Mecklenburg County Dress Code

The Mecklenburg County Public Schools Dress Code will apply for all students in all grades Pre-K to 12th grade while at school. Discretion will be used when applying the Dress Code to Pre-k to 2nd grade students.

Dress is expected to be appropriate and safe for all school activities.  Dress that is distracting or disruptive is considered inappropriate and improper at school.

1.)All male students are required to wear their shirts tucked into their pants.  Female students’ shirts must not be worn with the hem extended below the palm of the hand while standing with arms hung at the side.

2.)Shorts must be worn with the hem being no shorter than the finger tips while standing with the arms hung at sides.  The shorts must be loose enough to be pulled away from the thigh freely.

3.)All pants (jeans, shorts, slacks, and skirts) must be worn above the hips and not reveal any portions of undergarments or the absences of undergarments.  Over-size and baggy pants are unacceptable.

4.)Safe, sturdy, and acceptable shoes must be worn at all times. (No cleats, slip-slops, or bedroom shoes, etc.)

5.)The following clothing WILL NOT be worn by students:

a.)undershirts worn as blouses or shirts

b.)curlers, picks, combs (except barrette style), or rakes in the hair

c.)hoods, hats, caps, gloves, sweatbands, bandanas, scarves, wave caps, or sunglasses

d.)unfastened belts

e.)heavy chains

f.)gym suits, except when worn for gym classes, special activities, and athletic events

g.)see-through apparel or tank tops

h.)clothing, jewelry, other apparel or personal belongings depicting or representing the following:

i)inappropriate slogans or gestures

ii)nudity or semi-nudity

iii)references to violence, profanity, or vulgarity

iv)alcohol, illegal drugs, or tobacco products

v)references to gangs, race, gender, creed, or sexual orientation

vi)derogatory statements

6.)All clothing should be clean

Appropriate

Shorts with the hem at or below the fingertips while standing with arms hung at the sides.

Pants at the hips with no undergarments or lack of undergarments exposed.

Safe, sturdy, and acceptable shoes.

Gym suits in gym class or at athletic events or activities.

For male students – shirts tucked into their pants.

For female students – shirts with the hem at or above the palm of the hand while standing with the hands at the sides.