| TJMS 2009-2010 Mandatory
Dress Code
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Acceptable (students
CAN wear this) |
Unacceptable (students CANNOT wear
this)
*Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken when
students do not adhere to mandatory uniform dress code.
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Shirts/Tops
7th Grade – Royal blue polo shirt with a collar
8th Grade – yellow (MAIZE) polo shirt with a collar
*Students can ONLY wear the color
designated for their grade level
*On days when it is cold, students can a wear a
turtleneck that is the color of their grade level polo shirt under
their regular polo shirt.
* All undershirts should be preferably white and worn under the
shirt and cannot be visible.
* ALL students, boys and girls, MUST tuck in their shirts |
Shirts/Tops
T-shirts are NOT acceptable.
Shirts MUST be plain in color for each grade level.
Shirts/blouses cannot have any piping, embroidery, designs, logos,
characters, names or numbers of any size.
Sleeveless blouses, fish net, crop type, v-necks, or halters are
NOT acceptable.
Undershirts and tee-shirts should not be visible out of sleeves
of shirts (don’t allow the shirt to hang lower than the actual
shirt being worn)
Students are NOT permitted to wear jackets with hoods.
No sleeveless shirts, tops, fish net, crop tops, v-neck, halters,
undershirts, or tee-shirts are allowed.
Students CANNOT wear another color shirt in lieu of their uniform
shirt. |
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Other tops
All sweaters and cardigans must be worn over the uniform shirt.
All outerwear (fleece, sweaters, etc, must be the color of the student’s
grade level.
If a student wears a V-neck sweater, it must be the same color of
their grade level shirt. |
Other tops
May not fall past waist (MUST be tucked in)
Cannot have a hood, zipper, designs, logos, characters, names or
numbers of any size.
Jackets or coats may not be worn in class and must be kept in your
locker.
Shirts cannot be see-through, knit, low-cut, or revealing of flesh.
Flesh or undergarments cannot be shown. |
Belts
For ALL students:
If the pants have belt loops, a belt
MUST be worn at all times. Belts should be plain
(solid) black and must have a basic size buckle.
Belts must be 2 1⁄4 in length or width
Belt buckles must be silver or gold. No other color is acceptable. |
Belts
No belts that are colorful, with designs, or with large buckles
is acceptable.
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Shoes
Plain (solid) black
Stripe or insignia must be the same color as the tennis shoe being
worn.
Shoe laces must be the same color of the shoe being worn.
Must be fully enclosed
Boots can be worn ONLY when there is a snow day and during inclement
weather.
Hard-bottom shoes are HIGHLY discouraged due to safety and Physical
Education. During P.E., students CANNOT wear hard-bottom shoes
*NIKE boots OR those that are like NIKE boots are acceptable as
long as they are in solid black and DO NOT have a hard sole or heel. |
Shoes
Tennis shoes with the roller blade made within the sole of the
shoe
Shoes may not contain colored stripes, additional colors, characters,
names, letters, designer insignias of any size
Wearing snow boots when there is no snow
Wear boots in the building
No sandals, slippers, or flip-flops. Both feet must be
covered. No open-toe shoes.
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Pants, Shorts, Skorts, or Skirts
(Tan) Khaki in color
Uniform Pants MUST be worn SECURELY around the waist with a belt.
Shorts should be of appropriate length (no shorter than 2 inches
above the knee)
Shorts or pants must have a finished bottom (no cut-offs)
Skirts or skorts must be appropriate for the size of the student
and for school (no shorter than 2 inches above the knee)
*There will be special days designated for special dress opportunities,
such as for Young Men of Standard and Young Ladies of Excellence.
*Students can purchase, at their expense, a polo, collared shirt
with the school’s mascot and can be worn as a uniform shirt.
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Pants, Shorts, Skorts, or Skirts
No cut-off pants or shorts
No splitting or cutting of shorts or pants at the hem or bottom
Pants MUST be worn on the waist. Sagging and baggy pants or shorts
will NOT be accepted and will result in disciplinary action
No sweat pants
No cargo pants (pants with pockets on the sides)
No pants with characters, letters, numbers, and designs of any
size are allowed.
Pants cannot be rolled up or tucked into shoes, boots, or socks
Pants or shorts with patches
Mini skirts and skirts or skorts with splits will not be allowed.
Skirts that do not have a finished hem or bottom
No Capri, bell-bottom, or hip-huggers are NOT allowed
No jeans, unless permitted by administration
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Socks or Hosiery
Solid white or solid black socks can be worn.
Ankle or shin length socks are acceptable when a student wears pants
only.
Socks should be visible above the shoes when wearing shorts. |
Socks or Hosiery
Socks cannot have characters, multi-color print, designs, cutouts,
holes, names, anything dangling or logos
No fish net stockings are allowed |
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Jewelry and Accessories
Neck jewelry is discouraged, but, if worn, CANNOT be visible and
MUST be worn INSIDE of student’s shirt.
Earrings CANNOT be larger than a dime and CANNOT extend no further
than one (1) inch below the earlobe.
No more than two rings (one per hand can be worn) |
Jewelry and Accessories
Jewelry should not pose a safety hazard. When it does, the student
will remove it and will be confiscated by an administrator. Rings
that are deemed inappropriate or too large for school are NOT permitted
and will be removed.
No pinned buttons
Bracelets, charms, may not be replicas of weapons or contraband.
Bangles
Body Piercing (face, tongue, more than 1 hole on each ear)
Wearing of rings on several fingers at one time will not be allowed.
Displaying gold and silver teeth mouth pieces . |
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Hair Accessories and Cuts/Styles
Ribbons, barrettes, pony tails, beads are acceptable (please minimize).
When this becomes excessive, the student will be asked to minimize
the excessiveness.
Hair jewelry is NOT encouraged and hairstyles MUST be appropriate
for children in middle school. Mature and distractive styles
will not be accepted. |
Hair Accessories and Cuts/Styles
Headbands, hats, bandanas, scarves, do-rags, skull caps, strings
No picks or combs in hair
Emblems, designs, numbers, characters, etc cut in hair are NOT appropriate.
Hairstyles that are distracting and those that draw attention from
the purpose of school
Colored Hair (Natural hair color/texture is acceptable)
Excessive designs cut into the head are NOT acceptable. A basic
part is acceptable. |
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Physical Education
Solid Royal blue shorts. No other color is acceptable.
Plain White T-shirts
Plain (solid) black tennis shoes/solid black or white socks. |
Physical Education
Any colored shorts other than solid blue are NOT acceptable.
Any other colored T-shirt other than a Plain white T-shirt
is NOT acceptable.
No colored socks and shoes
No jean shorts are acceptable. |
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