Dress Standards

Isaac Middle School strives to maintain an environment that is safe for all students and is free from threat and danger. It is our intent to maintain an atmosphere that is beneficial to learning and not distracting for any reason. Therefore, the following dress code regulations are in effect for all students at Isaac Middle School.

1. Plain white shirt/top/blouse with a plain white collar and plain white sleeves.

• No sleeveless shirts are allowed.
• No colored t-shirts or printed t-shirts are to be worn under the all white shirt.
• No logos on shirts/tops.
• Button shirts are acceptable.
• Shirts/tops/blouses must be tucked-in at all times.
• Shirts that are oversized or too tight are not allowed.
• School athletic issued jerseys/uniforms are allowed on game days only and must be worn over the white uniform shirt and be tucked in.
• During the winter months, students will only be allowed to wear all white or all navy blue jackets, sweaters, or sweatshirts.
• School issued sweatshirts will be allowed.
• Collars of white shirt must be exposed over all sweatshirts at all times.

2. Navy blue pants or walking shorts, skirts, culottes, or jumpers (girls only). Pockets may not sewn on the outside of the garment.

• All bottoms must be hemmed with thread, not cuffed, with a single break at the top of the shoe.
• Athletic wear is not allowed. This includes fleece (sweatpants), spandex, and nylon (wind breaker material).
• Logos of any kind are not allowed including athletic and/or professional sport logos.
• Shorts and skirts must be as long as the end of the fingers when arms are at the side and must not be longer than the top of the kneecap for all students.
• In regard to uniform bottoms, the following are unacceptable:

Levis/denim
Interstate pants/.shorts
Overalls
Corduroy
Cargo Pants
Exposed Undergarments
Slits/cuts of side of leg seams

3. Other

• Belts with a plain buckle are required on all pants/shorts with belt loops. Pants with belt loops cut off not allowed. (initials on buckles or hanging belts are not allowed.)
• No caps, hats, or any type of head wear allowed.
• No spiked jewelry is allowed.
• Bandannas are not allowed.
• Students must wear covered footwear only. (No slippers, thongs, open toed sandals, or high heels. Socks are recommended at all times. Socks can be no longer than mid-calf. Shoes must be tied or fastened.
• Sunglasses are not allowed at school.
• Any buttons, jewelry, and other accessories which contain vulgar, lewd, obscene or other messages which may lead to substantial interference with school activities, including accessories which advocate the use of alcohol, drugs, and accessories which make reference to, or identify gangs, are not allowed. This includes backpacks and notebooks that are written on inappropriately.

Students who fail to adhere to the standardized dress code policy will be disciplined on an individual basis by the school administration. Administrative consequences include but are not limited to the following:

1. After school detention.
2. In-School Suspension
3. Off Campus Suspension
4. Expulsion

Due to variations in style and changes in fashion, the school administration and the Safety Committee reserve the right to deem certain articles of clothing and/ or jewelry as appropriate or inappropriate throughout the year. Parents will be notified as soon as possible about any changes made to the dress code.