FCS Dress Code

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Fort Campbell Schools

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Dress Code Guidelines

All students must be in compliance with the dress code throughout the school day.

Fort Campbell Community Schools Dress Code Information
The Fort Campbell Community Schools maintains a dress code to foster a safe, orderly, and professional learning environment for our youth and to align with the DoDEA Vision Statement of “Communities Committed to Success for All Students.” Proper appearance not only makes a good impression to others but also has shown to have a correlation to positive student behavior and increased student achievement. The students represent the United States, our military, and Fort Campbell, and their dress should demonstrate that representation appropriately.

Dress Code: Fort Campbell Elementary Schools (FCES) (Grades Pre-K – 5)
Fort Campbell elementary school students take pride in being neatly groomed and fashion-conscious. However, they should always be dressed appropriately for the school environment. Students should wear clothing that is appropriate, durable and comfortable. Clothing that is NOT appropriate includes short skirts, tight shorts (also bike shorts or spandex type) and shirts, blouses or tank tops that expose the stomach or exhibit inappropriate language or images. Students are not allowed to wear caps or hats during school hours unless it is part of a school function. Students are not allowed to wear hoodies. Students should wear shoes that are comfortable for walking. Flip flops and house shoes are not permitted. Due to the unique environment in each elementary school, parents and sponsors should address specific questions about school attire with the specific building administrator.
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Dress Code: Fort Campbell Secondary Schools (FCSS) (Grades 6-12)

The FCSS dress code is as follows:	Which means:
LEG WEAR Approved Solid Colors: KHAKI NAVY BLUE, BROWN, GRAY, and BLACK. Slacks and shorts must be chino or docker style made from cotton/polyester/corduroy must be the proper size and worn at the waist. Naturally occurring logos and designs of less than two inches are acceptable. Belts are required if pants have belt loops. Dresses, Shorts, Skirts, Skorts, and Capri pants must clearly exceed the length of students’ fingertips when extended.	NO Excessively tight or revealing clothing NO Jeans (denim) or athletic shorts NO Nylon material, spandex, or jeggins NO Zip-Apart pants or snap to the leg NO Sagging or baggy pants NO Intentional ripped, frayed or with holes NO Studded belts or large belt buckles NO Cargo style pants or shorts *NO Jeans or jeans style pants
SHIRTS/TOPS Tops may be any solid color. Must be pullover polo style or dress shirts with a collar in short/long sleeves of the correct size. Must be tucked in at all times with a visible waistband. May have natural logo that is no larger than two inches square. *Undershirts of a solid color with long or short sleeves may be worn underneath another approved shirt.	NO Graphics, pictures, numerals, or slogans NO See-through materials NO Excessively tight or revealing clothing NO Cleavage-exposing clothing *NO Sleeveless, Spaghetti strap shirts or tank tops
SHOES Only shoes that are comfortable for walking should be worn. *If with laces, must be appropriately tied. Sandals must have a strap across the heel that secures the shoe to the foot.	NO Slippers, Shower or House Shoes NO Flip flop style shoes
SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS/VESTS These items must not have a hood and may only be worn over approved shirts and must follow shirt and logo guidelines. Fleece pullovers with partial zippers are acceptable, but must follow shirt and logo guidelines. *Must come down to the waist, but may not be excessively long.	NO Hoodies NO Clothing with full zippers
COATS, LIGHT JACKETS, RAINCOATS These items may have hoods and may be in any color combination with logos; however, they are only to be worn to and from school.	*NO Coats/Jackets/Raincoats will be worn in the classroom.
Accessories must maintain the spirit and intent of the dress code and must not be distractive to the learning environment. * Hairstyle will be with natural hair color, appropriate and consistent with good grooming practices. Small piercings are allowed in the ear or other commonly pierced areas and must be appropriate for the school environment. Inappropriate tattoos must be covered.	NO Indication of membership in a gang NO Hats, caps, sweatbands, bandannas, winter scarves inside the school NO Studded accessories NO Unnatural hair colors: blue, pink, green, etc. *NO Extreme hair: Mohawks, shaved designs, excessive gel, spikes or ornamentation.
Spirit Wear (Promoting FCSS) is highly encouraged but will remain within the intent of the Dress Code. *Approved respective school athletic uniforms are permitted when approved by the administration.	NO College/professional sport spirit wear that does not fall into the parameters of the Dress Code above. NO Hoodies

The Dress Code or appropriate school issued uniform is in effect for all students when they are representing the FCSS. The Dress Code is not as structured for activities after the school day. However, the administration always expects clothes to be appropriate and properly worn. Each building administrator reserves the right to prohibit a particular item of clothing or accessory if he or she determines that the item presents a safety concern or that the item is materially and substantively disruptive to the learning environment. Each principal has the authority to declare special dress days at his or her discretion and may approve student clothing that exceeds the dress code standards described above (such as suit coats, argyle sweater vests and similar high standard dress items) on a case by case basis. Students wishing to dress in a fashion that they consider to be in excess of the FCSS dress code standards should consult with a school administrator and get permission for the item/s before wearing them to school. The Board of Education retains the right to quickly recommend additional restrictions for the safety of the students and school system. An example would be if there is a concern about possible gang affiliation.

Absent major challenges in the existing dress code, this policy will not be considered for review or changes until Academic Year 2013-14.

Proposed Implementation date: 01 August 2011

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