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Marquette Middle School

Dress Code
for
Boys and Girls

2004 - 2005

If you have questions about the appropriateness of a clothing item, please bring it to Mr. Pleger for approval BEFORE you remove the tags or wear it.

Shirts:

Shirts may have cap, short, 3/4 length or long sleeves

Polo Shirts:
Shall have a collar
Shall have Buttons or placket zipper
May be Striped, printed or solid color
If worn, the underneath shirt shall be tucked in
Shall have a straight bottom hem
Logos shall be located on left chest (1 inch square or less)
Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose)

Dress Shirt (button up):
Made of cotton material
May be striped, printed or solid color
A plain white, crew neck, short sleeve T-shirt shall be worn underneath
Shall be buttoned at all times (exception-top two buttons)
Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose)
Shirt must be tucked in at all times

Mock or Turtle Neck shirts:
May be striped, printed or solid color
Shall have a straight bottom hem (if not, it shall be tucked in)
Logos on left chest (1 inch square or less)
Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose)

Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Fleece Vests:

May be striped, printed or solid color
A polo, mock or turtleneck shall be worn underneath
If worn, the underneath shirt shall be tucked in
May have short or long sleeves
Shall not have a hood
Shall be worn right side out
May be pull over, zip or button front
Logos shall be located on the left chest (1 inch square or less)
Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose)
May be worn indoors (classrooms, cafeteria, assemblies, Church, etc.)

Coats, Jackets, Hooded Sweatshirts, or Fleece Jackets

May be worn during transitions between classes or outside only

Skirts & Jumpers (Girls only)

May be print, plaid or solid color
Shall be made of COTTON OR CORDUROY MATERIAL
Hem be no more than 2” above the top of the kneecap when standing
Slits to be no more than 2” above the top of the kneecap when standing
Shall be the correct size for student (not clingy, form fitting or too tight)

Pants, Slacks and Capri:

Shall be plain solid colors of cotton twill or corduroy material
Shall be straight legged and without cargo pockets or loops
Hem to be at the top of the sole of the shoe
Shall be worn at the waist
Shall be free of designs and logos
Shall be neat and without holes, fringes, tears, or frays
Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose)

Jeans:
Follow the description of Pants or Slacks above in addition to:
Shall be a plain solid color except any shade of blue
Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose)

Shorts and Skorts:
Shall be made of cotton twill or corduroy material
Shall be a plain solid color walking shorts
Shall be worn at the waist
Shall be hemmed at bottom
Shall be free of designs or logos
Length of inseam to be a minimum of 6” OR
the hem shall be no more than 3” above the top of the kneecap
The hem shall be no more than 1” below the bottom of the kneecap
Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose)

Jean Shorts:
Follow the description of shorts above in addition to:
May be a plain solid color except any shade of blue
Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose)

Shoes & Socks:

Must be worn at all times
Tennis, oxford or slip-on shoes with rubber soles
Slip-on shoes must cover the whole foot (like a tennis shoe)
Shoes must be worn and tied properly
Must tie, buckle, Velcro, strap or zip on
May have one inch heel or less

Hair:

Hair styles shall be conservative and neat
Bangs shall be above the eyebrows
Hair must be kept out of students’ eyes
Boy’s hair shall be off the collar and ears
Student’s hair shall be their unaltered natural color
Out of the ordinary or fad haircuts or styles are unacceptable
Streaking, highlighting, bleaching or dying hair is unacceptable

Jewelry:

Boys are not permitted to wear earrings at any time during school or
during school related activities.
Earrings may be worn in ears only.
Earrings shall be 1 inch or less in length
Rings, necklaces and/or bracelets may be worn in moderation.

Makeup: (Girls only)

Makeup may be worn but must be in moderation.
Light blush
Light mascara (same color as lashes)
Clear lip-gloss
Clear nail polish

Free Dress:

The 1st Monday of each month students may wear free dress
Pants, Jeans and shorts must follow dress code except in color
T-shirts, sweatshirts or sweaters; any color and correct size
Logos, writing, pictures, etc. will be appropriate for school
Skirts and Jumpers fall under listed dress code descriptions
Shall be the correct size for student (not clingy, form fitting or too tight)
Bib overalls, tank tops, athletic type shorts and sweat pants
(including mesh, nylon, cotton, or spandex) are unacceptable.

Consequences for Dress Code Violations

If a student is found to be out of dress code, the student will be directed to go to the principal’s office. An administrator will review the dress code with the student. If the dress code violation can be corrected the student will do so immediately and return to class. If the violation can not be corrected, the student will call a parent/guardian to explain the violation and ask him/her to bring what is needed to correct the violation.

The student will then wait in the library until the violation is corrected or the school day ends.

Interpretation of the dress code is under the discretion of the administration.

Revised August 2004

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