Know your school\'s dress code

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By James Roberts, Staff Writer
Some dress codes at local schools saw minor tweaks while otherswill remain unchanged for the 2008-2009 school year.

From preparation for the work place to safety concerns, schoolsadopt dress codes for a variety of reasons. School administratorsalso say that student grades and behavior also improve when dresscodes policies are adopted.

Following are some of the dress dos and don'ts for the upcomingschool year. Contact the schools for individual school dress codesor a complete list for what can and cannot be worn during class.
Campbellsville Elementary

Don't wear:

- Any apparel that disrupts education.

- Clothing that advertises drugs, alcohol or tobacco or thatpromotes or suggests lewd messages or violence.

- Clothing with holes, tears or unfinished hems.

- Sunglasses, bandannas, combs or picks, chains or head coverings[except for religious or medical reasons].

- Sandals without straps around the ankles, flip-flops and Healies.

- Key chains.

Campbellsville Middle

Do wear:

- Plaid, khaki or solid twill pants, slacks, shorts or blue jeans.Decorative patches, embroidery, tears and other decorations arebanned. Shorts must be below the knee level.

- Any color polo or oxford style shirt with collar and long orshort sleeves that is tucked in. Any writing or design must besmaller than a credit card. Campbellsville Eagles or CampbellsvilleUniversity apparel is allowed. Jerseys only allowed on designateddays.

- Sweatshirts or sweaters without hoods that fit properly may beworn over an approved shirt.

- Shoes that are secured to the entire foot.
Don't wear:

- Piercings other than on the ears.

- Head apparel or wristbands.

- Sunglasses, unless prescribed by a doctor.

- Unnatural hair color.

Campbellsville High School

Do wear:

- Khaki, jeans, dress, corduroy and dress knit pants worn at thewaist, with no sagging and properly fitting. Jeans cannot haveembroidery or any kind of marking. Belts must be worn if pants havebelt loops. Shorts that are at least knee length. No cargo orcarpenter pants or shorts.

- Skirts worn at the waist and not more than 2 inches above theknee.

- Long or short sleeve polo style shirts with fold down collars orlong or short sleeve oxfords with no more than the top two buttonsundone. Shirts must be tucked in.

- Low-collar or buttonless shirts/blouses with a visible crew ormock neck shirt underneath.

- Campbellsville High T-shirts only and crew neck, V-neck andcardigan-style sweaters and sweatshirts.

- Hooded sweatshirts as outerwear. Hoods must be removed uponentering the building.

- Tennis shoes, sandals, open heel, clogs, loafers, boots or dressshoes.



Don't wear.

- Chains or spikes.

- Hats, bandannas, hoods, scarves, headbands or sweatbands.

- Jackets, coats or gloves between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

- Flip-flops.



Kentucky Christian School

Do wear:

- Long or short sleeve red, white or blue button down oxfords, poloshirts, turtle necks or KCS T-shirts.

- Button-front, crew neck, V-neck sweaters or sweatshirts of anysolid color that are worn over an approved shirt.

- Navy or khaki twill pants, plain or pleated front, with looped orelastic waist. Plain four or five pocket jeans, boot or straightleg that fit properly. Jeans must not have embroidery or any othermarkings. Belts must be worn if pants have loops.

- Navy or khaki shorts, plain or pleated, with looped or elasticwaist. Length can be no higher than 3 inches above the knee.

- Navy or khaki skirts, skorts or jumpers.

- Athletic, loafers and rubber-soled Mary Jane shoes with soles 2inches thick or less. Laces must always be tied.



Don't wear:

- Hats or caps indoors.

- Scarves, bandannas or oversized headbands.



Taylor County Elementary

Do wear:

- Shorts and skirts that reach to the end of the fingertips whenarms are at students' side.

Don't wear:

- Bike shorts.

- Hats, bandannas or chains.

- Tank tops, halter-tops, spaghetti straps, tube tops, cut-offT-shirts or jersey tops with holes.

- Any item with racial, vulgar, suggestive or gang-themed printing.



Taylor County Middle/High

Do wear:

- Pants, skirts, capris and shorts made of denim or twill worn atthe waist and fitting properly. Shorts, skirts and dresses must endbelow the knee.

- Solid, striped or plaid polo or oxford shirts, sweaters, crew orturtleneck shirts with only the top two buttons undone.

- Solid-colored or Taylor County school-affiliated T-shirts,sweatshirts or hoodies. Hoods cannot be worn on head inside school.

- Tennis shoes, sandals, open heel clogs, loafers, boots, dressshoes or flip-flops.

- Jackets.



Don't wear:

- Clothing with slashes, cuts or holes.

-Pajamas.

- Visible tattoo.

- See-through fabric.

- Attire with vulgar or suggestive messages.

- Chains, spiked or metal objects worn as belts.

- Winter coats, trench coats, gloves, scarves or arm sleeves duringthe school day.

- Hats, bandannas, hoods, scarves, sweatbands, unnatural haircolor, mohawks, spiked hair, designs cut into hair or hair coveringeyes or face.

- Leather collars, wristbands, dog collars, spiked items, facialpiercings, Confederate flags, unnatural contacts or chainsconnected to belts or wallets.

- Staff Writer James Roberts can be reached at 465-8111 Ext. 226 orby e-mail at writer@cknj.com. Comment on this story atwww.cknj.com.