Dress Code

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.

Primary/Elementary Schools The following are inappropriate for students to wear to school:

● shirts should fully cover the torso and chest area and have straps/shoulder coverings no less than one inch.

● skirts, dresses, and shorts (no cutoffs) must be worn no more than 5 inches above the knee. The right to wear shorts may be taken away if a student repeatedly violates the dress code.

● clothing that makes reference to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, sex, race, etc. clothing that implies an attitude that being disrespectful is acceptable.

● all clothes must be worn as they are made. Pants/shorts must be worn correctly, and at NO TIME shall be worn below the waist

● Shoes with a heel more than 2 inches high. Shoes with wheels, cleats, and/or spikes are not appropriate for school. Tennis shoes should be worn for Physical Education.

● hats, caps, scarves, handkerchiefs, or bandanas worn as a headpiece

● jeans/pants or tops with an excessive amount of holes or wear and tear; no holes that show skin above knee.