Student Dress Code PK-12 grade for Many Schools

 

Uniform Colors:

  1. Shirts/Tops – Solid red, white, or black
  2. Bottoms – Khaki

 

Shirts/Tops shall be worn as follows:

  1. Solid color shirts and tops must be oxford or polo style with sleeves and a collar.
  2. Solid red, white, or black turtlenecks or undershirts may be worn under oxford or polo shirts.
  3. Shirts/tops must be tucked in. (this is waived for PK-3rd)
  4. Over-sizing of tops or vests of any kind is NOT permitted.
  5. Slip over sweatshirts are NOT permitted.

 

Shirts/tops must have no labels, logos, emblems or writing other than the name of the school or school mascot such as “Many Tigers” on them.

 

Bottoms shall be worn as follows:

  1. Girls – pants, skirts, skorts, Capri’s, jumpers, and shorts. (shorts will not be allowed in grades 9-12). All bottoms must be hemmed.

1.      All bottoms must be worn at waist level. No sagging pants are allowed.

2.      Belts must be worn with bottoms that have belt loops. 

3.      Belts must be black or brown with no writings, markings or pictures on the belt or buckle.

4.      Skirts, skorts, shorts or jumpers must be worn at the middle of the knee or below (PK-3rd must be no more than 4 inches above the knee)

5.      Slits  must not be above the knee

6.      If jumpers are worn, uniform tops must be worn underneath.

   

  1. Boys – pants or shorts (shorts will not be allowed in grades 9-12)

1.      All bottoms must be hemmed.

2.      All bottoms must be worn at waist level.  NO sagging pants are allowed.

3.      Shorts must be knee length (this is waived for PK-3rd)

4.      Belts must be worn with bottoms that have belt loops.

5.      Belts must be black or brown with no writings, markings, or pictures on the belt or buckle.

 

      NO Cargo Pants (pockets on the pant leg) or Jean Style Pants (pants with any denim in them) will be allowed.    

 

Socks and Shoes shall be worn as follows:

  1. All shoes must have closed backs or heel straps that fit snugly.
  2. Shoes must have flat heels, NO high heels at all are allowed.
  3.  Boots for boys must be worn with pants outside the boot.
  4. Boots for girls must have a flat heel and must be worn with pants outside the boots.
  5. All shoes with laces must be laced completely at all times and may not be worn untied.
  6. If socks are worn, they must match the shirt or pant color or be white.

 

Outerwear requirements:

  1. Outerwear (overcoats) may be any color. They must have no labels, logos emblems, or writing other than the name of the school or school mascot such as “Many Tigers” on them. These overcoats are Not to be worn in the classrooms, they must be left in lockers or in designated areas of classrooms without lockers.
  2. Oversize jackets & coats are NOT allowed.  This includes trench coats or dusters.
  3. Outerwear may NOT extend below the knee.
  4. Outerwear may NOT be worn in the building.
  5. Lightweight jackets or sweaters(these must have no labels, logos, emblems, or writing other than the name of the school or school mascot such as "Many Tigers" on them) in red, white, or black may be worn in the classroom and must remain unzipped at all times.
  6. NO caps, hats, or hoods may be worn in the building.

 

General Dress Requirements:

1.         Baggy, sagging, oversized or tight fitting clothing are NOT acceptable and thus prohibited.

2.         Underwear must not be visible.

3.         Earrings are limited to earlobes. PK-8th grade are allowed 1 pair of stud earrings in the earlobe only. For grades 9-12 Hoop style earrings must not exceed one (1) inch in diameter/dimension there is a limit of 2 earrings per ear for grades 9-12.

4.         Body piercing or tattoos that are visible are NOT permitted.

5.         Necklaces are limited to two (2) with the chains not wider than ˝ inch and attached pendants should not exceed a 1 ˝ inches in dimension.

6.         Collar style necklaces, gel bracelets, spike bracelets, and bracelets with charms larger than 1 inch are NOT permitted.

7.         Chains, necklaces & bracelets are NOT allowed for PK-3rd grade.

8.         Charms and pendants shall be school appropriate, Marijuana leaves, playboy symbols, etc. will NOT be permitted.

9.         No combs, picks, rakes, and/or beads shall be worn in the hair.  Hair color should be natural and/or limited to the natural range of blonde, brunette, and black.

10.      If backpacks are allowed they must be clear or mesh.

 

Spirit days:

The principal can declare Fridays as “spirit shirt” day on which students may be permitted to wear “spirit shirts” in lieu of regular uniform tops.  However “spirit shirts” must be tucked in and comply with school colors (red, white, or black).  Solid white tee shirts are NOT allowed.  Uniform bottoms must be worn as usual.  Belts will be required on these days also.

 

Dress down days:

Dress down days may be declared by the principal on special occasions.  This would allow students to wear the apparel of their choice in compliance with the general dress code.

 

Dress code at School events:

The general dress code applies to ALL STUDENTS AT ALL SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES—ON OR OFF CAMPUS.  School sponsored events include (but are not limited to) ball games, graduation, prom, homecoming, parent-night programs, etc.  

 

FINAL INTERPRETATION OF THE DRESS CODE WILL BE LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE PRINCIPAL.