Dress Code

West Lee Middle School Dress Code

Dress Code

West Lee Middle School will follow the Lee County Schools handbook regarding dress code (Rule 12).

Student dress and grooming must be appropriate, safe, and not disruptive to the educational environment.  The following are inappropriate and not permitted.  Please note this is not an exhaustive list, and discretion should be used about appropriate clothing and items brought to school:

  • Sagging pants and oversized clothing

  • Clothing and accessories which can be perceived as weapons

  • Clothing and attire with any symbols or styles associated with intimidation, violence, or  

    violent groups

  • Clothing and items with messages or illustrations which are lewd, derogatory, indecent, 

    vulgar or advertising and product or service not permitted by law to minors, such as 

    drugs, illegal substances, tobacco and alcohol

  • Clothing, shorts, dresses and skirts which are excessively tight or shorter than 

    mid-thigh*

  • Clothing with excessive holes, see-through materials, strapless, tank and 

    spaghetti tops**

  • Clothing exposing cleavage, midriff and undergarments 

Clothing worn inappropriately, such as unbuckled belts, inside out or 

  backward, unfastened, pants and skirts not at waistline, rolled-up pants, 

    and shoes not tied or secured (including bedroom slippers)

  •  Sunglasses and head coverings of any kind are not to be worn inside the       

    buildings*** 

  • Face paint is not allowed unless it is related to school activities or events.

  • Blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals are not allowed.

  • Costumes are not permitted unless there is a specified spirit day allowing for them

  • Sleepwear is not permitted unless there is a specified spirit day allowing for them

 

* Leggings may be worn with shirts/dresses that are at least mid-thigh in length.

**Holes in pants that reveal skin should not be above mid-thigh, since shorts, dresses, and 

  Skirts cannot be shorter than mid-thigh.  Sleeveless shirts (not tank tops) may be worn but  

  should not reveal undergarments.

***Head coverings include hoods, hats, shower caps, etc.