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Dress Code

It is essential that students respect the learning environment by being appropriately dressed for school. The purpose of a student dress code is not to inhibit any person's taste in attire, but rather to ensure a positive environment for learning, to promote safety, and to prevent disruptions. Any student dress or appearance, not specifically stated, which the faculty or staff deems distracting will not be permitted.

Students may call home for a change of clothes or be asked to wear school issued apparel. Students who are unable to change clothes will be isolated for the day.

  • Hoods cannot be worn on your head. Remove upon entering the building.
  • Hats, visors, durags/bonnets, & sunglasses are not allowed. Grooming tools are not to be worn in the hair.  The principal may grant exceptions for religious or medical reasons.
  • Headphones and ear buds must be stored in a pocket or bag and must not be visible unless directed by the teacher.
  • Shorts, skirts and dresses need to be of reasonable, responsible length. Slits in skirts and dresses cannot be above mid-thigh. Waistline of shorts, skirts, and pants must be on or above the hips with no underwear showing.
  • Clothing must not have holes that would attract attention and cause a distraction. Rips or holes are not allowed in shirts or tops. No undergarments should be visible. There should be no rips, holes or frayed patches above fingertip length on any clothing. Students may wear tights beneath jeans.
  • Tank tops, spaghetti strap shirts, muscle shirts, mesh jerseys, bare midriff, or see-through clothing may not be worn. Blouses and shirts must cover the tops of the shoulders. Blouses and shirts that expose any portion of the waist, hips, or midriff are not allowed. If you raise your arms to shoulder level and the stomach shows, the top is unacceptable. Other blouses and shirts that are not appropriate for school include but are not limited to: low-cut, backless, or tube tops. No undergarments should be visible.
  • No student clothing shall display words or symbols that advocate, suggest or depict violence, drugs, alcohol, sex, illegal gang affiliation or other illegal activity express or implied. Students are not allowed to display clothing or symbols that have been identified by the Gwinnett County Police Gang Taskforce as being commonly identified with gangs. Gang related attire includes but is not limited to the following: students rolling up one pant leg, gang-styled belt buckles (belt buckles which have Old English script letters and symbols), bandannas, and draping articles of clothing, towels, or other objects out of pants pockets or over the shoulder or neck area. Chains hanging from pockets are not allowed. Garments, jewelry, body art and tattoos that communicate gang allegiance are not allowed to be worn at school, and no item may be worn in a manner that communicates gang affiliation. This rule is subject to updates as additional apparel becomes identified as gang affiliated or disruptive.
  • Sagging of pants is not permitted. Waistline of shorts, skirts, and pants must be on or above the hips. All belts must be properly fastened around the waist and should not be excessive in length or hang from either side of the body. If a student must hold onto their pants in order to keep them from falling when they walk, the pants are not appropriate for school.
  • Recreational cheerleading uniforms are not to be worn during the school day.
  • Shoes must be worn at all times.
  • Pajamas, lounge pants, and soft-bottomed bedroom slippers are not appropriate for school.
  • Students may not wear blankets, capes or cloaks in school. All coats must be worn properly.

A good rule to follow is that if you have doubts, don't wear it to school. Thank you for helping us focus on instruction!

Please note that any attire deemed inappropriate and detrimental to the learning environment by a school employee, but not specifically listed herein, constitutes a violation of the PMS dress code.

Procedure for Dress Code Violations This dress code is a guide for what is considered appropriate school dress. Repeated violations will result in disciplinary action.

Students in violation of the dress code will not be permitted to return to class until they change into clothes that adhere to the Pinckneyville Middle School dress code.