• Student Dress Code

    The District believes that the Student Dress Code supports the Profile of a Graduate by encouraging respect for self and others, creating a safe learning environment, and honoring diversity.

    Students and parents/guardians may choose personal dress and grooming standards as long as they follow the guidelines in this Code and Board Policy FNCA (Local).
    Overall, clothing and grooming should be:

    • Clean and neat

    • Free from distractions to learning

    • Non-disruptive to the school environment

    • Free from references to tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or other prohibited substances

    General Guidelines

    • Clothing must fit appropriately (not too tight, loose, or revealing)

    • Proper undergarments are required and may not be visible

    • Clothing must not contain profanity, obscene images, or references to drugs, alcohol, weapons, or gangs

    • No ripped or torn clothing that exposes skin or undergarments

    • No pajamas (except on approved spirit days)

    • Tattoos or markings that are offensive, disruptive, or gang-related are not allowed

    Tops (Shirts, Blouses, Sweatshirts, Sweaters, Vests)

    • Must touch the belt line (no midriff showing when standing or sitting)

    • No revealing undergarments

    • No oversized armholes, spaghetti straps, sleeveless t-shirts, backless tops, or off-the-shoulder styles

    • No low-cut, see-through, spandex, lycra, or other tight-fitting tops exposing cleavage

    Bottoms (Dresses, Jumpers, Skirts, Shorts, Pants, Jeans)

    • Dresses, skirts, jumpers, and skorts: No more than 3 inches above the knee

    • Shorts: No more than 3 inches above the knee (K–2 may wear slightly above mid-thigh)

    • Pants/shorts/jeans: Must be worn at the hip and cover undergarments

    • No excessively tight items (leggings, tights, etc., unless under an appropriate-length top)

    Shoes

    • Shoes must be worn at all times

    • If designed to be tied, they must be tied

    • No flip-flops or backless shoes

    • No unsafe footwear (house shoes, slippers, etc.)

    • Athletic/lab-appropriate shoes required for PE, athletics, and lab classes

    Hair & Grooming

    • Hair must be clean, neat, and in a non-distracting style or color

    • Mustaches, beards, and goatees must be clean, neat, and non-distracting

    • No shaved designs, markings, or colors in hair or eyebrows (except religious requirements)

    Accessories & Miscellaneous

    • No hats, caps, do-rags, wave caps, bandanas, or hoods indoors (except approved days)

    • No sunglasses indoors unless medically necessary (doctor’s note required)

    • No distracting or unsafe body piercings

    • No items (bandanas, chains, laces, shirts) that indicate gang affiliation or cause disruption

    📖 Reference: Fort Bend ISD Student/Parent Handbook, pp. 69–70