Wake County Dress Code Policy

Students are expected to adhere to standards of dress and appearance that are compatible with an effective learning environment. Presenting a bodily appearance or wearing clothing which is disruptive, provocative, revealing, profane, vulgar, offensive or obscene, or which endangers the health and safety of the student or others is prohibited.

Examples of prohibited dress or appearance include, but are not limited to, the following:

• exposed undergarments
• sagging pants
• bare midriff shirts
• strapless shirts
• attire with messages or illustration that are lewd, indecent, or vulgar or that advertise any product or service not permitted by law to minors
• head covering of any kind
• see-through clothing
• attire that exposes cleavage
• any adornment such as chains or spikes that reasonably could be perceived as or used as a weapon
• any symbols, styles or attire frequently associated with intimidation, violence or violent groups about which students at a particular school have been notified.