Families

BDF Dress Code

Student Dress Code: The following are the guidelines governing student dress in accordance with Prince George’s County School Policy.

HEAD:

Headdresses can be worn indoors for religious or health reasons. Hats, bonnets, or bandanas may NOT be warn inside the building.

SHIRTS AND BLOUSES:

Shirts and blouse should be continuos from neckline to waist. NO portion of the midsection should be shown. All shirts must have sleeves/straps that are a minimum of 2 inches wide. No strapless shirts.
No clothing with vulgar language, obscene pictures, weapons, drugs/alcohol or drug paraphernalia and tobacco products.
No identifiable gang/crew clothing or paraphernalia.

SKIRTS, DRESSES, AND SHORTS:

Skirts, dresses, shorts, and skorts should be approximately six inches below the buttocks or no shorter than fingertip level.
Shorts should be secured at the waist: no sagging below the waist to expose undergarments. Shorts should not have “holes” or “shredded” openings that reveal parts of the legs, thighs and/or buttocks to exposed skin or undergarments. Shorts with “holes” or “shredded” openings must have covering (ex. Tights, leggings, shorts, football tights/girdles) underneath.
“Biker/Spandex” shorts must be worn with an upper covering (ex. shirt, sweater) that is approximately six inches below the buttocks, or no shorter than fingertip level.
Dresses must have straps that are at least two inches wide. NO strapless dresses.
Body suits must be covered with a long shirt.

PANTS:

Pants should be secured at the waist: no sagging below the waist to expose undergarments. Pants should not have “holes” or “shredded” openings that reveal parts of the legs, thighs, and/or buttocks to exposed skin or undergarments. Pants with “holes” or “shredded” openings must have covering (ex. Tights, leggings, shorts, football tights/girdles) underneath.
Tights, stretch pants, leggings, and/or spandex body suits must be worn with an upper covering (ex. shirt/sweater) that is approximately six inches below the buttocks, or no shorter than fingertip level.

OUTERWEAR:

Students are permitted to wear sweaters, sweater vests, and sweatshirts for added warmth while in the building. Students may wear “hooded” sweatshirts, however, they are not permitted to wear their “hoods” while in the building.
Coats, jackets, vests, and other similar cold weather clothing are not permitted to be worn in the building. Students are to place such garments in their lockers or other areas designated by teachers and staff.
Gloves, scarves, earmuffs, and other similar cold weather clothing are not permitted to be worn in the building.

BACKPACKS:

Backpacks with wheels are prohibited … they will not fit inside the school lockers.

SHOES:

Flip flops, sandals, shower shoes, “slipper” type shoes are prohibited, as they do not provide secure and safe footwear for students. Crocs that fasten securely around the ankle or heal are permitted and must be fastened at all times (placed in sport mode). Examples of shoes in violation of the dress code are pictured below.

The following type of footwear are in line with the dress code:	The following type of footwear are NOT in line with the dress code:

BDF Dress Code