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SRDS MIDDLE SCHOOL CODE (Updated 9/18) ​

At Saddle River Day School, we expect our students to focus all their attention upon their academic and personal development. As a result, we adhere to a to eliminate the possibility of distraction, while still leaving room for as a form of individual expression. As such…

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT DRESS AT SRDS ● Clothing cannot have large logos or brand names on it. ● Clothing cannot be form fitting or skin tight, or have any rips, tears, holes or frays. All shirts must have a modest and hemline and extend past the waist. ● length should AT LEAST fall in line with the tips of the student’s fingers when she is standing straight. ○ A-Line are defined as a skirt that is fitted at the hips and gradually widens towards the ; in other words, skirts may not be skin tight. ○ Apparel (sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc.) distributed at any party or event not associated with the school (bar/ bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, etc.) is not to be worn at any point throughout the week.

MONDAY DRESS – the goal of Monday dress is to become familiar with more formal dress requirements. The basic look for middle school students is blazers, collared shirts, and slacks or skirts for all students.

All students are expected to wear: ● Collared, down shirt ● Khaki/navy/black pants or dress slacks or A-line skirts ● Blazer/ Sport / Suit jacket (navy blue or black are most common, but any color is allowed) ● Non-sneaker shoes with a one-inch heel or less Boys are expected to wear: Girls may wear: ● Tie ● A-line skirts in khaki, black, or navy ● Belt instead of pants ● Tights or socks ● Socks ● Nice blouse instead of a collared ● Shirt tucked in button down

TUESDAY - THURSDAY DRESS - the goal of this more relaxed dress code is for students to be able to express themselves a little more while still adhering to community standards for acceptable dress.

Boys may wear: ● Shirt with or without a and long or short ● Pants or corduroys navy/khaki/black in color ● SRDS sweatshirts or outerwear over their shirts ● Sneakers or close-toed shoes dressier than sneakers ● Sweaters or sweater vests over their collared shirts ● Henley shirts (collarless polo) ● Shirts may not have rips, tears, logos, or pictures

Girls may wear: ● Blouses/sweaters with or without collars that have a modest and appropriate neckline and hemline ● A-line skirts of any or color instead of pants ● Pants or corduroys navy/khaki/black in color ● Leggings (black/navy/khaki) under a long sweater/blouse/dress that covers the front and ​ back of the thighs with no mesh, or outs ● with or without collars that conform to the same standards of fit and cut ● SRDS sweatshirts with pants not leggings

FRIDAY DRESS – dress down Fridays are a chance for students to take a break from the rest of the week’s dress code expectations. Standards of behavior and classroom appropriate attire still apply to these looser requirements.

All students are expected to wear: ● Modestly cut shirts with sleeves; no rips, tears, or inappropriate graphics or slogans. ● Jeans or leggings with a shirt that extends mid-thigh; no rips or tears or mesh; no sweatpants or athletic shorts or pants ● Close-toed shoes of any style (no slippers or Crocs) ● Fridays are the only days in which students can wear hooded sweatshirts or zip up hoodies that are not SRDS hoodies ● Sweatpants and athletic pants may not be worn at any time

SEASON SPECIFIC ARTICLES OF CLOTHING Shorts that reach below mid-thigh may be worn from September 1st to October 15th and again after May 1st. Students may wear appropriate sandals without socks or tights on these calendar st dates as well. Girls may wear sleeveless blouses and/or dresses after May 1 ​ as long as the ​ are as wide as three fingers next to each other. In colder months, students are allowed to wear quarter or full zip sweaters and vests so long as appropriate collared shirts or blouses are worn underneath.