Student Dress Code

The purpose of creating dress standards for Central Middle School is to maintain an environment that is focused on learning. With this focus, student clothing should be such that it does not distract or offend others. Additionally, all students are expected to keep themselves clean, well-groomed and dressed appropriately.

The following guidelines have been created to apply to all school activities:

Hats, Hoods, Beanies and Sunglasses shall not be worn indoors.

Clothing, jewelry and personal items (backpacks, gym bags, water bottles etc.) shall be free of writing, pictures or other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive, which bear drug, alcohol or tobacco advertising, promotions or likenesses, or which advocates racial, ethnic or religious prejudice.  All are prohibited.

Sagging: Crotch seam length must not inhibit natural and safe movement and may not be lower than mid-thigh.

Clothing shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times.  See-through or fishnet fabrics, halter tops, off-the-shoulder, spaghetti straps, low-cut tops, bare midriffs and skirts or shorts shorter than mid-thigh are prohibited.

Shoes must be worn at all times.  Shoes must permit safe movement.  Flip-flop sandals are considered unsafe.

Restrictions on freedom of student dress will be imposed by the administration or staff whenever the mode of dress in question is:  (1) Unsafe either to the student or those around the student (2) Disruptive to school operations and/or the education process in general (3) Contrary to law.

Students who are in violation of the dress code will be expected to comply by a variety of means including but not limited to:  reversing their clothes (wearing the shirt inside out), wearing their PE clothes, having the item of clothing removed or contacting parents/guardians to provide a change of clothes.