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School Board Approves New Dress Code

Published February 23, 2017

Parents of WCS students who are looking to get a head start on back-to-school clothes shopping may want to take a look at the new dress code before heading to the mall.

The Williamson County Board of Education approved changes to the dress code at its regular meeting on February 20.

The adopted changes will go into effect for the 2017-18 school year.

The policy is stated below.

In order for WCS to maintain a safe learning environment that minimizes distractions, the minimum standards for acceptable clothing during the school day are as follows:

  • Tops of shoulders must have a minimum of a 1-inch strap unless otherwise covered by an opaque top garment;
  • Skin and undergarments must be covered with opaque clothing from the underarm to mid-thigh. Mid-thigh is defined as the mid-point between the waist and mid-knee;
  • All pants, trousers, shorts and skirts must be held at the waist:
  • Leggings and other compression-style garments may be worn so long as an opaque top garment covers the private body parts;
  • Hats may be worn in buildings with the permission of building administration;
  • Appropriate shoes are required;
  • Any type of clothing, apparel or accessory, including that which denotes such students’ membership in or affiliation with any gang associated with criminal activities is not permitted (TCA 49-6-4215).
  • Any apparel or dress that advertises or promotes products or activity prohibited by law or by the Board of Education is prohibited (e.g., profanity, illustrations, or suggestive language, etc).
  • Student uniforms related to student extra-curricular activities (band, cheerleading, dance, sports team, etc.) must be in compliance with this policy during the academic day.

Any apparel or dress that is potentially disruptive to the learning environment or educational process is not permitted. Any apparel or dress that is dangerous to the health or safety of students or the lawful, peaceful operation of the school is not permitted.

Administrators and teachers shall enforce the dress code policy. The principal or his/her designee shall be the final judge as to compliance with the dress code.