4.9 — Dress Code

4.9 — Dress Code: School Policies and Services

(LCS Policy 5.10, Student Attire)

School-wide dress standards at Liberty Common School are established to create an environment of academic excellence without unnecessary distractions to reduce social distinctions.  With these dress standards, we intend to support and reinforce the themes of all aspects of Liberty Common School’s character-education efforts, including the school’s Foundation Stones.

The Dress Code is in effect for all students, every day from the start of the school day until the end of the school day.  The Dress Code will be strictly enforced by all school staff members and administrators.  Administrators will render final determinations regarding the Dress Code. 

Neatness       

Clothing worn in school should be clean, neat, and in good repair.  Students may not wear badly wrinkled, tattered, torn, threadbare, frayed, or faded clothing. No writing, drawing, or depiction (including logos) is allowed on any items worn by students.  This includes socks.  Clothing may not be worn inside out or backward. No clothing may be tied around the waist in the building.  Clothing may be fitted but not excessively tight.  Clothing may not be see-through, and fabrics must be thick enough to conceal skin and undergarments.

Tops               

Dress-code approved tops, including polo-style dresses, are short or long sleeved, with collars and no logos, in the following solid colors: navy, red, white, hunter green, burgundy.  Except for the top button or snap, all shirt and blouse buttons or snaps must be fastened. Shirts must be tucked in at all times in the building except during Physical Education classes. No hooded jackets or sweatshirts may be worn in classrooms or hallways beyond a student’s locker or hook. Sweaters, non-hooded sweatshirts, vests, three-quarter zip pullovers, and dress jackets may be worn over a Dress-Code-compliant top and must be a solid dress-code top color with no logo (Liberty Common logos are approved).*See chart for complete compliance guidelines

Bottoms        

Bottoms, with no logos, are approved in the following solid colors: tan, black, navy.  Shorts, skirts, skorts, and “uniform” jumpers may be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee in front and back when standing straight. Denim fabric is not allowed regardless of color except for approved jeans/free-dress days. Solid color leggings and tights may be worn under a skirt or jumper in any of the approved top or bottom colors. Patterned hosiery is not allowed. Dress-Code-Compliant bottoms do not include: cargo pants, cargo shorts, knit/spandex bottoms (e.g. leggings, jeggings, and tightly fitting skirts) lace/lace overlay, overalls, sweats, or nylon flight pants.  *See chart for complete compliance guidelines

Jewelry/Accessories

• No more than two earrings per ear are permitted for females.  Males may not wear earrings. No visible piercings other than on the ear will be allowed.
• Only one wristband or bracelet may be worn at a time on each arm. 
• Only one belt may be worn at a time. 
• No spikes or studs on bracelets, belts, or necklaces;
• No visible tattoos or drawings on oneself;
• No oversized, illuminated, or noise-making jewelry;
• No jewelry that depicts violence or glorifies death or violence is allowed.
• Neckties or bowties may be worn snug at the collar with a full-front buttoning or snapping shirt.
• No smart watches (any watch with functions other than telling time).

Hats               

• No hats may be worn indoors. 
• No costume style accessories (e.g. cat-ear headbands).

Shoes and Socks

• Shoes need to be appropriate for daily activity and may not be distracting (e.g. light-up shoes).
• Sandals worn with heel-straps are approved.  
• Tennis shoes with non-marking soles must be worn in gym class.
• No writing, drawing, or depiction (including logos) allowed on socks.
• Brand logos are permitted on shoes.

Hair                

• Hair color must be natural and limited to two natural colors. 
• No hair tinsel or radical/distracting hairstyles (e.g. mohawk, shaved designs, etc.). 

Outerwear     

No hats, gloves or cold-weather outerwear (parkas, jackets, coats, and hooded sweatshirts) may be worn in the building beyond a student’s hook or locker.

Fieldtrips       

Students must be in Dress Code or a modified version of the School-Wide Dress Code at the discretion of the teacher.

Free-Dress Days/Olympic Day 

Clothing must be in good condition, not tattered, frayed, threadbare, or see-through. Tops must have sleeves and must cover the shoulders, midriff, cleavage and undergarments.  Bottoms must be no shorter than three inches above the knee.  No knit/spandex/athletic leggings, jeggings, yoga pants, and tightly fitting skirts.  No clothing depicting violence or glorifying death, alcohol or drugs. All students will wear their Olympic Day class t-shirts on Olympic Day.

Full Dress Code