UNIFORM POLICY FOR ALL PRE-K-8TH GRADE STUDENTS

SCHOOLS:

COOK ELEMENTARY
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY
FRANKLIN ACADEMY ELEMENTARY
SALE ELEMENTARY
STOKES-BEARD ELEMENTARY
COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL
K-8 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

Mandatory School Uniform Policy

The Board of Trustees of the Columbus Municipal School District finds it is appropriate to implement a mandatory school uniform policy for the following reasons:

Promote a more effective climate for learning with fewer discipline referrals
Increase safety and security
Foster school unity and pride
Ensure appropriate attire

Printable Documents:

Uniform Policy (PDF)
Uniform Profile (PDF)

UNIFORM DRESS CODE

Any deviation, however slight, are disallowed. Items that are offensive because of reference to race, sex, ethnic group, etc. shall be prohibited anywhere on school property.
Every component of the student uniform should be appropriate in length and size. Appropriate is defined as that which properly covers the body and which is in good taste.
Students must wear clothing that is not too tight or too loose.
The principal has the final decision about the appropriateness of the length/size of clothing.
All teachers will monitor student dress and send those students who, in their opinion, are dressed inappropriately to the principal.
Undergarments should never be visible.

Shirts

Must be solid color: purple, gold, or navy (shirts must be tucked into the pants)
Must have a collar
May not be sleeveless or form fitting
May not have visible emblem, trademark, logo, etc.
District approved Falcon t-shirt can only be worn on any day

Any visible clothing worn above the waist must be solid color: purple, gold, or navy blue with the exception of district approved Falcon t-shirts.

Sweatshirts

Must be solid color: purple, gold, or navy
Must be a pullover
May have a hood
May not be worn/carried around the waist, neck, shoulders, etc.
May not have visible emblem, trademark, logo, etc.

Sweaters

Must be solid color: purple, gold, or navy
May be a cardigan (button-up) or pullover
May have a hood
May not be worn/carried around the waist, neck, shoulders, etc.
May not have visible emblem, trademark, logo, etc.

Vests

Must be solid color: purple, gold, or navy
May not have visible emblem, trademark, logo, etc.

Pants, Capri Pants, Walking Shorts, Skirts, Skorts, Jumpers

Must be solid color: khaki or navy blue
Must be properly hemmed, no joggers or sweatpants
Must be free of rips, tears, frays, holes, etc.
Must be worn at the waist
Skirts and shorts should be of a length that when a student’s arms are extended downward by the sides in a natural position and the shorts are at the waist, the length of skirt, shorts, etc. must be as long as the longest fingertip.
No halters or halter dresses may be worn.

Belts

Belts must be worn for clothing items with belt loops
Must be solid color: brown, black, navy blue
May not have visible emblem, trademark, logo, etc. (including buckle)

Headwear

No caps, hats or headwear shall be worn inside the school building. (Penalty: Confiscation)
Sunglasses will not be worn in the building. (Penalty: Confiscation)

Leggings, Socks, Tights

Must be solid color: Navy blue, white, purple, or gold

Shoes

Must be closed-toe shoes
Shoes with over two-inch heels shall not be permitted

Jackets/Coats

Must be solid color: purple, gold, or navy
May not have visible emblem, trademark, logo, etc.
Long trench coats are prohibited
May not be worn/carried around the waist, neck, shoulder, etc.
CMSD school/team jackets are allowable in the classroom to promote school spirit.