DRESS CODE
Student Dress Code Policy
Metro Nashville Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment. Meigs students are expected to always dress appropriately showing respect for themselves and others.
Special Provisions:
Meigs reserves the right to modify this policy as necessary and reserves the right to determine what might be disruptive and unsafe.
Metro Nashville Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment. Meigs students are expected to always dress appropriately showing respect for themselves and others.
- Inappropriate or disrespectful attire will not be allowed.
- Shorts/skirts/dresses must be mid-thigh in length.
- Undershirts/tank tops/spaghetti straps are prohibited for males and females. If worn, they must be worn with another “cover up” shirt.
- Shoulders, backs, chests, and midriffs must be covered.
- Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Flip flops, house shoes, slippers, and sandals without a heal strap are not appropriate.
- Hats and other head coverings (including hoodies and bandanas) are prohibited.
Special Provisions:
- Approved head coverings worn as part of a student’s bona fide religious practices or beliefs shall not be prohibited under this policy. Meigs will provide reasonable accommodation to students whose bona fide religious belief, medical condition, or disability requires special clothing.
- Writing or images of substances that are illegal for teens (i.e. drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products) or are otherwise offensive, lewd, indecent, vulgar, obscene, profane or gang-related, or constitute racial or ethnic slurs, may not be worn.
- Chains and spiked accessories are not permissible.
Meigs reserves the right to modify this policy as necessary and reserves the right to determine what might be disruptive and unsafe.
