Osborn School District #8 Osborn School District #8

OMS Uniform Policy

Osborn Middle School

2007-2008

Shirts

Shirts must be white, navy blue, or maroon.  Students may NOT wear all navy blue.

Polo shirt with full collar, dress shirt/blouse with full collar.

No button down shirts - polo style only.

No logos on shirts except school insignias. Shirt must have sleeves.

Shirts may be long or short sleeved.

All shirts must be tucked in. Shirttails must be long enough to be tucked in when arms are raised above the head (as in a jumping jack). No exposed midsections and no exposed undergarments. Shirts may not be more than one size too large. White undershirts or white turtlenecks may worn, may be long or short sleeved, with no insignia.

Pants

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.

Pants may not touch ground and must be hemmed with thread.

Pants may not be rolled.

No pants with 'cargo' style pockets (stitching is on the outside).

No sweats or jeans

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. Shorts cannot be longer than the top of the knee (patella).

Girls wear long pants, capri-style pants, shorts, skorts, or jumpers.

Boys wear long pants and shorts.

Belts

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, they will be given a commercial zip tie, and they must wear it. When shirts are tucked in, the belt and/or waistband must be visible.

Shoes

Shoes must be worn. Shoes will be predominantly white, black, or brown. Trim on the shoes may be different colors as long as the shoe is predominantly white, black, or brown. Shoes must be closed-toe with a heel strap. Slippers, flip-flops, and slip-ons are not allowed.

Shoelaces

Only white, black, or brown shoelaces are allowed. Laces must be the thin style only.

No multi-colored laces are permitted.

Socks

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

Jackets & Sweaters & Sweatshirts

Sweatshirts and sweaters must be white, navy blue, or maroon and must have no initials, emblems, or symbols. A uniform shirt must be worn underneath with the collar outside of the outerwear. School insignias may be worn. Sweatshirts and sweaters may be worn in the classroom only during 2nd trimester; otherwise, they must be put on the back of the student's chair. Any type of heavy coat/jacket may be worn to school, but may not be worn in the classroom. A heavy coat/jacket must be stored on the back of the student's chair during class.

Jewelry  

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  

No headgear is allowed at OMS (hats, visors headbands, bandanas, etc.).

Backpacks

No backpacks are allowed.

Purses

Purses no larger than 6" long, 4" tall, and 4" wide may be carried at OMS. This size is measured by the normal-use size and not bunch or forced into the legal size.

Additional Information

Students may not have any additional items that are not part of the school uniform and are not being worn. There may not be 'flagging' of any article.

Examples: washcloths, extra t-shirts, towels, etc.

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.