Dress Regulations

Fuqua School believes that appropriate dress is a statement of high standards and that appearance should support the learning process. Students are expected to follow the dress regulations from the time they get on the bus or arrive at school until they leave campus. The dress regulations do not apply to athletic or social events, to the after school extended day care program, or to pre-kindergartners.

• Items of clothing must be selected from the following:
  
  

              Shirts

• button up the front or pullover (knit sport shirt or turtleneck) with collar and sleeves (long or short)
• any solid color
  
• no flannel, denim, satin, velvet/velour, or see-through fabrics
  
  Sweaters
  

• cardigan, v-neck, crew, sweater vest, or turtleneck
• any solid color
  
• must be worn over a collared shirt (exception – turtleneck)
  
  Sweatshirts and Fleeces
  

• non-hooded: finished neckline, wrists, and hem
• hooded: finished wrists and hem
• any solid color
  
• must be worn over a collared shirt
• zip-up sweatshirts may only be worn as outer garments
  
• Fuqua School sweatshirts and fleeces encouraged
• all sweatshirts and fleeces (hooded and non-hooded) worn as outer garments must adhere to solid colors permitted for sweaters and may not have logos greater than 2".
  
  Blazers/Sports Coats/Suits
  

• color: white, navy, red, light blue, grey, or black
• solid colors or pinstripes permitted
  
  Slacks
  

• full-length, straight leg, flat or pleated front (no baggy fit, over-sized, cargo, carpenter, wind pants, athletic sweats, flares, or pants that can be altered with zippers, buttons, etc.)
• no lace-up pants (front, sides)
• belted or fitted waist (includes elastic waistband)
• solid color: khaki, navy, or black
• no denim, leather, imitation leather, satin, or velvet/velour
  
  Shorts and Capris
  

• flat or pleated front (no baggy fit, over-sized, cargo, carpenter, wind shorts, or athletic shorts)
• belted or fitted waist (includes elastic waistband)
• solid color: khaki, navy, or black
• no denim, leather, imitation leather, satin, velvet/velour
  
  Skirts and Skorts
  

• belted or fitted waist (includes elastic waistband)
• solid color: khaki, navy, or black
• no denim, leather, imitation leather, satin, velvet/velour
  
  Jumpers
  

• must be worn over a collared shirt
• solid color: khaki, navy, or black
• no denim, leather, imitation leather, satin, velvet-velour
  
  Shoes
  

• dress shoes (lace ups, loafers, flats), dress boots, casual boots, plain sandals (no *flip-flops, swimming shoes, or jellies/clear plastic), or athletic/tennis shoes (no embellishments) *A  flip-flop is a flat shoe (rubber, leather, or plastic) with a thong that goes between the toes and no heel strap.
• heels no higher than 2”
• strap or back on heels with the exception of clogs (grades K-5 and 6-8)
• (Grades 6-12) dominant color: black, brown, white, navy, or gray
• inclement weather: appropriate protective footwear permitted
  
  Tights/Stockings
  

• solid colors: neutral, khaki, white, navy, red, black, or brown
  
  Belts (grades 2-12 required; grades K-1 optional)
  

• solid colors: black, brown, white, or navy
• no embellishments (brads, rivets, studs, designs)
  
  Ties
  

• necktie or bowtie
• no inappropriate or offensive words/pictures
  
  Lower School Travel Attire (required for field trips)
  
  

• khaki pants, skirts, skorts, shorts
• red collared shirt
  

• All clothing must be clean, free of holes, hemmed/finished, of proper size, and fastened and worn appropriately. No pants may drag on the ground.

• All shirts must be long enough to be tucked in and must be worn tucked in at all times. Sweaters, sweatshirts, and fleeces may be worn outside.

• No low-cut or lace-up shirts.

• No tight or revealing clothing.

• Undergarments may not be visible except at the neckline. T- shirts and camisoles which are visible at the neck must be white.

• Shorts, skorts, skirts, and jumpers must be no shorter than 6” above the knee as measured from the floor when kneeling. Slits may be no higher than 6” above the knee.

• Manufacturer’s logos and personal monograms can be no larger than 2”; no logos on belts and belt buckles. Fuqua School logos are encouraged.

• Belts must be worn with pants, shorts, skirts, and skorts which have belt loops.

• Heavy shirts (i.e., flannel shirts, quilted shirts) may not be worn as jackets.

• Camouflage and “official” military attire may not be worn.

• Outerwear may not be worn indoors unless permission has been granted by a teacher or administrator.

• Shoes and boots must be clean and shined as appropriate and properly laced.

• Caps, hats, and other head coverings (i.e., sweatbands, bandannas) may not be worn inside buildings unless permission has been granted by a teacher or administrator.

• No heavy chains may be worn.

• Hair must be neat, clean, out of the face (including out of the eyes), of a natural color, and not distracting.

• Visible tattoos are not permitted.

• Visible body piercing and imitation body piercing, other than in the area of the ear, are not permitted. Tongue piercing is prohibited.

• Boys: Earrings may not be worn. Beards and mustaches are not permitted. Sideburns may be no longer than the bottom of the earlobe.

• Students will honor special dress-up days when required, including travel attire for Lower School.