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STUDENT UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE
(Policy 10.209 & Procedure 10.209-P)
The Pitt County Board of Education believes a safe and disciplined learning environment is the first requirement of a high performing school. School uniforms help minimize disruptive behavior, promote respect for oneself and others, build school/community spirit, and, more significantly, help to maintain high academic standards. The Board also feels that wearing of uniforms by students will help lessen the impact of socioeconomic differences. In addition, it allows for identification of intruders on campus and encourages students to concentrate on learning rather than on what they are wearing.
Appearance
In addition to being required to wear school uniforms, all students are to be groomed and dressed appropriately for school and school activities. A student’s dress and/or appearance shall:
1. Support, not disrupt, the learning environment
2. Constitute no threat to health or safety
3. Be tasteful and unable to be construed as provocative or obscene
4. Reflect practices of good hygiene and cleanliness
Shirts (White, Black, Navy Blue, Purple or Gold)
- White, black, navy, or up to two additional colors designated by the individual school.
- Students must wear long or short-sleeved shirts with a collar.
- Shirts may have one or two chest pockets. With the exception of school approved logos, shirts may not have insignias, logos,labels, words, or pictures.
- Shirts with school approved logos must have collars.
- Shirts must be appropriately sized and tucked in unless the shirt is designed for outside wear and is no
longer than 3 inches below the natural waist. - Shirts shall be long enough to cover the midriff when sitting or standing. Furthermore, shirts must cover the chest and back so the chest and the back of the body are not inappropriately exposed.
- Undergarments may not be visible at any time. However, students may wear plain T-shirts or camisoles under collared shirts which are plain white, black, navy, or one of the additional designated
school colors. - No see-through or mesh clothing that will reveal the body or will reveal undergarments shall be allowed.
- Clothing shall be worn appropriately (correctly sized, not inside-out or backwards, no
rolled up pants legs, etc.).
Pants, Skirts, Skorts, Jumpers, Capri Length Pants, Shorts
- Colors: solid khaki, black, or navy
- No denim of any color is allowed.
- Must be free of graphics and embroidery. With the exception of small labels, they may not have insignias, logos, words, or pictures.
- Shorts, skirts, skorts and jumpers shall be modest and of sufficient length. The length of these articles of clothing shall be no shorter than three inches above the top of the knee when standing.
- No pants or shorts with pockets halfway down the legs.
- Clothing must be appropriately sized. No baggy or sagging pants or shorts are allowed. No “low rise” clothing is allowed. Pants must not be worn with the waistband at or below the hipbone.
- Clothing shall be worn appropriately (not inside-out or backwards, no rolled up pants legs, etc.).
- No see-through or mesh clothing that will reveal the body or will reveal undergarments shall be allowed.
- If belts are worn, they must be a plain black or brown belt with a plain belt buckle that is not oversized. All belts must be buckled.
Dresses
- Dresses may be solid white, black, navy, khaki, or the school color (see PCS School Color Chart).
- Students may wear long or short-sleeved dresses with a collar. Dresses may have one or two chest pockets.
- With the exception of school approved logos, dresses may not have insignias, logos, labels, words, or pictures.
- Dresses must cover the chest and back so that the chest and the back of the body are not inappropriately exposed.
- Dresses shall be modest and of sufficient length. The length of the dresses shall be no shorter than three inches above the top of the knee when standing.
- Undergarments may not be visible at any time. Students may wear T-shirts or camisoles which are plain white, black, navy, or one of the additional designated school colors under collared shirts .
- No see-through or mesh clothing that will reveal the body or will reveal undergarments shall be allowed.
Shoes
- Shoes shall be worn at all times, and, as needed, shoes shall conform to special requirements (such as P.E. classes, ROTC, science labs, etc.).
- Shoes that have laces shall be laced and tied.
- No bedroom shoes shall be allowed.
Outerwear
- Students may wear plain unhooded sweaters, sweatshirts, or vests including those made out of lightweight fleece material over school uniforms. The items may be solid white, black, navy, or one of the additional designated school colors. Down vests and denim vests or jackets are not acceptable.
- Light fleece jackets that are the school approved colors and do not have a hood are allowed.
- Sweaters and sweatshirts, with the exception of school approved logos, may not have insignias, logos, labels, words, or pictures. Sweaters and sweatshirts with school approved logos may not have hoods.
Coats
- Coats may not be worn inside the school building during the
school day. - Coats may be worn during a class change if the student is exiting the building.
- Coats may be worn to school and placed in the student’s locker. If a locker is not available, it may be hung in the classroom or another location designated by the principal and/or the principal’s designee.
- The principal and/or the principal’s designee may make an exception if the building/classroom is unusually cold.
Other Uniform Requirements
- Students are expected to be dressed according to the uniform standards at all times school is in session.
- Students who are taking classes that require a special dress code (such as JROTC or career and technical education internships) may wear that uniform to other classes.
- Students who take a class at another school must wear the uniform shirt of their home school.
- Principals may make exceptions to the uniform policy for special events.
- Clothing designed for school athletic events (i.e. cheerleader outfits, etc.) that does not meet the above guidelines shall not be worn during the instructional day unless appropriate additional garments are worn with the outfit.
Enforcement
The principal and/or principal’s designee shall ensure that the policy is enforced in a consistent manner and require the student and the student’s parent or guardian to take appropriate action to remedy situations determined to be in conflict with this policy. Disciplinary action shall be taken for violation of the School Uniform and Appearance Policy in accordance with the Pitt County Board of Education Code of Student Conduct (Board of Education Policy 10.206 and Procedure 10.206).
Appropriate disciplinary actions for violations shall include the following:
First Offense:
Students shall be informed that they have violated the policy. They shall be given the opportunity to change into acceptable clothing by using available clothes at school or by calling a parent/guardian to bring clothes. If neither of these options is used, the students may be placed in in-school suspension or isolation for the remainder of the day.
Second Offense:
A second infraction of the policy may be considered as defiance. In addition to the disciplinary actions available for a first offense, a parent/guardian conference may be held.
Third (and additional) Offenses:
A third or additional infraction of the policy may be treated as a violation of the Pitt County Board of Education Code of Student Conduct (Policy 10.206 and Procedure 10.206-P), subject to the consequences outlined therein, including out-of-school suspension. Disciplinary action may vary when a student has a record of other student conduct violations during the current school year.
Students who do not comply with the School Uniform and Appearance Policy also may be excluded from participating in certain school programs,
including graduation ceremonies. Copies of the School Uniform and Appearance Policy shall be made available to students and parents.
Students new to Pitt County Schools will be given a two week grace period from enrollment to obtain and wear the proper school uniforms.
The principal and/or principal’s designee shall ensure that the policy is enforced in a consistent manner and require the student and the student’s parent or guardian to take appropriate action to remedy situations determined to be in conflict with this policy. Disciplinary action shall be taken for violation of the School Uniform and Appearance Policy in accordance with the Pitt County Board of Education Code of Student Conduct (Board of Education Policy 10.206 and Procedure 10.206).
Appropriate disciplinary actions for violations shall include the following:
First Offense:
Students shall be informed that they have violated the policy. They shall be given the opportunity to change into acceptable clothing by using available clothes at school or by calling a parent/guardian to bring clothes. If neither of these options is used, the students may be placed in in-school suspension or isolation for the remainder of the day.
Second Offense:
A second infraction of the policy may be considered as defiance. In addition to the disciplinary actions available for a first offense, a parent/guardian conference may be held.
Third (and additional) Offenses:
A third or additional infraction of the policy may be treated as a violation of the Pitt County Board of Education Code of Student Conduct (Policy 10.206 and Procedure 10.206-P), subject to the consequences outlined therein, including out-of-school suspension. Disciplinary action may vary when a student has a record of other student conduct violations during the current school year.
Students who do not comply with the School Uniform and Appearance Policy also may be excluded from participating in certain school programs,
including graduation ceremonies. Copies of the School Uniform and Appearance Policy shall be made available to students and parents.
Students new to Pitt County Schools will be given a two week grace period from enrollment to obtain and wear the proper school uniforms.
