School Uniform Policy for 2017 - 2018

​The USD 443 middle schools have adopted a uniform dress policy. Students are expected to wear approved clothing while attending school or school related functions and while riding in school provided transportation. The uniform dress policy does not apply for Saturday events and weekday activities starting after 6:00 p.m. Participants in extracurricular activities are expected to wear their school uniform on days of activities or as required by the coach. Refer to individual school’s addendum for specific uniform policy.

Shirts
​Shirts shall be white or red in color; broad cloth, oxford cloth or polo knit only; long or short sleeved; and, must have a collar. No form of writing or logo other than DCMS is permitted on polo shirts or sweatshirts. Long sleeved crewneck sweatshirt may be worn. Color is to be white or black and worn right side out. A white or red collared shirt is required to be worn under the sweatshirt. The collar of the white or red shirt must show outside the sweatshirt. All sweatshirts must be of proper size and the bottom of the item must stop at the mid-hip line. All undershirts or camisoles must be a solid color. Undershirts and camisoles may not have lettering or logos visible through the polo.                    

Pants, Shorts, Skirts, Capris or Jumpers 
Pants, shorts, skirts, capris or jumpers shall be khaki twill or corduroy or blue jeans. Stretch knit, silk or nylon material is not allowed. All pants, shorts, skirts or jumpers must meet the following standards:

1. ​Shorts may not be longer than the lower part of the kneecap but not shorter than fingertip length with arms at the side.
2. Skirts and jumpers may be longer than the kneecap but not shorter than fingertip length with arms at the side. 
3. All clothing should be of appropriate size for the student.
4. All clothing must be hemmed. No slits or holes are allowed in the legs of pants, shorts or in skirts/jumpers.

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Spirit and/or Organizational Shirts
Students will be allowed to wear any DCMS affiliated t-shirt or sweatshirt any day of the week. This does not include the P.E. t-shirt or any outside affiliated organizations shirts without Administrator approval. The DCMS spirit hooded sweatshirts are the only hooded sweatshirts that have been deemed school appropriate for student’s daily attire.

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General Attire

1. Turtlenecks, suspenders and overalls will not be permitted
2. Students must wear proper footwear with traction (NO SLIPPERS)
3. Clothing, accessories or hairstyle cannot be worn in a manner that becomes disruptive or promotes inappropriate or illegal activities or behavior (i.e.gang-related, drug or alcohol related, violence, sex, profanity, etc.)
4. All jackets and coats must be stored in lockers and cubbies. The only exception would be if the modular classroom requires extra clothing. This will be at the discretion and approval of the module classroom teacher/s only. 

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Physical Education Dress Standards
DCMS Physical Education clothing will consist of red shorts or sweats, gray t-shirts and sneakers. The t-shirts will have the DCMS Physical Education logo on them.  The shirt will have the student’s first name and last name written, by hand, on the front. The student’s Physical Education teacher will write the students name on the PE shirt and in the waistband of the PE shorts. Sneakers or tennis shoes will be worn at all times during Physical Education classes.  Shoes must be worn the proper way and tied tight.                                 

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Non-Uniform Day Dress Code
Parents/Guardians are expected to illustrate concern, provide guidance, and have knowledge of what their child is wearing to school.  Below are the guidelines for students to help them avoid attire that interferes with the learning environment. 
Non-uniform day guideline examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Clothing that is revealing or is suggestive may not be worn, such as off the shoulder tops. Appropriate lengths for shorts, skirts and dresses will be determined by building principals.
2. Midriffs, spaghetti straps, strapless tops, backless shirts, T-shirts with large armholes and tank tops may not be worn.
3. Head gear may not be worn in the building. Hats, caps, hoods and hairnets will not be permitted. Sunglasses and dark glasses, unless prescription, are considered inappropriate attire.
4. Gang related attire such as “colors” or bandanas and clothing with vulgar, profane, obscene or derogatory messages, or messages concerning illegal substances or alcohol will not be permitted.

 
Building administrators will make individual evaluations to determine if other similar items are likely to be disruptive or create a potential health or safety problem. Failure to comply with the non-uniform policy will result in the loss of privileges for the nine weeks.