By PAT NEWMAN
Staff Writer

Fayette County students returning to school Monday should “come dressed to learn,” according to Dr. John DeCotis, Fayette County school superintendent.

DeCotis reviewed the revised student dress code at the Aug. 2 school board meeting. Specifics for elementary, middle and high school vary slightly, but according to the Board of Education, all students “are expected to dress and be groomed in such a way as to reflect neatness, cleanliness and good taste. Student dress should not distract or cause disruption in the educational program or orderly operation of the school.

“School administrators will be responsible for determining dress code violations. The principal reserves the right to amend any provision that he deems to be in the best interest of the student or the educational process.”

Here are guidelines for what the school system deems inappropriate dress:

Elementary school

Clothing containing inappropriate language; advertisement of drugs, tobacco or sex; suggestive lettering or pictures advocating/glorifying death and/or violence.

Transparent or mesh clothing without an appropriate shirt underneath. (Every student is expected to wear proper undergarments.)

Cleat-type shoes.

Hats or caps (may not be worn inside the building.

Shorts may be worn, provided they are not tight or of the short-short type.

Fourth and fifth grades

Pants, shorts, slacks and skirts of inappropriate size and fit, or which have holes. (Pants and slacks must not touch the floor.)

Trench coats.

Shirts and/or dresses that do not cover the waist, shoulders and back (sleeveless shirts must cover the entire width of the shoulders).

Clothing that is extremely form-fitting (i.e. spandex).

Headbands or bandannas.

Wallet chains or other type chains that may be dangerous or disruptive.

Middle school

Shirts and/or dresses that do not cover the waist, shoulders and back. Sleeveless shirts must cover the entire width of the shoulders.

Tank tops.

Pants, shorts, slacks and skirts of inappropriate size and fit, or which have holes (Pants and slacks must not touch the floor).

Skirts, dresses or shorts with the hems above the fingertips.

Exposed undergarments.

Clothing containing inappropriate language; advertisement of drugs, tobacco or sex; suggestive lettering or pictures advocating/glorifying death and/or violence.

Transparent or mesh clothing without an appropriate shirt underneath.

Tenchcoats.

Apparel that is too revealing.

Clothing that is excessively form-fitting (i.e. spandex).

Cut-off jeans.

Sunglasses (may not be worn inside the buildings.)

Wallet chains or other type chains that may be dangerous or disruptive.

Hats or caps (hats or caps must be stored in lockers during the school day and retrieved at dismissal).

Headbands or bandannas.

Flip-flops.

Body piercing (ear piercing will be allowed).

Every student is expected to wear proper undergarments

High school

Shirts and/or dresses that do not cover the waist, shoulders and back (sleeveless shirts must cover the entire width of the shoulders).

Tank tops.

Pants, shorts, slacks and skirts of inappropriate size and fit or which have holes (pants and slacks must not touch the floor).

Skirts, dresses or shorts with hems above the fingertips.

Exposed undergarments.

Clothing containing inappropriate language; advertisement of drugs, tobacco, or sex; suggestive lettering or pictures advocating/glorifying death and/or violence.

Transparent or mesh clothing without an appropriate shirt underneath.

Trench coats.

Apparel that is too revealing.

Clothing that is excessively form-fitting (i.e. spandex).

Cut-off jeans.

Sunglasses (may not be worn inside the buildings).

Wallet chains or other type chains that may be dangerous or disruptive.

Hats or caps (hats or caps must be stored in a locker and retrieved at dismissal).

Headbands or bandannas.

Flip flops.

Body piercing that is disruptive or dangerous.

Every student is expected to wear proper undergarments