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Uniform Policies

Uniform Policy For Pre-k Through 8th Grade Students

Schools:

  • Cook Elementary

  • Sale Elementary

  • Stokes-Beard Elementary

  • Hunt Intermediate School

  • Columbus Middle School

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:

  1. Promote a more effective climate for learning with fewer discipline referrals

  2. Increase safety and security

  3. Foster school unity and pride

  4. Ensure appropriate attire

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.