NFMAA Dress Code for 2022-2023
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.
PE Attire
Tennis shoes and socks are required for physical education classes.
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
Per the School District of Lee County:
Failure to comply with dress code requirements and schools with uniform
policies will have the following consequences:
First: warning, minor infraction in Focus
Second: phone call home, minor infraction in Focus, loss of eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities for a maximum of 5 days
Third: phone call home, minor infraction in Focus, loss of eligibility for
participation in extracurricular activities for a maximum of 30 days
Fourth: referral in Focus, parent notified for change of clothes, and attendance in Saturday school
Fifth: administrative hearing
TOPS
polo style collared shirts, long or short sleeved, in plain, solid colors - red, navy blue, white, hunter green, or gray only.
NFMAA school logo & Arts logo Polo shirts, as well as NFMAA t-shirts, purchased from NFMAA.
Club and activity shirts may only be worn on Friday’s, must be purchased or received from NFMAA. T-shirts from other schools, clubs/activities outside of school, are not permitted
All shirts are recommended to be tucked in at the waist during the entire school day.
All shirts worn beneath uniform shirts must be school colors.
BOTTOMS
Uniform pants, shorts, skirts, skorts or jumpers must be navy blue 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 hip hugger or low rider styles 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
Following are not permitted: denim jeans (or jean-like), cargo, carpenter, painter, corduroy, spandex, yoga pants, pajama bottoms, sweatpants, jeans with holes/shreds
SHOES
Sneakers or other “enclosed” style shoes must be worn at all times.
Following are not permitted: open toed shoes, open heels, extreme heels, flip-flops, bedroom slippers, shoes with wheels, crocs, slides, or any footwear considered unsafe
JACKETS / COLD WEATHER WEAR
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. They cannot be tied around the waist or draped over shoulders. No long trench coats permitted
The Following are not permitted at any time: hoodies
NFMAA jackets or sweatshirts purchased from school may be worn
HEADWEAR / HAIR
Hats, hoods, caps, bandanas, grooming combs, headgear, or sunglasses may not be worn during the school day.
Hats or sunglasses may be worn for sun protection during outdoor PE time or other authorized outdoor activities.
Following are not permitted: extreme hairstyles or hair colors that are distracting or disruptive to the learning environment, mohawks, faux-hawks, shaved designs or unnatural hair colors (pink, blue, red, etc)
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 of prohibited adornments include, but are not limited to objects attached or pierced to the tongue, nose, eyebrows, cheeks, and/or lips.