FMSD Dress Code

Although the responsibility for the dress and appearance of students rests with each student and his/her parent/legal guardian, students are expected to show pride in themselves and their schools by having their dress and appearance in accordance with good, acceptable standards. The school administration and board discourage extreme styles of dress and grooming.

Students will dress in appropriate attire. Students are expected to dress in clothing that abides the district dress code policy. Logos or clothing that promotes alcohol, drugs, tobacco, racism, hate, gang affiliation, nudity, violence, or profanity is not allowed. No clothing or accessories are allowed to disrupt the educational process. The administration reserves the right to determine what is appropriate for school.

Dress code violations will be handled with dignity, discretion, and respect toward all students by school staff members throughout the district.

The board may establish such administrative rules and procedures as necessary to enforce this policy.

Proper shoes must be worn at all times for safety reasons. Shoes with cleats may not be worn outside of sanctioned athletic events.

Logos or clothing that promotes alcohol, drugs, tobacco, racism, hate, gang affiliation, violence, nudity, or profanity is not allowed. No clothing or accessories are allowed to disrupt the educational process. The administration reserves the right to determine what is appropriate for school.

Students may wear shorts, dresses, skirts, etc. whose length is no shorter than the mid-thigh. Tops must be long enough that they can be tucked into pants or shorts. No sunglasses may be worn in the building by students upon arrival and until dismissal. Headwear may be worn if a face covering is attached.

The following items are not appropriate for school:

• Undergarments that are visible

• Pants or jeans with holes, tears, or tattered to the extend that skin or undergarments are visible above the mid-thigh

• See-through garments showing skin or undergarments above the mid-thigh are not allowed

• Tops with straps that are less than 3-fingers wide of the student

If there is a disagreement between students and/or parents/legal guardians and the staff regarding the appropriateness of clothing, the administration will use discretion to make the decision. Disciplinary action regarding the enforcement of this policy is listed below.

Violations will result in the following:

• If violation can be resolved in a timely manner, student will remain/return to class without further disciplinary action

• Following 3 unresolved offenses/violations, all subsequent violations will require parent/legal guardian conference and detention

In all offense levels, if the article of clothing promotes extreme offenses such as acts of violence, profanity, nudity, hate-filled language, or other conditions presenting a potential disruption to the learning environment, then the student may be sent to ISS until suitable clothing is brought to school.