FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL DRESS CODE

FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL DRESS CODE
UPPER AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
All students are expected to follow the dress code while school is in session (including review days, exam days, senior internship,
etc.). The faculty and administration will enforce the dress code daily, and when needed may deem attire inappropriate on a case
by case basis.
Boys:
• Collared shirts are required at all times, (dress shirts, polos, oxfords, turtlenecks, etc.) regardless of the clothing
item that a student may choose to wear over the collared shirt.
• All shirts must remain tucked in throughout the day.
• Pants and shorts must be worn above hip level; pants may not drag on the ground.
• Sweaters, solid colored sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, and sweatshirts bearing only the name of a college or
FCDS may be worn only with a collared shirt underneath. Sweaters and sweatshirts do not need to be tucked in.
• Dress slacks (khakis, etc.) and solid-colored jeans are permitted.
• Shoes that have straps designed to be worn between the toes are not permitted. Also, ‘soccer slides/shower shoes
are not acceptable.
• Pierced jewelry of any kind may not be worn.
Girls:
• Shirts or blouses with conservative, non-revealing necklines are required, regardless of the clothing item that a
student may choose to wear over her shirt or blouse.
• Shirts or blouses may not be too tight and no undergarments may be visible at any time.
• Shirts or blouses must be tucked in or long enough so that no area of the midriff is exposed at any time.
• Tank tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps and halter tops are not permitted.
• Skirts, shorts and dresses may not be shorter than three inches above the top of the knee.
• Pants and shorts must be worn above hip level; pants may not drag on the ground.
• Skirts, shorts and pants that are frayed, torn or otherwise altered are not permitted.
• Leggings/tights/pantyhose may be worn only if the outer garment is no shorter than mid-thigh.
• Sweaters, solid-colored sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, and sweatshirts bearing only the name of a college or
FCDS may be worn with an appropriate shirt underneath. Sweaters and sweatshirts do not need to be tucked in.
• Shoes with a strap designed to be worn between the toes are not permitted unless the shoe also features a heel strap.
No shoes may be amended by the student to meet this requirement. Also, ‘soccer slides/shower shoes,’ flip-flops,
and any other form of recreational sandals are not acceptable (Reefs, Rainbows, Tevas, etc.).
• Other than earrings in earlobes, pierced jewelry may not be worn.
A student found in violation of the FCDS dress code must immediately correct their dress in one of the following ways:
• Student may change into dress-code appropriate clothing that is in their possession on campus.
• Dress-code appropriate clothing may be brought to the student from off campus.
• Dress-code appropriate clothing may be purchased from the Fury Limited at a cost to the student.
ALL-SCHOOL
The following are not acceptable for FCDS students:
• Clothing which refers to alcoholic beverages, tobacco, illegal substances, or that includes derogatory or obscene
language.
• T-shirts, including long-sleeved, and overalls (except as noted above for Lower School).
• Clothing that has silk-screened or stenciled lettering, images, logos, or brand names. (Small, embroidered logos are
acceptable.)
• Clothing which is excessively baggy, too short, too tight, or too revealing. (Tank tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, halter
tops, and bare midriffs are not permitted.)
• Clothing which is ripped, torn, patched, or is otherwise visibly damaged or altered.
• Cut-offs, pants, or shorts made of spandex, nylon, or other knits.

Formal Dress
• Athletic apparel of any kind (i.e. jerseys, warm-up suits, headbands, wristbands, etc.).
• Hats and sunglasses.
• Any visible undergarments.
• Any shoe with a strap between the toes, unless accompanied by a support strap around the heel.
• Flip-flops and recreational sandals (Reefs, Rainbows, Tevas, etc.).
• Sloppy or unkempt hairstyles. Hair may not be worn in a fashion that prevents clear eye contact with faculty.
On certain designated days during the year, and for all off-campus trips (including away games), students will be expected to wear
formal dress unless otherwise notified. Formal dress is a shirt and tie for boys, a dress or a dress blouse with a skirt or dressy pants for
girls.
Dress Down Days
With permission of the faculty and administration, students may take advantage of periodic dress down days on which T-shirts, hats,
jerseys, etc. may be worn. In addition, athletic teams and clubs may be given permission to dress in a manner to identify themselves as a
group.