Fort Knox High School/Scott Middle School Dress Code
The Fort Knox Community Schools maintains a dress code to foster a safe, orderly and professional learning environment for our youth and to align with the Vision Statement of “Prepare students to be productive members of a global society.” Proper appearance not only makes a good impression to others, but also has shown to have a high relationship to behavior and preparation of students for future endeavors.
| The FKCS dress code is as follows: | Which means: |
LEG WEAR slacks and shorts must be chino or docker style made from cotton/polyester/corduroy in shades of khaki, blue, black, brown and gray that are proper size and worn at the waist. *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 Jeans or cargo pants *NO Nylon material or Spandex *NO Zip‐Apart pants or snap to the leg *NO Sagging or baggy pants *NO Intentional ripped, frayed or with holes *NO Florescent colors *NO Studded belts or large belt buckles |
SHIRTS solid colors/pullover polo style or dress shirts in short/long sleeves with a collar that are properly sized *Must be tucked in at all times with a visible waistband. *May have natural logo that is no larger than two inches square. *Undershirts may be worn underneath another approved shirt. |
*NO Florescent colors *NO See‐through materials *NO Excessively tight or revealing clothing *NO Cleavage‐exposing clothing *NO Sleeveless, Spaghetti strap shirts or Tank Tops SHOES closed heel and toed shoes that are comfortable for walking *If with laces, must be appropriately tied. *NO Sandals, CROCS, Flip Flops |
SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS/VESTS may be worn over approved shirts and follow shirt colors and logo guidelines. *Must come down to the waist. |
*NO Hoodies |
| COATS, LIGHT JACKETS, RAINCOATS can be in any color with logos; however, they can only 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 will not be distractive. * Hairstyle will be with natural hair color, appropriate and consistent with good grooming practices. *Piercings are allowed only in the ear. |
*NO Indication of membership in a gang *NO Hats, caps, sweatbands, bandanna, scarves inside the school *NO Studded accessories |
SPIRIT WEAR (Promoting FKCS) is highly encouraged but will remain within the intent of the Dress Code. *Approved respective school athletic uniforms (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 FKCS. 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. The administration reserves the right to prohibit a particular item of clothing or accessory if an administrator determines that the item presents a safety concern or that the item is materially and substantively disruptive to the learning environment.