Student Uniform

All students attending kindergarten through eighth grade in the Fowler District will be required to wear school uniforms. The clothing may not be altered in a manner that includes, but is not limited to, slits of shredded hems, logos, other than the school mascot (when allowed), or is disruptive to the educational process. Bare midriffs are not allowed. Some exceptions may be allowed due to religious reasons.

The standard school clothing is:

TOPS:

Colors must be white, light blue or navy
Shirts must have sleeves
Polo shirts with buttons, or regular shirts and must have collar and sleeves
Shirts may be un-tucked but must be no longer than the top of the hand when placed to the side
Must not have any logos or writing on them other than school mascot when allowed
Must be size appropriate
Undershirts worn beneath tops must be white and not visible below the outer shirt.
A uniform shirt is to be worn under sweaters, jackets, or other outerwear.
Uniform shirts must be worn at all times, unless otherwise approved by the principal.

BOTTOMS:

Must be navy blue
No denim may be worn
No cargo pants nor cargo shorts
Students may wear shorts, skirts, skorts, or slacks that conform to the 3-4 pocket tailored uniform style
All shorts, skirts and skorts must be no shorter than two inches above the knee
All shorts must be no longer than two inches below the knee
Belts must have no logos
Belts may not hang down below the waist line.
No logos or writing on bottoms
Must be size appropriate
Pants must fit at the waist and may not drag the ground – NO SAGGING or BAGGING
Sweatpants, spandex, joggers, and tight fitting clothes are not permissible
Leggings worn under skirts or skorts must be white or navy blue
Gym shorts may not be worn under uniform pants.
Uniform bottoms must be worn at all times, unless otherwise approved by the principal.

FOOTWEAR:
Shoes are:

To be closed toes
To have laces(if applicable)
To have same laces on both shoes.
Not to have writing on them.
To have tongues that are under the tied laces
To be the same on both feet
Socks are to be the same on both feet.

OUTERWEAR:

Must be solid white, light blue, or navy
Sweaters and sweat shirts may be worn in the building
Sweater hoods may not be worn on the head while inside the buildings
Windbreakers, jackets, coats, and any item with a zipper are to be worn outside of the building only. It must be removed once the student is in the building.

OTHER UNIFORM ISSUES:

No piercing in nose, brow, tongue, or other visible parts of the body (other than ears).
Tattoos are not to be visible at any time.
Hoop earrings shall be no larger than a fifty-cent coin
Earrings shall be no longer than 1 inch long. (i.e. tapers)
Make-up products shall be left at home

Dress Code Violations

Footwear must be worn at all times. Safety requirements for specific classes such as industrial technology, life management, physical education and science shall be followed.

Hats, visors, bandannas, hairnets, knit stocking, and/or caps are not to be brought to/worn at school.

Gang clothing/paraphernalia is prohibited on school property, in school buses and/or at school activities. Gang paraphernalia is defined as any apparel, altered apparel, jewelry, accessory, notebook, or manner of grooming which, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark, or any other attribute which may denote membership in a gang.

The school reserves the right to further define appropriate dress for the students. Santa Maria Middle School has established the following site guidelines for student dress.

Students that are out of uniform will be directed to bring their attire into compliance with the dress code, and the following steps will be taken.

Students will be allowed to call parents for a change of clothing. If the parent cannot come, the student will be required to change into ‘loaner’ attire if it is available. The student will not be allowed back in class until the clothing is changed.

Dress Code Violation Consequences

Dress code violations 1- warning and parent call.
Dress code violations 2-3 will result in a referral for non-compliance with disciplinary points and the corresponding consequence.
Dress code violation four (4) will result in a referral, disciplinary points and a two-day off campus suspension.
Dress code violations five (5) and above will result in a referral, disciplinary points and a five-day off campus suspension.
Questions regarding the dress code may be directed to the Assistant Principal at 707-1100.