Oak Hammock Middle School

Title I School

The purpose of the Dress Code is to encourage students to focus on the learning process without the distractions of unsuitable dress and grooming. Students shall maintain a clean, orderly appearance at all times. The responsibility for the personal appearance of the student rests with the parent/guardian and the student. Personal appearance shall not disrupt the educational process. A student who is dressed appropriately is demonstrating a respect for self and others, as well as contributing to a safe and orderly learning environment.

REVIEW OAK HAMMOCK’S DRESS CODE POLICY BEFORE PURCHASING SCHOOL CLOTHES FOR YOUR CHILD.

Shirts:

• Solid color 2- to 5-button standard polo in any color.
• No designs, large logos, patterns, or writing permitted (unless school designed shirt).
• No stripes on collar or sleeves.
• Shirts must be worn appropriately, provide sufficient coverage, and only the top, button may be worn open.
• Shirts must be tucked in and remain tucked in when arms are raised above the head.
• Logos must be smaller than a half dollar, unless a school logo or design.
• Undershirts either short sleeve or long sleeve must be white in color if the shirt is visible.
• Club and activity t-shirts purchased or received from school may also be worn.

Uniform Pants/Shorts/Capris/Skirts:

• Solid khaki or navy in color; no patterns, camouflage, plaid, or logos.
• Bottoms must be worn at the natural waistline and must fit appropriately; low-rise and oversized pants are not allowed.
• No jeans or jean material of any color.
• No Lycra, Spandex, yoga pants, or stretch fabric allowed.
• A belt must be worn with bottoms containing belt loops.
• Shorts and skirts must be knee length or longer.
• Belt buckles should not display names, logos, flags, or other insignia.
• Skirts should not contain slits.
• All one-color attire is not allowed; shirts must be a different color from bottoms.

Sweaters or Jackets:

• Any solid color plain jacket may be worn on cool days.
• Jackets must button or zip the entire length of the front.
• Jackets may not have large logos (larger than a half dollar), writing or designs on the front or back.
• No jean jackets.
• The sweater or jacket must be worn with a shirt that meets dress code requirements and cannot be tied around the waist; hoods on jackets may not be worn on head.
• Jackets must remain unzipped the full length of the jacket during the school day.
• Pullover sweaters, jackets, hoodies, and sweatshirts are not allowed.

Footwear:

• Closed toe shoes secured properly including sneakers, loafers, and top-siders.
• No flip-flops, crocs, slippers, sport sandals, open back shoes or boots (cowboy, hiking, Timberland).

Face Coverings:

The School District of Lee County (“District”) is committed to protecting students during the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the student population, the District hereby enacts the following requirements regarding face coverings during the COVID-19 emergency:

• Effective immediately, all students attending Lee County Schools must wear appropriate face coverings that cover the mouth, nose, and chin when on school board property, at a school board activity, or riding a bus or other approved transportation. It is requested that all students provide their own face masks.
• The wearing of a face covering is a health issue. Student compliance with wearing a face covering will be dealt with as a health issue, not as a discipline issue.
• Students will be provided with opportunities for breaks where they can remove their face covering while maintaining appropriate social distancing under adult supervision.
• Exceptions to the face covering requirement:
• Face coverings should adhere to the following requirements:

Other Reminders:

• All bandannas, regardless of the design, are not allowed on campus.
• Clothing that is torn, frayed, or in disrepair is not acceptable.
• Lines/designs in eyebrows or hair are not allowed.
• Articles of clothing, decorative headbands (such as cat ears), jewelry, accessories or adornments that could likely cause injury and/or a distraction–such as chains, bracelets, rings, chokers–with or without spikes or studs–are prohibited.
• Necklaces of any kind should be worn under the shirt. Huge fashion jewelry is prohibited.
• Apparel, emblems, insignias, badges, or symbols that promote the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, illegal or gang-related activities are prohibited at all times while on school property.
• Tattoos and facial piercings are prohibited.

Administration will designate special event days and provide the students with information on how the dress code may be altered for those days.

All other Dress Code requirements already in the student handbook and aligned with the Lee County School District apply.