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 Fridays
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 head wear 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.