North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts

NFMAA Dress Code 2023-2024

Students at NFMAA should abide by the Lee School District’s policy as outlined in the Code of Conduct, in addition to the more specific dress code designed especially for our school.  Personal appearance will not detract from the educational process.  The purpose of the dress code is to encourage students to focus on the learning process without the distractions of unsuitable dress and grooming.  Students will maintain a clean, orderly appearance at all times.

TOPS 

• Any color, solid polo style collared shirts, 

Long or short sleeved

Logos are to be kept smaller than a quarter. 

• Any NFMAA Club/Activity shirts

• Shirts purchased in the NFMAA School Store 

• T-shirts from other schools, clubs/activities outside of

school, are not permitted

• All shirts worn beneath uniform shirts must be school

colors.

BOTTOMS

• Uniform pants, shorts, skirts, skorts or jumpers must be navy blue, black, or khakis only

• Skirts, skorts, shorts must be adequate in coverage and length - no more than 2 inches above the knee

• All bottoms must be worn at the natural waistline and must fit properly - not overly tight or baggy.  “Skinny Jean” style uniform bottoms are not permitted. No rolling up of shorts / pants.

• Tights / leggings under dress and or skirt must be uniform color (white, red, navy, gray) and of solid color

• The following are not permitted: denim jeans, spandex, yoga pants, leggings as pants, jeggings, pajama bottoms, sweatpants, pants with holes/shreds

SHOES

• Sneakers or enclosed toe style shoes must be worn

at all times.

• The following are not permitted: open toed shoes, high

heels, flip-flops, slippers, shoes with wheels, crocs, or

slides.

JACKETS / COLD WEATHER WEAR

• Zip up jackets and sweaters are permitted; however, they must be left open during school hours 

(red, navy blue, white or gray preferred colors)

• All jackets and sweaters must be appropriate in length and hang at the waist.  

• Jackets cannot be tied around the waist or draped over shoulders. No long trench coats permitted

• The following are not permitted at any time: pullover hoodies

• NFMAA jackets or sweatshirts purchased from school may be worn

HEADWEAR

• Hats or sunglasses may be worn for sun protection

during outdoor PE time or other authorized outdoor

activities.

• Hats, hoods, caps, bandanas, grooming combs,

headgear, or sunglasses may not be worn during the

school day.

PE Attire

• Tennis shoes and socks are required

• Caps, hats, and / or sunglasses may be worn for PE classes

• Sunscreen can be worn, but must be applied at home

• Students that do not wear appropriate shoes on PE days will sit out for that day

MISCELLANEOUS

• Articles of clothing, jewelry, accessories (fanny packs), or adornments that could cause injury and / or a distraction (chains, bracelets, rings, chokers with or without spikes, or studs are not permitted.

• Apparel, bandanas, emblems, insignias, badges, or symbols that promote the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, illegal, or gang related activities are not permitted at any time while on school property.

• Adornments, either attached or pierced to exposed body parts other than ears are not permitted.  Examples include, but are not limited to objects attached or pierced to the tongue, nose, eyebrows, cheeks, and/or lips.