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CHATHAM<br />
Middle School<br />
<strong>Dress</strong> <strong>Code</strong><br />
Engaged in Learning<br />
Prepared for Success<br />
Chatham Middle School is committed to providing a safe and secure environment. In addition, a proper<br />
learning atmosphere is essential for the education of each student.<br />
CMS Standard School Attire is an effective strategy to promote enhanced student appearance and<br />
behavior, which are key ingredients of a positive learning environment in which student safety and<br />
achievement are the highest priorities.<br />
DEFINITION OF STANDARD SCHOOL ATTIRE<br />
A. Pants, shorts, capri pants, skirts, skorts or jumpers in solid, dark colors of: blue, black, brown,<br />
or khaki.<br />
B. Shirts with short or long sleeves (polo, dress-style with button, turtleneck, mock turtleneck, or<br />
crew neck tee), in solids, stripes, and plaids.<br />
C. All shirts should be properly buttoned and tucked inside pants, shorts, skorts or skirts.<br />
IMPLEMENTATION DETAILS<br />
Students’ dress and grooming will be clean and neat. Clothes and appearance must be safe and not<br />
disruptive to the educational process. The administration reserves the right to establish additional dress<br />
standards as needs arise.<br />
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS<br />
A. The Standard School Attire policy will be in effect during the school year.<br />
B. Students will wear clothing of appropriate size. Approximate sizes are defined as no more than one<br />
size smaller or one size larger than the student’s actual clothing size. Pants, shorts, capri pants, skorts<br />
or skirts must fit at the waist and must not sag.<br />
C. The school will not require specific brands of clothing. No writing is allowed on clothing except logos or<br />
manufacturer trademarks which may be no larger than three inches. CMS/CHS logos, accredited<br />
college logos, and Armed Services logos are permitted.<br />
D. All clothing must be hemmed. No drawstrings, cut-offs or rolled-up cuffs are allowed on pants, capri<br />
pants, shorts or skirts.
PANTS, SHORTS, CAPRI PANTS, SKIRTS, SKORTS, JUMPERS<br />
1. Full-length pants, cropped pants, and straight-legged capri pants are permitted. Pants/jeans must be<br />
straight-leg or boot cut.<br />
2. The hemlines of shorts, jumpers, dresses, skirts or skorts must be no more than 4” above the knee.<br />
3. The top of the pocket area must be visible at all times.<br />
4. Leggings may be worn with skirts but not as pants.<br />
SHIRTS AND TOPS<br />
1. Long or short sleeve, 3 or 4 button polo shirts (golf shirt), oxford/dress shirts, turtle and mock turtle<br />
neck shirts, and crew neck tee shirts are acceptable.<br />
2. All blouses and shirts should be properly buttoned and pocket area of pants or skirts must be visible.<br />
Chests, stomachs, and backs must be covered.<br />
3. Sweatshirts/sweaters are acceptable as an additional garment over an approved shirt. All shirts must<br />
be “properly buttoned.” In general, this means that no more than the top two or three buttons can be left<br />
unbuttoned, even if an undergarment such as a crew neck tee or camisole is worn under the shirt.<br />
FOOTWEAR<br />
Students must wear shoes with a supportive back/strap that does not pass the ankle, with a heel height no<br />
greater than 2 inches.<br />
JACKETS<br />
Students may wear sweater and fleece jackets/hoodies to class as long as the pocket area of the bottoms<br />
can still be seen. All winter coats and oversized sweaters must be left in lockers during the school day.<br />
PROHIBITED ATTIRE<br />
A. Torn clothing is prohibited--No frays, rips, shreds, or holes.<br />
B. Logos or manufacturer’s trademarks with writing or images of substances that are illegal for teens<br />
(i.e. drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products) or are otherwise offensive, lewd, indecent, vulgar,<br />
obscene, profane, gang-related, or constitute racial or ethnic slurs.<br />
C. Tattoos must be covered at all times.<br />
D. Inappropriate jewelry includes: ring/studs in the nose, eyebrow, tongue, lip—jelly bracelets, rubber<br />
bands, silly bands, spiked jewelry, chains, collars, non-functional belts, large belt buckles,<br />
medallions, fishing hooks, and any other jewelry deemed dangerous by the administration.<br />
E. Head coverings such as bandanas, scarves, sweatbands, caps, do-rags or hairnets are not to be<br />
worn or seen during school time. Religious head wear is permissible. Headbands may be no more<br />
than 3” wide.<br />
F. Low rise bottoms, any other bottoms that do not completely cover the buttocks area or are<br />
excessively tight.<br />
G. Bottoms that appear to be pajamas, lounge wear, or sweatpants.<br />
H. Unsuitable materials for bottoms include: leather, suede, spandex, nylon, vinyl, and stretch<br />
materials (jeggings).Halter tops, tank tops, tops with spaghetti straps or any top that shows<br />
underclothing (bra, camisole, see through garments).
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