JICMS Uniform Dress Code
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JICMS Uniform Dress Code Approved Uniform Items The following items have been selected as the acceptable uniforms for students at JICMS. All items may be worn year-round as appropriate. Acceptable uniform items may be purchased from various stores such as French Toast, Old Navy, and Land’s End. Please contact the middle school administration for clarification before purchasing uniform items. ACCEPTABLE TOPS: UNACCEPTABLE TOPS: -POLOS -POLOS o Solid in color o Form-fitting or see through tops o White polo with undershirt/tank top o Button down dress shirts o Loose fitting, modest in cut and style o Stripes, prints, or other designs o Must have functional buttons up to the collar o Sleeves that extend past the wrist o Logos or emblems that are smaller than the size o Black polo in combination with black pants except of a quarter when band students need to dress up o Only have the top button undone o Thumb holes o Long or short sleeved o Pockets o Must be tucked in at all times -SWEATERS AND SWEATSHIRTS -SWEATERS AND SWEATSHIRTS o Sweaters, sweater vests, and sweatshirts worn o Hoodies, of any kind over tucked in polos o Ponchos, fleece, or fleece-type materials o Uniform style sweaters or sweater vests that are o Stripes, prints, or other designs solid navy blue, gray, or white in color o Wearing sweaters/sweatshirts backwards, just over o JICMS school sweatshirts-navy blue or gray the arms, or tied around the waist o Solid plain navy blue or gray sweatshirts o Sleeves that extend past the wrist o Must come to hip level and worn properly o Oversized or tight fitting o JICS spirit-wear may be worn on Fridays only o Thumb holes ACCEPTABLE UNDERSHIRTS: UNACCEPTABLE UNDERSHIRTS: o Solid long/short sleeved T-shirts, turtlenecks, o T-shirts, camisoles and tank tops that are visible camisoles and tank tops that are only visible at anywhere other than the neck/collar the neck/collar (The sleeves of long sleeved o Designs or labels on shirts worn under polos shirts may be visible) o Thumb holes ACCEPTABLE BOTTOMS: UNACCEPTABLE BOTTOMS: -PANTS -PANTS o Pants must be loose at calves, ankles, and o Pants that cannot move independently of the whole hemlines; undergarment lines must not be leg, top and bottom visible o Pants with a pocket on the outside o Uniform styles with inside back pockets o Jean (denim) fabric or dress slacks o Cotton twill blend o Black bottoms in combination with a black shirt except o Modest in cut and style when band students need to dress up o Solid color khaki, black, and navy blue (Thread o Corduroy, carpenter style, or cargo style must match the color of the pants material) o Leggings, low rider, or sagging pants o Clean condition without holes, or frays o Tight fitting, tapered leg, stretch material o Any side slit pockets must be permanently sewn o Pants that snap back against the outer thigh when closed. pulled away o Pant legs may not be tucked into any footwear o No holes, frays, embroidery or designs o Pants that touch the ground ACCEPTABLE BOTTOMS (continued): UNACCEPTABLE BOTTOMS (continued): -UNIFORM SHORTS, SKIRTS, SKORTS, -SHORTS, SKIRTS, SKORTS, JUMPERS, & CAPRIS JUMPERS, & CAPRIS o Cotton twill blend uniform o Skirts cannot be tight or form-fitting o Khaki, black, navy blue in color o Safety pinning of slits for skirts (must be sewn closed) o Jumpers, shorts, skirts, and skorts must be o Gym shorts under uniform shorts hemmed to no shorter than the top of the knee o Black bottoms in combination with a black shirt except and the crease in the back of the knee when when band students need to dress up standing upright o No leggings under skirts, shorts, or skorts o Jumpers must be worn with a solid colored polo o May not be rolled or cuffed o Slits in knee-length uniform skirts must be o No denim or dressy fabric permanently sewn closed o Ankle-length, non-uniform, skirts o Capris must be hemmed o Ankle-length, non-uniform, skirts with slits more than o Black bottoms must be in combination with 9 inches above hemline another color polo ACCEPTABLE BELTS: UNACCEPTABLE BELTS: Not having a belt is the most common dress code o Studs or any raised designs violation o Decorative buckles with logos, designs, or letters o Leather, woven, braided or ribbed web are o Yarn or string is not considered a belt. mandatory o A belt’s excess cannot be more than 5 inches from the o Solid in color buckle o Plain buckles o Must be worn with all clothing that has belt loops ACCEPTABLE SHOES: UNACCEPTABLE SHOES: o Closed-toe shoes o Sandals, flips-flops, beach shoes, open-toe shoes, o Must wear tennis shoes during PE moccasins, or slippers o Sandals and open toe shoes for girls are allowed o Stilettos, high-heeled shoes (over 2 inches high), for NJHS dress days wheelies o Lace up shoes must be laced and properly tied at o Light up shoes all times o Lace-up shoes that extend above the ankle are not o Lace up shoes that extend above the ankle must allowed with skirts, skorts, or shorts be covered by the pant leg o Print design that is JI inappropriate o Boots may be worn with jeans on Fridays only o Mismatched shoes or shoes with hand-drawn art work o Matching shoes ACCEPTABLE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: UNACCEPTABLE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: o Students must present a neat and clean o Buttons, stickers, face painting, visible tattoos (Henna, appearance temporary, or permanent) o Students must leave the school campus o Writing or drawing on any part of the body at any time (building/parking lot) in their uniform unless o Inappropriate face mask they are involved in an after-school sport (P.E. o Fishnet stockings, leggings, and extreme hosiery uniform is not acceptable) o Scarves/bandanas as they distract from the uniform o Tights (not leggings) may be worn under skirts, and could become a safety issue. (They may not be skorts, or jumpers that are the proper length worn as headbands either.) o No chains or lanyards of any kind on top of clothing or hanging from pockets o Sunglasses may not be worn in the building o Colognes, perfumes, body sprays, hairspray, etc. are not to be applied or sprayed in classrooms or hallways ACCEPTABLE HAIRSTYLES: UNACCEPTABLE HAIRSTYLES: o Hair must be clean (washed), neat, well- o Hair colors of a non-natural color groomed, and out of eyes o Designs, names, lines, or shapes shaved in the hair o Natural colors, colors that would grow naturally o Man hair buns, Mohawks of any type out of a person’s head o Bangs/hair falling into or over eyes o Girls may wear hair accessories that are not distracting in color and size o Hair covering part of a student’s face must be tied back in a ponytail The CROWN Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” is a law that prohibits race-based hair discrimination, which is the denial of employment and educational opportunities because of hair texture or protective hairstyles including braids, locs, twists or bantu knots. ACCEPTABLE MAKEUP AND NAILS GIRLS UNACCEPTABLE MAKEUP AND NAIL POLISH: ONLY o Shiny body glitter, un-natural makeup o Makeup must look natural. o Boys may not wear makeup or nail polish o Nail Polish color and decorations must not be a distraction o “Fake” nails may not be pointed or longer than 3/8” from fingertip ACCEPTABLE ACCESSORIES: UNACCEPTABLE ACCESSORIES: o Modest jewelry o Non-jewelry items worn as accessories or jewelry (i.e. o Earrings no larger than 1 inch. Measured from animal chains, animal-like collars, spiked chokers, the top to the bottom of the earring, not at the safety pins, or specialized ear jewelry) piercing o Cartilage piercing/gauging of the ears o Only two earrings per each ear lobe o Studded bracelets or wristbands o No more than 2 necklaces o Sweatbands, bandanas, scarves o No more than 2 bracelets per wrist, each ½ inch o Scrunchy/hairbands on wrist or less in width o Smart Watches or activity trackers with photo/camera, o If one bracelet is worn, width must be no more internet, text, or phone capability (ex: Gizmo, Misfit, than 1 inch Fitbit, Apple, etc.) o Digital/analog watches count as a bracelet with o Do-rag, bandanas, tongue rings, barbells, lip rings, bands not to exceed 1 inch piercing other than the ear lobe, or visible evidence of o Hairband/Scrunchy must be worn in hair and tattoos, henna, or body piercing have no visible logo (i.e. Nike) o Accessories that could potentially distract from the mission and vision of JICMS ACCEPTABLE OUTERWEAR: UNACCEPTABLE OUTERWEAR: o Coats and winter jackets may only be worn prior o Jackets and winter coats in classrooms to school and after school and must be properly o Hoodies of any kind stored on hooks or in lockers o Gloves in classrooms o Hats of any kind must be removed upon entering the building ACCEPTABLE FRIDAY JEANS: UNACCEPTABLE FRIDAY JEANS: o Pants must be loose at calves, ankles, and o Tapered style, hip-huggers, low-rise, tight fitting, hemlines; undergarment lines must not be spandex, or stretch material visible o Cargo, painter style, baggy, sagging o Denim blue, black, gray, khaki in color (solid, o Pants that snap back against the outer thigh when consistent color only) pulled away are considered too tight o Five pocket jeans to include the coin pocket o Jeans with holes, frayed patches or edges o Worn with a belt and a polo shirt or JICMS spirit wear t-shirt that is tucked in o Denim capris of appropriate length o Clean boots may be worn with loose jeans o Jeans may be tucked in to boots ACCEPTABLE CASUAL DRESS: UNACCEPTABLE CASUAL DRESS: o Pants must be loose at calves, ankles, and o Offensive T-shirts includes references