body piercing (example- tongue, eyebrow, nose, navel or lip).
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No clothes/jeans with tears should show any skin that is 6 inches above the knee.
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If you wear a dress/skirt/top with no leggings, it must come to the knee.
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No face painting or stick on tattoos- unless it is spirit day.
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Tops must come down to no more than six inches from the knee when wearing leggings.
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No spike jewelry, clothing or wallet chains.
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Undergarments should not be visible.
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No pajama pants, pajama tops or bedroom shoes may be worn (unless a school activity permits such garments.
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Blankets are not allowed at school.
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Hair must be clean and groomed in a style not disruptive to the learning environment.
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Pants, shorts and/or skirts should be worn at the natural waistline. No sagging or showing of any undergarments or second layer of clothing including, but not limited to, gym shorts and boxer shorts.