Kennedy Middle School Dress Code - 2007-08

Please note: Although jeans will be allowed this year, they must be solid blue, black, or tan and they may not have any designs, logos (other than a small brand label) or appliqués. See “Pants” section of this document for details.

Shirts:

• Any solid color polo shirt -- short or long sleeve-- No  logos (a brand name label tag or a single applique less than 1 inch square is permitted)
• No stripes or patterns on shirt with the exception of thin piping/trim on collar, sleeves or seams
• Any solid color button-down dress shirts/blouses - short or long sleeve- without logos.
• Two shirts worn at the same time must be the same color. (White undershirts worn as underwear are allowed)  Shirts worn underneath may not hang under the top shirt at the hem or beyond the sleeves.
• No plunging necklines that show shirt underneath
• No bare midriffs or shirts that ride up to show skin when arms are lifted above head.

Pants:

• Dockers or jeans are allowed.  However, no "grunge" pants (i.e. rips, holes, low-hanging crotches)
• Capri pants, cargo pants, shorts, skirts, and skorts are allowed
• No designs, logos, writing or prints (brand name label tags are permitted)
• No sweat pants, warm-ups, or pajamas
• Colors:  black, blue, or tan only

Jackets/Sweaters

• Jackets and coats may be worn outside, but not in the classroom
• Sweaters and sweatshirts, whether pullover, button-up or zipper (if worn inside the building) must be in solid color, without logos, designs or prints.  Brand name labels of less than 1 inch are permitted.  Thin piping on seams, sleeves is allowed.
• All sweaters and sweatshirts can be no longer than finger tips when using the traditional arms straight-down technique.

Special Notes:

• No gang-related clothing or accessories are allowed on campus. (Please refer to pages 4 and 22 in the APS Student Behavior Handbook)
• Girls' skorts and shorts must be long enough for the hem to hang below the fingertips when the hands are straight down at the side with the fingers extended.
• No hats or head gear (scarves, bandanas, etc.) allowed in the building

It is the parents'/guardians' responsibiity to ensure that the students is in compliance with the above dress code.

The Kennedy administration will make the final decision regarding appropriateness of dress.  All clothing must conform to the APS Policy regarding dress code (including Reward Dress-Down Days)