Fort Campbell Schools Dress Code Guidelines

Fort Campbell High School

School Year 2007-2008

Introduction

Students are expected to dress in a manner that neither distracts from the learning atmosphere of our school nor interferes with the instructional process. Careful grooming and appropriate dress are important factors
in the student’s development of a wholesome personality, positive self-concept, and acceptance by others. In addition, attire and grooming influence the behavior of students. Students are encouraged to treat school as a place of business and to dress accordingly while in the building and/or on the campus.

The dress code is designed to ensure the health and safety of students, and to avoid distractions to the educational process.  Students are required to wear school-approved uniforms.  These uniforms may be purchased in the approved colors at the PX or other stores. Parents or sponsors desiring to make purchases elsewhere may do so provided the color and the style replicate the standardized dress. Clothing must be neither too large nor too small.  Oversize clothing is not to be worn.  Students must be in dress code when they enter the building and remain in dress code until they leave the building.

Colors: Tops: any solid color.

Bottoms/Dresses: Khaki, Navy, Gray, Dark Green, or Black (Solid Color)

Acceptable Fabrics: Cotton, Corduroy, or Wool. NO Spandex (or other stretch

material), Nylon, Denim, Leather, or Leather like material is allowed .

GIRLS

1. Jumpers/Dress/Skirts

• Girl’s skirts without belt loops are acceptable.
• Jumpers must be without bibs; no derivatives of overalls are accepted.

Skirts must fall at a length that is appropriate for school. Generally that is approximately 3 to 4 inches above the knee (both front and back). The final determination of skirt length falls to the judgment of school administrators.

BOYS and GIRLS

1. Shirts and Sweaters (all shirts must be tucked in with waistline visible)

• Pullover polo style or oxford style dress shirt/blouses with short or long sleeves; must have a collar.
• Sweaters must be pullover, cardigan, sweater vest, or sweater shirt style.
• Any shirt worn under policy approved shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, etc. must be an approved color.
• Size appropriate sweaters and sweatshirts (not hooded) must be worn over a policy approved shirt.
• Turtleneck sweaters are acceptable. Turtleneck shirts must be worn under an approved sweater or sweatshirt.
• No sleeveless, see-through materials, excessively tight or revealing clothing.
• Logos less than 2 inches square and in good taste are permitted.

1. Slacks or Walking Shorts

• Must be of reasonable length with a waistband fitting at the natural waist and worn so waistband remains above the hips.
• Walking shorts or skorts must have at least a 7 to 9 inch inseam and should be no shorter than 3 to 4 inches above the knee.
• Chino, khaki, docker, or dress style slacks with belt loops are acceptable.
• Girl’s slacks, shorts, and skorts without belt loops are acceptable.
• Belts must be worn and fit actual waist size without any excess hanging down.

• Additional Dress Code Information
• Coats, jackets, book bags, gym bags, and musical instruments are to be stored in the students’ lockers or appropriate classrooms during school hours.
• Headwear (including hats, bandanas, headbands, hair rollers, scarves, picks, etc.) is not to be worn inside the building.
• Sunglasses are prohibited inside the building.
• Students are not to wear or carry chains or other apparel that could conceivably be viewed as dangerous. Jewelry with spikes, pins, and/or needles is not to be worn.
• Purses large enough to contain a textbook and made to be worn on the back must be left in the locker.
• No sweatbands (head or wrist) may be worn except in physical education classes.
• Tattoos must be covered.

The following are not acceptable: Cargo (pants with leg pockets) or five pocket pants, overalls, painter pants, denim jeans or jean style pants in any color, spandex pants, pants with draw strings or excessive flair bottoms, sagging pants, or any clothing that is excessively tight, baggy, or revealing.

Accessories must not detract from the intent of the dress code. Students should avoid any extremes in appearance that draw attention to oneself or distract from the learning of others, such as exaggerated grooming, extremes in hair color, and body art. Body piercings are limited to ear lobes. Shoes must be worn at all times.

The administration reserves the right to prohibit a particular item of clothing if it is not specifically covered by this policy, but is deemed to cause sufficient concerns regarding the appropriateness or the security of our school. Because the teenage years are a time of rapid physical change, clothing items purchased for school at the beginning of the year may not remain appropriate due to growth. If there is some question as to the appropriateness of certain apparel, the student should wear something else. Students are encouraged to ask before wearing a garment that might be determined as inappropriate.

Students, who come to class in inappropriate dress, as determined by any faculty member, will be detained in ISS, until they have changed into proper clothing. If immediate correction cannot be made, the ISS supervisor will assist in obtaining the student(s)’ assignments so the time spent in ISS can be productive in nature.

Dress Code Enforcement (schoolwide):

First Offense: Verbal Warning with Correction

Second Offense: Referral with Correction (Administrative Warning)

Third Offense: Referral with Correction (After School Detention)

Fourth Offense: Referral with Correction (After School Detention X 2)

Fifth Offense: Referral with Correction (Administrator/Parent Conference, Saturday School)

Additional Offenses: Correction and one more Saturday School than the previous level.

After School Dress Guidelines

The dress code is not as structured for activities which occur after the school day (sports events, dances, etc.) However; conventional dress, without extremes or unusual styles, with all clothing worn properly, is expected. The type and style of dress should fit the occasion. Because of changing fashions and current trends in style, no list can be inclusive. However, the following list will serve as a guide:

• Excessively sheer, tight, or revealing clothing or clothing with inappropriate insignia (suggestive patches, alcoholic beverage advertisements, or obscene pictures or language) are not to be worn.
• Pants, jeans, shorts, or skirts are to be worn in such a manner to prevent sagging.
• Shoes must be worn at all times.
• Appropriate headwear may be worn to school events (i.e. football, soccer, and baseball games). No sharp pointed picks or other inappropriate objects are to be worn in the hair.
• Students are not to wear or carry chains or other apparel that conceivably could be viewed as a weapon.
• Students must remain in dress code after school during ASSIST, tutoring with teachers, riding the bus, serving detention, or serving Saturday school.

Jeans & T-Shirt Day Guidelines 2007-2008

The following days have been designated at Jeans & T-shirt days.  These days are subject to change or cancellation.

Please follow the guidelines for jeans that are posted in each classroom.  You must wear the T-shirt designed and sold by Student Council this year to participate in the Jeans & T-shirt days.

0708 Jeans Day

Sept. 14th Sept. 28th Oct. 11th Oct. 19th Nov. 2nd Nov. 16th Nov. 30th Dec. 14th

Jan. 11th Jan. 25th Feb. 8th Feb. 22nd March 7th March 21st April 4th April 18th May 2nd May 16th

The T-shirt purchased from the Student Council this year is the only shirt that allows you to wear jeans or jean skirts. You cannot wear jeans or jean skirts on the specified days unless you wear this T-shirt.  This T-Shirt can be worn on any school day with a collared, dress code approved shirt under it.  On Jeans and T-Shirt Days you will not be required to wear a collared shirt under this T-Shirt. 

Dress code pants and skirts or appropriate jeans and jean skirts are the only pant/skirt styles that will be allowed on Jeans and T-shirts days.  Jeans and jean skirts must follow the criteria stated below. If the jeans do not fit the following criteria and/or the student does not wear this
T-shirt with jeans then the student will be in violation of the dress code.  All other dress code rules will apply.

1. Jeans/skirts must fit the student properly (excessively tight- or loose-fitting jeans are not appropriate).  No hip-hugger or low rise styles are acceptable.
2. Jeans/skirts must be worn with a belt and must have a waistband.  No hip-hugger or low rise styles are acceptable.
3. The legs of the jeans may not be excessively flared or baggy.
4. Jeans should be in good condition (no holes, rips, frayed edges, or inappropriate wording or symbols).
5. Only solid colored jeans are to be worn.  (Example:  stonewashed or faded jeans are OK – the jeans that look like they have been splattered with paint are NOT OK).
6. T-shirts must be tucked in.

IF IN DOUBT ABOUT THE JEANS/SKIRT-- DON’T WEAR THEM!