Dress Code

SPRING FOREST MIDDLE SCHOOL UNIFORM MODE OF DRESS

Spring Forest students wear a uniform mode of dress. The uniform mode of dress will be strictly enforced. The school administration reserves the right to adjust the uniform mode of dress standards in order to maintain school-appropriate appearance.

Students who violate the uniform mode of dress policy will receive disciplinary consequences.

Shirts

· 2-4 button polo-style shirt with collar

· Short or long sleeve

· White, navy blue, hunter green, yellow

· Must be solid (no logos)

· SFMS polo-style shirts are acceptable

· Length must be enough to stay tucked in when raising hands

· Undershirts worn under uniform shirts must be solid white with no logos

· Must not be oversized

· Must be tucked in at all times

Pants

· May be cotton, twill/poplin, corduroy

· Khaki, tan, or navy blue

· Must fit at hipbone, be hemmed, and must not touch the ground or be cut at the seam

· Baggy or oversized styles are NOT permitted

· Spandex or stretch is NOT permitted

· Pants must be fitted and may not sag

Skirts, Skorts, Jumpers, Shorts

· May be cotton, twill/poplin, corduroy

· May be straight or pleated

· Khaki, tan, or navy blue

· Length must be no shorter than three inches above the knee

· Spandex or stretch is NOT permitted

Sweaters/Sweatshirts

· Must be cotton, long sleeve

· May be zip-up, cardigan, pullover

· May be navy blue, hunter green, white, or gray

· Must be solid (no logos)

· SFMS sweatshirts permitted

· May not be oversized

Please note that during cold weather, jackets and coats may be worn to school, but may not be worn in the classroom.

Socks

· Must be solid (no design)

· May be white or navy blue

Leggings/Tights

· Must be solid (no design)

· Must be worn with shorts/skirts that are aligned with dress code

· May be white or navy blue

Shoes

· Tennis style are preferred

· Sandals are allowed (must have back)

· Shower shoes/water shoes are not permitted

· Flip flops are not permitted

· House shoes are not permitted

· Shoes/boots that come above the ankle must be worn with pants

Jewelry

· No more than one chain

· NO earrings for boys

· Charms must be no larger than the size of a quarter

· No tongue rings, facial rings or studs

· Chains on clothing are not permitted

Hair

· Must be a natural color

· No facial hair of any kind

· No designs, lines in hair or eyebrows

· No hats, bandanas, hair nets, or do-rags

· No style permitted that would cause a distraction to classroom instruction

Spirit Day Dress Code – Days will be designated by building principal

· Jeans must fit at top of hipbone, be hemmed, and must not touch the ground or be cut at the seam

· Students may wear SFMS or Stratford t-shirts or appropriate uniform top