Fayette Academy’s policy on dress code is based on the following principles:

• Promote a sense of pride in our school.
• To be practical based on the current styles of clothing.
• Prevent students from coming to school with an appearance that could be distracting or create a hostile learning environment.

All Fayette Academy parents are expected to support the school dress code policy. Parents have the ultimate responsibility of ensuring their children come to school properly dressed and ready for their daily school responsibilities.

The Fayette Academy dress code applies to all school sanctioned events including events taking place after the school day ends. All dress code policies must be upheld until after a student formally graduates from Fayette Academy.

The administration reserves the right to prohibit any clothing or grooming style that is perceived to be distracting or inappropriate.

ALL STUDENTS

• No clothing shall be allowed that displays inappropriate language; alcohol, tobacco, drug use or paraphernalia; implies or resembles inappropriate content; or political or social activism.
• All students are expected to maintain a neat and groomed appearance while attending school and school-sanctioned events.
• Proper hygiene is required so that offensive body odor is avoided. Fingernails should be trimmed, clean, well- groomed.
• The following are reserved for female students only: Dresses, skirts, skorts, ear piercing, fingernail polish, and make-up.
• Accessories, such as watches, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings should be appropriate and non-distracting. Any jewelry deemed distracting by administration is subject to removal.
• No headwear in the classroom or cafeteria including but not limited to hats, caps, toboggans, sweatshirt hoods, sweat bands, and bandanas.
• Shirts must cover the waistband while sitting or standing. No sheer shirts without proper attire underneath.
• All pants must be worn at the waist. Pants must fit appropriately (not excessively baggy or tight).
• No pajamas
• No “Crocs”, slide/slip-on, flip-flop, or house shoes allowed.
• Boys’ hair must be above ears and eyebrows, and length must be no longer than shirt collar. No ponytails or buns allowed.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND LOWER SCHOOL (PK3 – 2nd Grade)

• Tennis shoes are encouraged
• No high-heeled shoes
• No dress-up/costume clothing

Tops

• Any style but must be in school colors (red, white, gray, black) OR Fayette Academy “themed” 

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND LOWER SCHOOL (PK3 – 2nd Grade) continued:

• Girls’ dresses must also be in khaki or school colors. (red, white, gray, black) and must have shorts worn underneath.
• Logos/brand no larger than a business card
• Tops must be appropriate length (long enough to tuck into pants).

Bottoms

• Khaki, blue jeans or pants in school colors (red, white, gray, black)
• Shorts/Skirts are allowed but must be khaki, blue jean or school colors.

• No athletic shorts, sweatpants, or joggers
• Girls may wear leggings/jeggings if the shirt is thigh length so that it covers the bottom.
• Girls’ shorts, dresses, and skirts must be longer than the fingertips when the students’ arms are at their side. 
• Girls should wear shorts under dresses/skirts.

LOWER SCHOOL (3rd – 5th Grade)

Tops

• Any style but must be in school colors (red, white, gray, black) OR Fayette Academy “themed”
  • This includes outerwear/jackets as well. **
• Logos/brand no larger than a business card
• Tops must be appropriate length (long enough to tuck into pants).
• Girls’ dresses must be knee length, and shorts MUST be worn under dresses/skirts. Dresses also will need to be in khaki or school colors (red, white, black, gray).

Bottoms

• Khaki pants, blue jeans or dress pants (i.e. black pants) in school colors (red, white, gray, black) will be allowed.
• No athletic shorts, sweatpants, joggers, or yoga pants
• Girls may wear leggings/jeggings if the top is thigh length so that it covers the bottom.
• No pants with holes, tears, frays that show skin, or displays printing across the buttocks.
• Shorts/skirts will be allowed but must be in school colors (red, white, gray, black), blue jean or khaki.
• Girls’ shorts, dresses, and skirts must be longer than the fingertips when the students’ arms are at their side. 

MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL (6th – 12th Grade)

Tops

• Only polo-style shirts in school colors (red, white, gray, black) OR Fayette Academy “themed” apparel (this can be long or short sleeve T-shirt style, hoodies, crewneck, etc. if it has Fayette Academy on it) will be allowed.
  • This includes outerwear/jackets as well. **
• Tops must be appropriate length (long enough to tuck into pants).
• Girls’ dresses must be knee length, and shorts MUST be worn under dresses/skirts. Dresses/skirts must also be in khaki or school colors.
• Logos/brand no larger than a business card
• No tank tops worn alone. Tank tops can be worn under a shirt.
• No halter tops, spaghetti straps, off-shoulder, racer-back, or strapless shirts.

MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL (6th – 12th Grade) continued:

• No shirts will be allowed that reveal cleavage or the midriff.
• No shirts with cutouts in the back.
• Boys: No sleeveless shirts.

Bottoms

• No athletic shorts, sweatpants, joggers, leggings, or yoga pants.
• Khaki pants, blue jeans or dress pants (i.e. black pants) in school colors (red, white, gray, black) will be allowed.
• Girls’ dresses must be knee length, and shorts MUST be worn under dresses/skirts.
• No pants with holes, tears, frays that show skin, or displays printing across the buttocks.
• Shorts/skirts will be allowed but MUST be knee-length and in khaki, blue jean or school colors (red, white, gray, black).
• Girls’ dresses must be knee length, and shorts MUST be worn under dresses/skirts. Dresses/skirts must also be in khaki or school colors.

Hair and Accessories

• Unnatural hair color is prohibited (ex. pink, blue, green, purple).
• No student’s hair shall include designs cut into the hair.
• Boys must maintain hair in a manner that does not exceed the collar of a t-shirt and must be above eyebrows and ears.
• Boys are not allowed to have ponytails or buns.
• No visible body piercings except for girl’s earrings. Visible piercing spacers are not allowed.
• No facial hair allowed.
• No visible tattoos- all will need to be completely covered. (Students admitted into Fayette Academy prior to the 25’-26’ school year with visible tattoos will not be required to cover them.)
• No blankets allowed outside of the classroom (will need to be left in the classroom before exiting).

P.E. Dress Code

All middle and upper school students participating in physical education classes and strength and conditioning classes will be required to purchase a physical education uniform. Dressing-out in uniform will be a part of the student grade.

Game Day Dress Code

Student-athletes are expected to be dressed in accordance with the dress code. It is at the coach’s discretion to dictate team game-day shirts. All pants must be within dress code (no sweatpants, joggers, yoga pants).

Special Events Dress Code

There are many special events throughout a school year. Fayette Academy special events include but are not limited to the following: Meet the Vikings, picture day, athletic events, banquets, induction and awards ceremonies, baccalaureate and graduation, field trips, theater productions, field day, and service days.

Field Trips and Picture Day

• Standard dress code is required.

Formalwear (Prom, Homecoming Court, Dances)

• Gentlemen: must be neat in appearance, collared shirts tucked in, belts worn, no T-shirts, no jeans, and no caps or hats.
• Ladies: No excessive cleavage, deep V cuts, excessively high slits, and cut-outs in the back should not be below the natural waistline (i.e., the bellybutton). Short dresses should be appropriate in length (reaching the end of the student’s fingertips). Two-piece dresses are acceptable with a gap no more than the length of a bank card.

Awards, Ceremonies, Banquets, College Fairs

• Senior Class Pictures, Baccalaureate and Graduation: coat and tie for gentleman and knee-length dress in school colors for ladies

• Skirts/ dresses need to be knee length and in school colors.
• No jeans
• No shorts/rompers
• No deep V neck or cleavage
• No cutouts in dresses (sides, middle, or back) or deep backs
• No strapless or spaghetti straps
• No hats/caps or head coverings

Field Day

• Students will wear their class shirts.
• Student helpers will wear their NHS t-shirts. 
• Shorts will be allowed for students, teachers, and helpers. Length must extend to end of the fingertips.

Athletic Events and Service Days

• Shorts must be appropriate length.
• No crop tops or T-shirts with cut-off sleeves