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Dress Code

Dress Code

This dress code shall be interpreted in accordance with APS Board Policy JCDB. Ultimately, the responsibility for the dress and grooming of a student rests primarily with the student and the parents/guardians. Parents/guardians and students are responsible for ensuring compliance with the school dress code. As such, all students are responsible for complying with the district dress code during school hours and school activities. 

The following is expected of all students at King Middle School: 

This student dress code shall not be interpreted or enforced in any manner that conflicts with Policy JAA, Equal Educational Opportunities, which states that, "No student shall be subjected to discrimination or harassment because of the student's race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, hair texture, protective hairstyles (including, but not limited to, braids, locs, twists or bantu knots) or any legally protected status in any of the Atlanta Public Schools' education programs, activities or practices. Students are allowed to wear clothing that expresses their self-identified gender."

The student dress code requires the following:

1. A top (shirt/sweater/blouse) of opaque (non-see through) fabric

2. A bottom (pant, skirt, shorts, dress) of opaque (non-see through) fabric

3. Shoes

4. Appropriate undergarments that are not visible

Students are free to wear specific apparel for medical purposes or as a part of a personal religious or spiritual practice as applicable.

Restrictions
  • Clothing and/or jewelry must not contain words or symbols that are gang- related, sexually suggestive, obscene or promote illegal behavior.
  • Clothing and/or jewelry must not contain any advertisement or display of words or symbols associated with alcohol, illegal drugs or tobacco.
  • Students may not wear flip-flops, athletic slides or any footwear that does not support the front and back of the foot.