Dress and Appearance

All faculty and employees of the Wake County Public School System serve as role models for the students with whom they work and as leaders in the community. Consistent with these roles, all faculty and employees shall dress in a manner and have an appearance that is appropriate and professional in light of the environment in which they work, the duties of their jobs, and the impressionable youth they serve. Supervisors and school level administrators are authorized to interpret this policy and their interpretations shall be given deference.

Maintain professional and appropriate appearance. Professional attire does not require suits or business dresses, but should include at minimum collared shirts and slacks or dress pants (ex: khakis and Polo) for men and blouses and skirts, slacks, or dress pants for women. Some exceptions include subject-specific needs, such as gym pants during PE instruction and work pants/shirt for carpentry. Reserve denim/jeans for Spirit Fridays and wear with a spirit-colored shirt or blouse that continues to indicate professionalism.