Osborn Middle School Uniform Policy (2011-2012)

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Shirts -      Girls & Boys:

                        Shirts must be polo-style and have a full collar.

No logos on shirts except school insignias. Shirts must have sleeves that are 4” long from the underarm seam.

                        Shirts may be long or short sleeved.

Shirts must be white, navy blue, or maroon.

Shirts may not be unbuttoned below the sternum.
            Students may NOT wear all navy blue.

No exposed midsections or undergarments. Shirts may not be more than one size too large. Undershirts and/or turtlenecks may be worn underneath a polo-style shirt, may be white, gray, or black, long or short sleeved, with no visible insignia. Undershirts must be tucked in if they are longer than the polo shirt.

 

Pants -      Girls:

Long pants, capri-style pants, shorts, skorts, jumper shorts and skirts are fine. Sweats, pajamas, overalls, or jeans are not allowed.

                        Boys:

                        Long pants, shorts, no sweats or jeans/denim

                        Both:

Pants may be navy blue or khaki – industrial uniform-style pants (Dockers brand is an example of an appropriate pant style).                

All pants must remain at the waist and may not be more than one size too large.

Pant legs must hang naturally, may not touch ground and must be hemmed.

    Pants may not be rolled.

No pants with cargo-style (puffy) pockets.

Grunge/Alternative-style pants are not allowed.

Shorts, skirts and skorts must be at least to the longest fingertip in length. Slits may not be shorter than the longest fingertip in length.

 

Belts  -     Girls & Boys:

Belts are optional – If one is worn, it must be blue, black, or brown. It may be made of fabric or leather. The belt must run through all loops. It cannot hang longer than the student’s thumb and index finger spread apart – with the thumb starting on any part of the buckle. Belt buckles must be plain, with no initials, emblems, or symbols.

If a student needs a belt and does not have one, he/she will be given a commercial zip tie which must be worn to keep the pants up. When shirts are tucked in, the belt and/or waistband must be visible.

 

Shoes -      Girls & Boys:

Shoes must be worn, must match and be a pair. Shoes may be any color except predominately red and predominately blue shoes.  Pink and Turquoise are okay. Shoes must be closed-toe with a heel strap. Slippers, flip-flops, and slip-ons are not allowed.

Shoelaces - Girls & Boys

No red or blue shoelaces.

 

Socks -      Girls & Boys

Socks must be white, black, or brown. They cannot go above mid-calf. If socks are worn, two socks must be worn (one on each foot), they must be the same color, and they must be the same height. Footies are allowed.

 

Jackets, Sweaters, & Sweatshirts -Girls & Boys

Sweatshirts and sweaters must be predominantly white, navy blue, maroon, black, or grey and must have no initials, emblems, or symbols that are inappropriate for school. A uniform shirt must be worn underneath with the collar outside of the outerwear. OMS insignias may be worn. Any type of heavy coat may be worn to school.

 

Jewelry  -   Girls & Boys

Jewelry may be worn at OMS – however, chains and necklaces must be put inside of the uniform shirt. No student may have jewelry that presents a safety risk, can be used as a weapon, or infers gang affiliation.

 

Headwear - Girls & Boys

 No headwear is allowed. (no hats, visors, headbands, bandanas, do-rags, etc.)                     

 

Backpacks - Girls & Boys

Backpacks are allowed. If backpacks contain words or designs, they must be appropriate.

Additional Information

 

  • Students may not have any additional items that are not part of the school uniform. There may not be ‘flagging’ of any article. Examples:  washcloths, extra t-shirts, towels, etc.

 

  • It is the parents’ responsibility to assure that their child comes to school in the proper uniform. The OMS Uniform Room may assist students in making sure they are in proper uniform. It is open only before school - 8:20am – 8:40am. Students may trade their clothes for a uniform as long as sizes are available. If a student is not in uniform after school has started, they may call their parents and have them bring a uniform to school. Otherwise, the student is assigned to ISS for the day. Students that are out-of-uniform may not be in regular classes.

 

  • Any buttons, jewelry, or other accessories, including tattoos which contain vulgar, lewd, obscene, or plainly offensive messages or which may lead to substantial interference with school activities, including accessories that advocate the use of alcohol or drugs and accessories that make reference to, or identify gangs, are not allowed.

 

  • All other aspects of the OMS dress code are in effect and under the discretion and judgment of the school staff. Policy may be subject to change pending Site Council or Administrative action.