6th Grade Life at BMS

BARDSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS DRESS CODE POLICY FECTIVE 8-1-99

In accordance with our overall mission, the professional staff in the Bardstown Schools believes that appearance is important to the educational environment of our students. The intent of this policy is to promote community standards and school pride by requiring a dress code* that enhances school safety, performance, equity, and is cost-effective for students, staff, and parents. As educators, we believe that students should understand and appreciate the proper standards of dress and responsibility, which will often be required of them, when they enter the work force. While the policy is flexible enough to allow for personal expression, it does follow the standards of workplace attire agreed upon by a committee of teachers, parents, administrators and the School-Based Council (SBDM). The Bardstown Middle School remains committed to developing individuals who are well prepared for the demands of the future, including the expectations of appropriate attire. Therefore, the following dress code is required for all students in the Bardstown Middle School.

Appropriate attire is expected for all that attend Bardstown Middle School. A school environment is not, nor should be, as casual as a social outing. A certain degree of decorum is expected. Listed below are the general expectations for this policy:

- Any apparel that calls attention to itself or the student is allowed. For instance, sweatbands or unusual accessories. Teachers will identify and respond to situations as necessary.

- Students may not carry or wear anything that advertises drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products, or that promotes/suggests lewd messages.

- Clothing must not have holes, tears, and must have finished hems (no cut-offs or frayed edges.)

- Sunglasses will not be worn in the school building.

- No head coverings are to be worn in the school building. (Exception given for religious or medical reasons.)

- No bandannas, combs (picks), or chains are to be worn in the school building.

- No bare midriffs, or crop tops are to be worn in the school building.

- No jackets or hooded sweatshirts are to be worn. (Exception for college team wear on designated days.)

- No camouflage apparel of any kind.

- No spandex, lycra or other apparel that clings tightly to the body.

- Students may not wear anything that advertises drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products, or promotes/suggests lewd messages.

- No spandex or lycra apparel that clings tightly to the body.

- Skirt and short length are the same as regular uniform policy.

- Clothing must not have holes, tears, and must have finished hems.

- No bare midriffs or crop tops are to be worn. Shirts must cover torso to within at least 3 inches from the base of the neck and have sleeves of at least two inches in length