Schools:

• Cook Elementary

• Fairview Elementary

• Franklin Academy

• Sale Elementary

• Stokes-Beard Elementary

• Columbus Middle School

• Union Success Academy

Mandatory School Uniform Policy

The Board of Trustees of the Columbus Municipal School District finds it is appropriate to implement a mandatory school uniform policy for the following reasons:

1. Promote a more effective climate for learning with fewer discipline referrals

2. Increase safety and security

3. Foster school unity and pride

4. Ensure appropriate attire

Uniform Dress Code

• Any deviation, however slight, are disallowed. Items that are offensive because of reference to race, sex, ethnic group, etc. shall be prohibited anywhere on school property.

• Every component of the student uniform should be appropriate in length and size. Appropriate is defined as that which properly covers the body and which is in good taste.

• Students must wear clothing that is not too tight or too loose.

• The principal has the final decision about the appropriateness of the length/size of clothing.

• All teachers will monitor student dress and send those students who, in their opinion, are dressed inappropriately to the principal.

• Undergarments should never be visible.

Shirts

• Must be solid color: purple, gold, or navy (shirts must be tucked into the pants)

• Must have a collar

• May not be sleeveless or form fitting

• May not have visible emblem, trademark, logo, etc.

• District approved Falcon t-shirt can only be worn on any day

Any visible clothing worn above the waist must be solid color: purple, gold, or navy blue with the exception of district approved Falcon t-shirts.

Sweatshirts

• Must be solid color: purple, gold, or navy

• Must be a pullover

• May have a hood

• May not be worn/carried around the waist, neck, shoulders, etc.

• May not have visible emblem, trademark, logo, etc.

Sweaters

• Must be solid color: purple, gold, or navy

• May be a cardigan (button-up) or pullover

• May have a hood

• May not be worn/carried around the waist, neck, shoulders, etc.

• May not have visible emblem, trademark, logo, etc.

Vests

• Must be solid color: purple, gold, or navy

• May not have visible emblem, trademark, logo, etc.

Pants, Capri Pants, Walking Shorts, Skirts, Skorts, Jumpers

• Must be solid color: khaki or navy blue

• Must be properly hemmed, no joggers or sweatpants

• Must be free of rips, tears, frays, holes, etc.

• Must be worn at the waist

• Skirts and shorts should be of a length that when a student’s arms are extended downward by the sides in a natural position and the shorts are at the waist, the length of skirt, shorts, etc. must be as long as the longest fingertip.

• No halters or halter dresses may be worn.

Belts

• Belts must be worn for clothing items with belt loops

• Must be solid color: brown, black, navy blue

• May not have visible emblem, trademark, logo, etc. (including buckle)

Headwear

• No caps, hats or headwear shall be worn inside the school building. (Penalty: Confiscation)

• Sunglasses will not be worn in the building. (Penalty: Confiscation)

Leggings, Socks, Tights

• Must be solid color: Navy blue, white, purple, or gold

Shoes

• Must be closed-toe shoes

• Shoes with over two-inch heels shall not be permitted

Jackets/Coats

• Must be solid color: purple, gold, or navy

• May not have visible emblem, trademark, logo, etc.

• Long trench coats are prohibited

• May not be worn/carried around the waist, neck, shoulder, etc.

• CMSD school/team jackets are allowable in the classroom to promote school spirit.