Dress Code 2008-2009

The students and their parents/guardians are responsible for compliance with the JMMS Uniform Dress Policy.  Please read this policy carefully, so that your student will not be subject to correction or disciplinary action.   This list is not all-inclusive and administration may determine the appropriateness of clothing articles or accessories if not listed in policy to follow. The JMMS Dress Code Policy is in effect from the time the student arrives on campus until he/she leaves campus after school.  Students are not permitted to change into or out of their uniform clothing at school.  Students must remain in dress code while on campus.

General Guidelines

·  All articles of clothing are to be solid colored.  Any color is acceptable. Striped shirts are allowed.  Stripes may be vertical or horizontal, but no plaids or checkered design will be allowed.  No graphics, tie-dye or patterns.  Articles of clothing that have been turned inside out should not show graphics or patterns of any type.

·  All articles of clothing should fit properly.  No tight or baggy clothing is acceptable. This includes items worn under the approved dress code shirt. Under garments shall not show at any time.

·  All articles of clothing must be neat and in good condition.  No torn, tattered, long or faded clothing.

·  Under shirts must be worn tucked into pants, shorts or skirts.   If the shirt pulls out of the pants, shorts or skirts when the arms are raised above the head, the shirt is too short.

·  Materials:  Most materials, including denim, are acceptable, with the following exceptions: No transparent or sheer materials, no net or lace, and no spandex.  This guideline applies to those articles of clothing worn under acceptable dress code clothing.

·  JMMS graphics are acceptable on collared shirts and approved sweatshirts on Monday through Thursday, and on collar-less shirts on Fridays.

·  Manufacturer logos will be allowed on approved articles of clothing as long as they are no larger than 1 ½ inches in diameter. No graphics on sleeves, shirt or pants of any kind. Skull graphics are not permitted.

·  Negative messages:  No clothing or accessories that promote negative behaviors (profanity, violence, sex, drugs, alcohol, bigotry, disrespect, gangs), or that are highly distractive, disruptive or immodest.

·  Jewelry:  No chains, dog collar necklaces, metal ball, studded, or spiked jewelry, no wallets or pocket chains, or any accessories that can be construed as a weapon (ex: a cluster of objects on a necklace or a large belt buckle).  No more than two necklaces may be worn at one time, and necklaces must be worn underneath the shirt.  No facial or tongue jewelry. Pierced ears only

·  Hair Styles: Students hair styles must not be distracting or disruptive to the educational process.  No graphics or lettering is allowed to be shaved into the hair.

·  Other Accessories:  No sunglasses, hair nets, knit hats or caps, or bandanas.  Absolutely no writing on backpacks, skin or clothing.  No stickers, buttons or patches are allowed on clothing or skin.  Gloves are allowed, weather permitting.  No fingerless gloves allowed at any time.

·  Belts:  Belts are encouraged unless the student has been contracted for dress code violation such as sagging of the pants or shorts.  If worn, belts must comply with the same rules as "jewelry," and must fit properly with no belt hanging.  No large buckles or inappropriate messages on belt or buckle are allowed.  No studded belts are permitted.

·  Shoes and Socks:  Shoes must be worn at all times.  Bedroom slippers are never allowed.  Socks are to be of solid color. For safety reasons flip-flops, backless shoes, platforms, high heels and sandals are discouraged.

·  Jackets and Coats:  Jackets are discouraged while in class.  If jackets must be worn, clothing under jackets must be in compliance with JMMS dress code policy.

Shirts (Boys and Girls)

·  Observe all guidelines listed in "general guidelines"

·  Collared polo, button down, or Oxford

·  Turtleneck (mock or regular)

·  Short or long sleeves, no sleeveless

·  All shirts must have buttons or snaps, and button/snap to the neck (collar).  No more than two buttons/snaps from the top may be undone.

·  No zippered shirts.

·  Un-tucked uniform shirts are allowed within the following guidelines:

Un-tucked shirts must not be longer than wrist of a student when his/her arms are held at the side.  Un-tucked shirts must not rise above the waistline of the student when arms are raised above his/her head.

Shirts that are too long need to be tucked in.  Shirts that are too short need to be changed.

Only outer uniform shirt may be un-tucked.  Under shirts or layered shirts worn under the dress code shirt are to be tucked in and are not to be seen.

Skirts, Jumpers and Shorts

·  Observe all guidelines listed in "general guidelines"

·  Must be no shorter than finger tip length with arms fully extended

Sweatshirts, Sweaters and Vests

·  Observe all guidelines listed in "general guidelines"

·  Must be worn over a legal shirt

·  No logos on front, back or sleeves.

·  Hooded sweatshirts are appropriate when weather indicates.  Hoods can be worn outside only.

·  No sweatshirt graphics are allowed including those garments with zippers.

Pants, Shorts

·  Observe all guidelines listed in "general guidelines"

·  Pant legs no wider than 10 inches. Pant legs that drag on the ground or are rolled up are not allowed.

·  5-pocket jeans, carpenter pants, painter pants, Capri and crop pants are allowed.

·  No sweat pants, sweat shorts, bike shorts, athletic shorts, or swishy/nylon pants or shorts.

·  Shorts must be at least fingertip length, but no longer than the bend of the knee.

Coats, Jackets

·  Observe all guidelines listed in "general guidelines"

·  Must be worn over approved JMMS clothing

·  No graphics allowed on coats or jackets.

·  Hoods to be worn outdoors only

·  All coats/jackets must be waist length.  No short jackets permitted.

Spirit Days/Dances

·  Observe all guidelines listed in "general guidelines"

·  On Fridays and other administration approved days students may wear JMMS insignia shirts without collars.

·  Athletic participants may wear dress approved by the administration on designated days

·  No Cibola or Volcano Vista graphics will be allowed.