What is the Dress Code for Middle School?

The Middle School follows a dress code that is designed to allow dress that is comfortable but appropriate for an academic environment. We expect the Dress Code to be followed; not doing so will result in consequences. We also expect your parents to respect and reinforce this dress code that our faculty feels best promotes our community’s standards.

Note: If you are not sure whether something meets the dress code, do not wear it!

Game Day/Chapel Attire

 Worn when an athletic team has an event and on Chapel Days  Without appropriate attire, you may be held out of a function or asked to change.  Chapel/Game day attire is worn for the entire day unless an exception is granted.  Boys: Collared dress shirt and tie and nice pants (no jeans or shorts) Street shoes (no sneakers, sandals, or running shoes) Girls: Dress or skirt of appropriate length (thumb length or longer) or dress pants Appropriate blouse or top Nice shoes or sandals (We suggest avoiding heels.)

Every Day Wear

 Dresses, skirts, shorts, and other clothes are to follow a sense of decorum and not be form- fitting, tight, or revealing. The minimum length is at the tip of the thumb. Shorts cannot be rolled up above the required length.

 Tops and dresses must cover shoulders, midriff, cleavage, and back. Tank tops, halter-tops, spaghetti straps, tops with cut-outs, and strapless tops are not allowed, without wearing another top that covers exposed areas.

 Leggings are only allowed when worn under dresses or a tunic that comes to mid-thigh. Wearing t-shirts over leggings is not permitted. Yoga or athletic pants are not appropriate.

 Hats or caps may be worn outdoors, not indoors.

 T-shirts are allowed, though they cannot advertise pubs, bars, illegal substances, or any alcohol and tobacco products.

 Shoes, sneakers, hard-soled sandals, Crocs, and clogs are allowed. Flip-flops or soft-soled footwear designed as beach or athletic wear is not allowed.

 Athletic wear is allowed only for PE (uniform), dress down days, or special activities as decided upon by the School. Sweatpants/shorts, spandex shorts, Soffies or other short shorts, mesh shorts, yoga pants, or exercise suits are not every day wear.

 The following items are not permitted: o Clothes with indecent humor or distracting slogans or images o Clothing or articles that are torn, ragged, or soiled, including ripped jeans or cutoffs o Pants that reveal undergarments or sag excessively o Pierced body jewelry other than earrings o Any other apparel that the Head of Middle School deems to be inappropriate

Inappropriate attire will result in a warning, lunch detention, request to change, or wearing of school- provided clothes. Multiple dress code violations warrant more serious action, including parent contact.

Closing Exercises Dress for 8th Grade Students  Girls are expected to wear an appropriate length dress. This may be strapless but not low-cut.  Boys are expected to wear a shirt and tie with a jacket or vest.