FCPS Policies and Regulations

Dress Code

Students may not wear clothing which advertise alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and/or clothing that supports or implies violence or sexual activities.  Students are not to wear clothing that is unduly revealing. Students are prohibited from wearing clothing or items containing derogatory expressions or language demeaning an identifiable person or group such as based on a person's race, color, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability that could disrupt or materially interfere with school activities. Students are prohibited from wearing head gear unless an exception is provided. Head gear is defined as any article worn on the head including, but not limited to, hats, sunglasses, bandanas, hoods, or visors. Please see FCPS Policy 439 for more information. 

School administrators may grant exceptions to the dress code for disabilities, health reasons or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Exceptions may also be made for spirit week celebrations or for extracurricular and athletic related purposes, as approved by the school administrator.  

Students may find it helpful to have available a sweater or sweatshirt on days when the air-conditioning is operating.  They are encouraged to wear shoes that tie or fasten in some way. 

Student Cell Phones

Cell phones must be powered off at all times during the school day.  Electronic devices with camera and recording functions may not be used to take or transmit any image at any time on school property.  If a student violates this policy, the cell phone will be confiscated and parents will be contacted to pick it up.

Tobacco-Free Environment

The Frederick County Board of Education has adopted a tobacco-free environment policy.  The sale or use of tobacco products in any form is prohibited in school buildings at all times.  The sale or use of tobacco products in any form is prohibited on school grounds by anyone who uses, leases, or otherwise occupied FCPS property for any purpose, whether or not school is in session.  We appreciate your support of this effort to ensure a safer, healthier environment for everyone.

Weapons

The Frederick County Board of Education has adopted a policy regarding weapon possession.  Students, parent/guardians, teachers or any visitors are forbidden to have weapons or look-alike weapons on school property.  Possession of a firearm, loaded or unloaded, or other weapons including pocket knives can carry severe disciplinary action up to permanent removal from Frederick County Public Schools.

Pets

Pets are not permitted on school grounds.