2008/2009
The Wilson County Board of Education recognizes and understands that there is
a strong correlation between appropriate attire and a
positive learning environment. To help create not only the best learning
environment, but also the safest, the following expectations for
student dress have been established. Apparel or appearance, which tends to
draw attention to an individual rather than to the education
process and learning environment, must be avoided.
• All clothing must not have holes, be cut-off, ripped or see-through and
must be size appropriate.
• Ornamentation such as sequins, glitter, beads, etc. on all clothing is not
allowed.
• Pants must be worn at the waist.
• Sagging/Bagging is not allowed.
• Belts are required for clothing designed for belts in grades 6-12.
ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE
Pants, Skirts, Skorts, Shorts
• Navy Blue, Khaki, Dark Green, Blue, Black
or Brown
• Jeans must be a solid consistent color, if
bleached must be bleached consistently so as
to remain solid
• Hip hugger and Low rider
• Leggings are permitted under Skirts,
Skorts, Shorts
• Pant legs will not touch the floor and will not
be frayed
• Black Bottoms with Black Tops
• Cargo, wind and sweat pants, overalls,
spandex or pipe style clothing
• Large logos and writing down the sides of the
pants or around the waistband
Tops, Shirts, Blouses, Dresses
• Regular collar and sleeves
• Tops, shirts, blouses must be tucked
completely (i.e. when arms are raised shirt
will remain tucked)
• Tops and dresses are to be solid in color,
however, the collar may have a single stripe
no wider than an inch and the sleeves may
have a single stripe no wider than an inch the
circumference of the sleeves
• Turtleneck sweaters do not have to be tucked
but when arms are raised abdomen and
midriff will not show
• Sweaters, sweatshirts, vests must have a
collared and sleeved shirt underneath
• Tops, shirts, blouses, dresses that do not
completely cover the abdomen, back,
shoulders, midriffs and cleavage
• Crop shirts
Footwear
• Must be safe and appropriate for indoor and
outdoor activity
• Sandals will be permitted in grades K-8
with straps to secure them to the foot
• Flip Flops, House shoes, skate shoes, shower
type shoes, no open toe shoes will be
allowed in Grades 9-12
Clothing & Accessories
• Racial or ethnic slurs or symbols
• Gang affiliations
• Vulgar, obscene, subversive, disruptive of the
school environment, derogatory to any
individual or sexually suggestive language or
images
• Alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs or controlled
substances
Skirts, Dresses, Skorts, Shorts
• At least within three inches of the back of
the knee
• Slits in skirts and dresses are to be within
three inches of the back of the knee
Other Items
• Sunglasses with a prescription
• Head apparel for religious or medical purpose
• Large, long and/or heavy chains
• Studded or chained accessories
• Sunglasses
• Facial jewelry including tongue piercing
• Distracting or unusual hairstyle and/or color,
make-up or contact lenses
• Head apparel
• Tattoos and brands must be completely
covered
Jackets/Coats
• Trench coats
The school administration reserves the right to determine whether the
student’s attire is within the limits of decency and
modesty. In matters of opinion, the judgment of the principal/designee shall
prevail. The principal may allow
exceptions to school wide programs or special classroom activities up to
eight days per year
