Lenoir City Schools Dress Code

It is the intent of the administration of Lenoir City Schools to provide a safe and appropriate environment for all of our students. With that in mind, we are faced with implementing a dress code that facilitates both safety and a positive appearance for everyone. Apparel or appearance which tends to draw attention to an individual and away from a learning situation must be avoided. In order to aide in understanding, homeroom time will be allotted to explain the dress code and to allow for discussion and questions. Each student will be required to sign a verification sheet to assure that he / she has been made aware of the dress code policy. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

The following is intended to be a guideline for selecting daily wear at school:

1. Facial piercings shall be limited to small nose studs. No other facial piercings will be allowed. Clear plastic fillers, bandages or tape may not be worn to conceal piercings.

2. No accessories (including, but not limited to, sunglasses, hats, visors, bandanas, spiked collars
or chains) may be worn. Hoodies are not to be worn with the hood up over the head, while in the
building.

3. Blouses, dresses, and shirts must have an attached sleeve at the shoulder and may not be worn
in such a way as to conceal pockets. Shirts that fall off the shoulders may not be worn.

4. Pants must be worn in such a way as not to expose undergarments. Oversized pants, or pants
with holes above the knees will not be allowed.

5. Neckline, and the length of shirts or blouses must not allow excessive exposure.

6. Shorts, dresses, and skirts (including the top of the slits) must fall at the knee or below.

7. Leggings and tights may not be worn, unless they are worn under dress, skirt or shorts that
meet the dress code length.

8. No unnatural hair colors (ex: pink, blue, green, purple, etc.) may be worn. Also, hair styles
that are determined by the administration to be distracting to the learning environment, will not
be permitted.

9. Shoes must be worn in such a way as to demonstrate they are secured to the feet while walking. No house shoes may be worn.

10.Pajamas (including pajama pants) may not be worn.

Note 1: No obscene, profane, or suggestive language/graphics will be permitted on any item of
clothing, purses, backpacks, jewelry, or any other personal item. In addition, references/images
relating to drugs, alcohol, sexual themes, racial issues, or gangs will not be permitted.

Note 2: Any trend that becomes detrimental to the learning process will be addressed when
necessary and may cause changes, in part or all of the dress code. Lenoir City Schools dress code is supported by School Board Policy

Note 3: Lenoir City Schools dress code is supported by School Board Policy