Student Dress at Pierce

The Pierce Middle School community believes that standards of neatness, modesty, and appropriateness in clothing and accessories encourage an atmosphere conducive to learning, work, and discipline. Adherence to the dress code is expected of all students. Parents should assist the school in enforcing these standards by sending students to school each day in proper attire.

Determination of appropriate dress is made by the administration. However, any faculty member may question whether attire is acceptable and direct a student to the office.

1. Clothing should be clean and in good repair; clothing should be the correct size (neither too small or too large) and undergarments may not be visible.
2. Students may wear slacks, jeans, skirts or shorts to school.
   1. Waistbands of pants or skirts may not be rolled down so midriff is showing.
   2. Shorts may be no shorter than fingertip length.
   3. Pants must be worn so that underwear cannot be seen.
   4. No pajama pants.
   5. Skirts and dresses cannot be shorter than 5” above the knee.
   6. Slits in skirts or dresses may not be too revealing.
   7. Tight skirts and shorts are not allowed.
3. Shirts and blouses must be the appropriate size; undershirts, low-cut, see-through or bare midriff blouses are not permitted.
   1. Sleeveless shirts must be at least 3 fingers in width at the shoulders.
4. T-shirts with alcohol, cigarette, drug, violence, hate, sexual or other inappropriate messages or symbols are not allowed.
5. Shoes are to be worn at all times in school. Bedroom slippers are not allowed. As safety is the primary concern regarding footwear, if accidents occur with any particular type of footwear, changes may be made.
6. Outerwear such as jackets and hats should be removed prior to class; rollerblades must be removed before entering the building.
7. To reduce distractions in school, hairstyle, jewelry and make-up should be worn in moderation. No chains are allowed.
8. For safety reasons, backpacks/book bags may be carried to and from school but must be stores in lockers during the school day.

Consequences for inappropriate dress:

1. Student will be asked to change into other clothing.
   1. If suitable clothing is not available at school
      1. Student may call home and have parents bring different clothing or
      2. Student will wear clothing provided by administration

Effective March 31, 2004