Dress Regulations

Fuqua School believes that appropriate dress is a statement of high standards and that appearance should support the learning process. Students are expected to follow the dress regulations from the time they get on the bus or arrive at school until they leave campus. The dress regulations do not apply to athletic or social events, to the after school extended day care program, or to pre-kindergartners.

• Items of clothing must be selected from the following:

  
  

              Shirts

• button up the front or pullover (knit sport shirt or turtleneck) with collar and sleeves (long or short)
• any solid color
  
• no flannel, denim, satin, velvet/velour, or see-through fabrics
  
  
  Sweaters
  

• cardigan, v-neck, crew, sweater vest, or turtleneck
• any solid color
  
• must be worn over a collared shirt (exception – turtleneck)
  
  
  Sweatshirts - Indoor Garments
  

• only pull-over, non-hooded sweatshirts may be worn as indoor garments
  
• finished neckline, wrists and hem
• any solid color
  
• must be worn over a collared shirt
• no logos greater than 2" except Fuqua School logos
  
  

              Outerwear

•  no camuflage or military attire
• hooded sweatshirts/fleeces and zip-up sweatshirts/fleeces may be worn as outerwear
• heavy shirts (i.e., flannel shirts, quilted shirts) may not be worn as outer wear
• outerwear may not be worn indoors unless permission has been granted by a teacher or administrator
  
  
  Blazers/Sports Coats/Suits
  

• color: white, navy, red, light blue, grey, or black
• solid colors or pinstripes permitted
  
  
  Slacks
  

• full-length, straight leg, flat or pleated front (no baggy fit, over-sized, cargo, carpenter, wind pants, athletic sweats, flares, or pants that can be altered with zippers, buttons, etc.)
• no lace-up pants (front, sides)
• belted or fitted waist (includes elastic waistband)
• solid color: khaki, navy, or black
• no denim, leather, imitation leather, satin, or velvet/velour
  
  
  Shorts and Capris
  

• flat or pleated front (no baggy fit, over-sized, cargo, carpenter, wind shorts, or athletic shorts)
• belted or fitted waist (includes elastic waistband)
• solid color: khaki, navy, or black
• no denim, leather, imitation leather, satin, velvet/velour
  
  
  Skirts and Skorts
  

• belted or fitted waist (includes elastic waistband)
• solid color: khaki, navy, or black
• no denim, leather, imitation leather, satin, velvet/velour
  
  
  Jumpers
  

• must be worn over a collared shirt
• solid color: khaki, navy, or black
• no denim, leather, imitation leather, satin, velvet-velour
  
  Dresses
  
• must have a collar
• any solid color
  
• no denim, leather, imitation leather, satin, velvet/velour
  
  
  Shoes
  

• dress shoes (lace ups, loafers, flats), dress boots, casual boots, plain sandals (no *flip-flops, swimming shoes, or jellies/clear plastic), or athletic/tennis shoes (no embellishments)
  *flip-flop is a flat shoe (rubber, leather, or plastic) with a thong that goes between the toes and no heel strap.
• heels no higher than 2”
• strap or back on heels (grades K-5 and 6-8), unless the shoes are clogs
• any solid color
  
• inclement weather: appropriate protective footwear permitted
  
  
  Tights, Stockings, Leggings
  

• solid colors: neutral, khaki, white, navy, red, black, or brown
  
  
  Belts (grades 2-12 required; grades K-1 optional)
  

• solid colors: black, brown, white, or navy
• no embellishments (brads, rivets, studs, designs)
  
  Ties
  

• necktie or bowtie
  
  
  Lower School Travel Attire (required for field trips)
  
  

• khaki pants, skirts, skorts, shorts
• red collared shirt
  
  

• All clothing must be clean, free of holes, hemmed/finished, of proper size, and fastened and worn appropriately. No pants may drag on the ground.

• All shirts must be long enough to be tucked in and must be worn tucked in at all times. Sweaters and sweatshirts may be worn outside.

• No low-cut or lace-up shirts.

• No tight or revealing clothing.

• Undergarments (undershirts, camisoles) may not be visible except at the neckline. Undershirts and camisoles which are visible at the neck must be a solid color.

• Shorts, skorts, skirts, and jumpers must be no shorter than 6” above the knee as measured from the floor when kneeling. Slits may be no higher than 6” above the knee.

• Logos and personal monograms on indoor garments may be no larger than 2” with the exception of Fuqua School logos; no logos on belts and belt buckles.

• Belts must be worn with pants, shorts, skirts, and skorts which have belt loops.

• Camouflage and “official” military attire may not be worn.

• Shoes and boots must be clean and shined as appropriate and properly laced.

• Caps, hats, and other head coverings (i.e., sweatbands, bandannas) may not be worn inside buildings unless permission has been granted by a teacher or administrator.

• No inappropriate or offensive words, pictures, or designs may be worn on any clothing.
  

• No heavy chains may be worn.

• Hair must be neat, clean, out of the face (including out of the eyes), of a natural color, and not distracting.

• Visible tattoos are not permitted.

• Visible body piercing and imitation body piercing, other than in the area of the ear, are not permitted. Tongue piercing is prohibited.

• Boys: Earrings may not be worn. Beards and mustaches are not permitted. Sideburns may be no longer than the bottom of the earlobe.

• Students will honor special dress-up days when required, including travel attire for lower school.

The Fuqua School Dress Regulations were developed by a committee composed of teachers, students, and parents during the spring of 2001, and adopted by the Rural Education Foundation Board of Directors, April 12, 2001; revised May 2002, May 2003, May 2004, May 2006, May 2007, May 2008, May 2009, January 2010.