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. .