2009-2010 Uniform Requirements

MIDDLE SCHOOL UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

The School does not allow stripes or designs on any shirt. Shirts must be plain or have the school logo only. Shirts must be kept tucked in and clean. Only the top button is allowed to remain unbuttoned on all shirt styles. Long sleeve shirts should be worn as long sleeves, not rolled up. Variations of the color blue are not allowed.  T-shirts or sweatshirts are not part of the uniform. Students are not allowed to wear any long sleeve shirts under their uniform shirts. Students who choose to wear a t-shirt under their school uniforms must wear solid white (no printing or insignias allowed), short-sleeve, t-shirts.

All bottoms must fit comfortably, not too tight or baggy. Pants may not be wide-legged; this includes all styles of bell-bottoms, baggy, oversized, or flares. Denim or denim-style pants are not allowed. Cargo pants (or pants with large pockets), capris or leggings are not allowed. Pants should be worn at the waist and should not have ragged cuffs or fall below the top of the heel of the shoe. Skirts must be knee length, no floor length skirts or mini-skirts.

UNIFORM SHIRTS BOYS AND GIRLS

LIGHT BLUE ONLY in the following styles:

• Collared polo shirt/golf shirt with long or short sleeves
• Oxford style button down with long or shirt sleeves.

UNIFORM PANTS

BLACK ONLY in the following styles:
Boys: Pants (no shorts, denim)
Girls: Pants or Skirts (no shorts, leggings, capris, denim)

SWEATERS
Gray sweaters are allowed during the following dates: October 15 through May 1. The sweaters must be pull-over, AKF fleece vest or cardigans. Students are not allowed to wear ANY form of a sweatshirt during the school day.

SHOES
Black shoes or black sneakers
Shoes should have a closed toe and heel; no clogs, sandals, or any shoes deemed unsafe. Heels should not exceed two inches (2”) from the back top of the heel to the bottom. Students should bring sneakers to change into for physical education. Students may wear boots to school on snowy days, but must change into school shoes upon arrival. A boot is defined as any footwear that covers the anklebone.

Socks
Plain black or white ankle socks, knee socks or tights. Leggings are not allowed. Peds or socks that fall just above the top of the shoe are not allowed. Colors and designs are not allowed on socks or tights.

Belt
Black: Belts may not have any design or other color. Students should wear a belt if there are belt loops on pants or skirt.

GYM UNIFORM
All students are required to wear BLACK SNEAKERS. Those students without appropriate footwear will receive a zero for that class.

Jewelry
Students are allowed ONLY one pair of simple stud earrings or very small hoops (½ in diameter). NO OTHER JEWELRY IS ALLOWED.

Hair and Facial Hair
Hair must be kept clean and neatly styled. Students may not wear drastic hairstyles such as tails or designs shaved into the hair. Unnatural hair colors are considered extreme and are not allowed. Functional items are allowed, i.e. scrunchies, hair clips, etc. Decorative items such as bandanas and headbands are not a part of the school uniform.

Each student must be completely clean shaven and his hair should be no longer than the top of his collar, not covering eyes and neatly combed at all times.

Make-up
Middle school students are allowed to wear light and tasteful make-up and nail polish as determined by the School. Black nail polish is not allowed. Tattoos, body piercings (nose, lip, etc) and/or other body markings are not allowed.