I Student Responsibilities and Rights – Student Dress Code (Regulation 2613)

FCPS respects a student's right to express themselves in the way they dress. It is important, however, that their appearance is tasteful and appropriate for a K-12 setting. Discussions about dress code violations shall be held privately and maintain the dignity of the student.

Clothing and accessories should NOT:

- Display vulgar, discriminatory, or obscene language or images
- Promote illegal or violent conduct

Contain threats or gang symbols
Promote the unlawful use of weapons, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or drug paraphernalia
Expose genitalia, chest, buttocks, underwear, or under garments due to transparency, length, or lack of coverage
Obscure the face unless an accommodation is present
Constitute a health or safety hazard or be harmful to the building or equipment, (i.e., spiked belts)

Sunglasses should not be worn inside the building except for as an accommodation for medical use.

Students should wear tennis, gym, or running shoes designed to provide support, fit securely, and prevent injury when engaged in gym class or other physical activity. The wearing of shoes that contain wheels in the heel, better known as “Heelys” is prohibited.

Our school suggests:

- Clothing must be safe, comfortable and not restrictive to learning activities. Hats and caps, except for those worn for religious reasons, should not be worn inside the school.

- Shoes should offer proper support and protection, as students are involved in PE and recess activities daily.

- Messages, logos, and other visual images on tee shirts should convey age-appropriate messages to any K-6 student.

Any questions regarding student attire should be addressed to the administration.