School Uniform Code

How can I customize this uniform without getting in trouble?

This is the school uniform list:

SCHOOL UNIFORMS


We believe that the dress code is an important component in promoting and teaching many characteristics that we feel are essential such as responsibility, accountability, attention to detail, and the importance of a neat and well-groomed appearance. There are guidelines that govern dress and grooming to ensure a relatively consistent appearance. Our uniform also serves as a reminder that each of our students is a part of something special and unique, something that is greater than they are. Thus there are guidelines that govern dress and grooming to ensure a consistency of appearance. (I hate our principal for this. Ha)

DRESS CODE

1.All attire must be neat, clean, and appropriately sized. (Neat? Clean?)

2. Clothing Identification: To facilitate the return of lost clothing, all items should be clearly labeled with nametags or indelible ink. (On everything? Even pants? Who is going to steal my pants?! Stealing pants is SO un-American.

3. Uniform clothing is required for all grades, K4 - 12th, and must be purchased from certain stores: (I’m not going to list them) AND meet the uniform requirements detailed at the bottom of this section.



SHIRTS (Girls and Boys):

***School insignia is required. ***

- Any T-Shirt worn under a knit shirt must be solid white. Long sleeved T-Shirts are not allowed underneath short sleeved knit shirts.
- All shirts must be worn tucked in at all times. (Nobody does. SO TAKE THAT!)


SWEATERS & SWEATER VESTS (Girls and Boys):

***School insignia is required. ***

SWEATSHIRTS (Girls and Boys):

***School insignia is required. ***

- No hooded sweatshirts allowed or sweatshirt jackets (why?)
- An approved collared shirt must be worn underneath sweatshirts at all times. (Collared?)

SLACKS & SHORTS (Girls and Boys):

- Slacks and shorts must have belt loops, must be worn with belts and must be fitted to the waist.
- Shorts must be no shorter than 4" above the knee.
- Boys short must be no longer than 3" below the knee.
- Pull on Style (K4 and K5 only)


SKIRTS (Girls):

- Skirts are to be fitted to the waist and no shorter than 4" above the knee.
- Shorts or tights must be worn underneath skirts (K4 - 5th) *of course underneath. Where else would they go? Over? Who does that?*


JUMPERS (Girls):

- Jumpers must be no shorter than 4" above the knee.


BELTS (Boys and Girls):

- Belts must be worn with slacks and shorts. (No skirts? ha-ha)
- Solid black, brown or Plaid Belt (WHAT?!)
- Standard buckle (WHAT?!)
- No ornamentation (WHAT?!)


SOCKS (Boys and Girls): (why do they even have a section for socks?)

- Socks or Approved leg wear are required at all times. (Duh, because they don’t let us wear any sandals or heels)
- Only solid-colored black, brown, red, white, or gray socks are approved. (No purple?)

HOSIERY (Girls):

*** Socks or approved leg wear are required at all times. Leggings are not permitted. (Crap, no leggings…)
- Solid-colored opaque tights (Red, black, white, or gray)
- Sheer hosiery (No Patterns Allowed) (Grades 6-12 only) *WHAT? Why no patterns?*


SHOES (Boys and Girls):

*** All shoes must be below the ankle with closed toes and heels. Shoes must be worn with socks or approved leg wear. Boots of any kind are prohibited with the exception of Timberland style boots, which must be ankle height or lower. Platform shoes are not allowed.
- Leather shoes with closed toes and heels (black or brown only)
- Saddle oxfords
- Bucs
- Low top athletic shoes in solid black, solid white or white trimmed with red, navy, blue, black or gray.
- No other styles or colors allowed. (Darn, no green.)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Boys and Girls)

***School Insignia Required***

- Gym shorts (red, black or gray knit)
- Any School T-shirt (why ONLY a SCHOOL t-shirt? I want to show off my “I’m with the Band” shirt!)
- Sweatpants (red, black or gray)
- Sweatshirts (red, black or white - school insignia only)



OUTERWEAR (Boys and Girls): Grades 6-12

- School letter jackets
- School club or activity jackets (No Hoods) *darn, no hoods*
- Official school jackets available through approved Uniform Shops with school Logo
Outerwear must be properly sized and worn with proper uniform clothing underneath.



ACCESSORIES:

- Earrings on boys are prohibited. (Ha, all the emo kids are mad.)
- Girls may wear two earrings per ear. Earrings must be worn in the ear lobe only. (Darn it. That ruined my plan for high school.)
- Hats or caps are not permitted in the buildings during the school day. They may be worn from building to building and to and from the parking lot. Hats must be worn with the bill in front at all times. (What? Hats have to be worn a certain way, even though you can only wear them from the parking lot and from building to building?)


>>>>> ANY ITEM NOT LISTED IS UNACCEPTABLE. <<<<<


Additional Guidelines and Restrictions

1. Hair is to be maintained so that it is not extreme. No shaved heads or inappropriate hair colors are allowed. (No pink?)
Boys’ hairstyles must meet the following limitations:
-Not below the bottom of the ear lobe (including side burns) *No Elvis impersonators?*
-Above the eyes in front
-Not over the collar
-Clean shaven (ha, they let my sister’s friend slide for having a mustache)
2. All clothing must be free of holes or ragged appearance. (??????)
3. Any clothing which is too tight, too loose, or too revealing is unacceptable (I’m glad that too tight thing also applies to fat people…Just kidding!)


THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED:

- Earrings on boys (emo kids are retaliating)
- Hats or sun glasses inside the buildings (Crap, no Dr. Seuss hat!)
- Bandannas (gangsters hate us.)
- Facial and Body Piercing (what about the belly button? With this strict list you won’t even see it since belly buttons can’t show!)
- Chains on Billfolds (*grumble*)
- Tattoos (OMG! What not? What are they going to scan you or something?)
- Black fingernail polish (Ha, I wear it to school sometimes. They never notice when you keep your hands in your pocket!)
- Any clothing or accessory that the administration deems unsuitable


Penalties for Dress Code Violations

Teachers are to send students to the Counselors Office if clothes are in question. Any student not dressed within the policy code will have his or her parents contacted. Repeated violations of dress code policy may result in the following:
1. The parent may bring the student appropriate clothing (the student will remain unexcused out of class until the appropriate attire is brought to the school). *so un-cool*
2. The student may purchase acceptable clothing in the school store if it is available (parents will be billed for the purchase).
3. The student will serve in-school suspension. Continued violations of school dress code policy may result in suspension or expulsion. *WTF?!*



This sucks. I NEED REAL CLOTHES! In addition, I thought this school supported freedom to Americans and non conformity? I guess not…

I agree Abby <3, that isn't right! Emo kids are mad because they don't have their earrings where they want, and can't wear nail polish.

But I think our school just trys to make us look representable, because we get vistors...alot. Haha.

GEEZ!! It's like they are trying to make you be what they want you to be. That isn't right!

Anyways, try wearing cute nail polish, cute earrings, and shoes. And maybe a necklace and rings. And a scarf, if they allow that.

2008-08-06 08:04:01 by it is what it is &lt;3

Please read! Not all schools are the same, I know :) My school allows all color polos, grey, white, or blue cardigans, any jewelry, and tan and ...

I was just curious about other people's middle and high school uniforms/dress codes. My Massachusetts public school is not strict about it, the main rules for girls are fingertip length shorts and tank top straps must be as wide as 2 fingers. If you break it, then you get a few warnings and after that have to change into something from the lost and found...everyone breaks it, and just hides from the teachers who get mad. Well anyway yeah I was just wondering how other people had it.

I'm in college now so I don't have a dress code. But here is what my high school's dress code was (Public North Carolina school).

-- No shirts that showed your back, stomach, sides, or shoulders.
-- Shirts/dresses could not show cleavage. You had to be able to lay your hand flat on your chest and be able to touch your collarbone and the top of your shirt. If you couldn't do that your shirt was too low cut.
-- Shirts couldn't be longer than your fingertips.
-- Shorts, dresses, and skirts had to be fingertip length or longer.
-- Pants/shorts had to be worn on the waist. If they sagged you had to wear a belt with them.
-- No clothing that promoted sex, violence, drugs, alcohol, or gangs. Clothing couldn't have cuss words on them either.
-- Bras and underwear couldn't be showing.
-- No hats, bandannas, or head coverings were allowed to be worn in the building.
-- No bedroom slippers or pajamas were allowed.
-- No shorts or pants that had words on the butt were allowed.
-- No holes in jeans above the fingertips.

Not all of the dress code was enforced though. The only thing the teachers really cared about was the head coverings and the shoulders being shown. If your butt was falling out of your bottoms then they would make you change and if your shirt was too low they would tell you to pull it up, but other than that the dress code wasn't really enforced. Of course there were the few teachers that were super strict and made sure you followed all of the dress code. You leanred who those teachers were and hid from them!

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This school insists that strict adherence to the dress code improves academic results.


Is school uniform necessary?

More so in secondary school I think. It is a form of discipline and also can prevent a certain type of bullying.

Teenagers tend to single out their peers who do not have name brands or even rob those that do.

In terms of studying I don't think I would have learned any differently whether i wore the uniform or not, but that's me.

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i have this clique at school and they always look to me for hair and style ideas but i have a really strict dress code with uniform i am not aloud anything out of uniform i can wear earrings but not long ones i can wear a watch can wear make up and have every hairstyle i want, i just need ideas

You can hem up your dress (make it shorter) but not really short or that's trashy. Like hands length above your knee or less. Also for earrings studs can look good, I have some big stone ones that are nice and they work for me. They aren't long so those kinda earring shouldn't matter and they sparkle so its cute! For makeup natural is always pretty and yeah pretty hair ties and stuff in your hair, if your allowed.

2009-02-26 01:02:11 by Hannah S

I go to a private middle school. The uniform code is very strict. No nail polish. No serious make up. No jewelry except if it's a religious jewelry. I'm going to my senior year- 8th grade. I need help.

you could wear a cool hairstyle, you could wear a cross necklace and layer a few of them, you could wear a scarf, you could wear a scarf in your hair, you could wear tights or socks. probably you can show more personality during the winter time because they can't not let you wear extra layers.

2010-07-31 21:04:39 by Natasha Cherrise