• Shirts or blouses shall be appropriately fastened in accordance with the design of that shirt or blouse. 
• All shirts and blouses must have sleeves.
• All shirts and blouses must have a collar.
• Shirts and blouses may not be tied up.
• Collared shirts must be worn on the outside, not covered up by another shirt.
• Midriffs should not be shown at any time.
• Strapless or low-cut clothing or tops and outfits that provide minimum coverage or are of the suggestive nature are prohibited; halter tops, tank tops, spaghetti strap style dresses or shirts, muscle shirts or other clothing which may be distracting are prohibited.
• All shirts or blouses worn under other clothing items (such as jackets or sweaters) must adhere to these guidelines because outer garments should be able to be removed in warm weather. 

BOTTOMS

• Shorts and skirts must be no shorter than three inches above the knee.  The slit of the skirt may not extend higher than fingertip length.  If leggings are worn under shorts or skirts, they must still meet these same guidelines. 
• Pants shall be properly fastened, buttoned, zipped and worn at the natural waistline.  No makeshift belts such as chains, ropes, or cords are permitted.  Belts must be buckled.
• Due to safety concerns, pants should not drag on the floor.
• Pajama pants and undergarments, such as boxer shorts, may not be worn as outerwear, nor should they be visible at anytime. 
• Purchased clothing with holes cut into the garment will be reviewed by the administration.  Skin must not be visible through holes above the knee.

FOOTWEAR

• Shoes (appropriate footwear) shall be worn at all times. The following are not permitted for safety reasons:  open toed shoes, shoes without backs/straps, thonged shoes/sandals, flip flops, beach style sandals, shoes with metal bottoms, shoes with wheels, mesh shoes, and any type of slipper.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Clothing cannot be excessively tight.
• Only prescription eyewear is allowed.
• Any articles of clothing or jewelry that could likely cause injury, such as chains, bracelets, rings, chokers with or without spikes or studs are prohibited.  Wallet chains of any length are prohibited.  Safety pins are not allowed.
• Apparel or symbols (on clothing or shaved into the hair/eyebrows) which may be considered gang related are prohibited.
• Symbols that promote the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco or any other illegal activity are prohibited.
• Clothing with slogans or advertising of a controversial or obscene nature is prohibited.
• Adornments, which are attached (pierced) to exposed body parts (other than the ears) are prohibited.  Specifically, jewelry for pierced tongues, noses, eyebrows, and lips is not permitted.
• While on campus the wearing of hats, jacket hoods, or sunglasses, except in conjunction with designated school-approved activities or at authorized athletic practices or activities are prohibited.  Hats may be worn at P.E. only.  Bandanas, wristbands, and stocking caps are not permitted.
• No writing, tattoos, or body stickers on face, arms, hands, or legs.  No writing on clothing with pens or markers.
• HAIR MUST BE A NATURAL COLOR.  Hair styles and/or hair carvings that are deemed by an administrator as distracting or inappropriate for school are not permitted.
• Due to various health issues for many students and staff, all perfume, cologne, body spray, sunscreen, and other strong aromatic items must be applied at home.  None will be allowed at Trafalgar Middle School or on the school bus.
• Intentionally altered clothing is prohibited.

Students are expected to meet dress code expectations each day of school.  Students who choose not to meet the dress code will not be permitted in class until appropriate clothing is secured.  The administration reserves the right to declare other items not covered in this dress code inappropriate for school.  The final decision as to whether an item is appropriate for school rests with the school administration.  Repeated, purposeful violations of the TMS dress code will be considered as insubordination.  Insubordination will be dealt with in accordance with the guidelines in the Code of Conduct for Lee County Public Schools.