Uniform Expectations 2024-25

  • TOPS: Solid White, Navy, or Black

    • Polo-shirt, collared, or T-shirt (long or short sleeved)

    • Turtleneck or mock neck

    • Approved August Boeger T-shirts (AVID, Sports, Leadership, Clubs, etc.)

    • Shirts are not be too long (fingertip length), tight, cropped or baggy

    BOTTOMS: Khaki or Black

    • Twill slacks, shorts, skirts, skorts (below fingertip length), or capris

    • Neatly hemmed 

    • To be worn on or above the natural hip line

    • No rips or holes above the fingertips

    • No sweatpants 

    BELTS: Plain Black, Brown, or White

    • Plain buckles are not to have insignias (letters or designs)

    • Plain belts are not to have studs, sparkles, or other decorations

    SWEATSHIRTS: Gray, Black or White

    • Hooded or non-hooded

    • Pullover or zipper style

    • Approved August Boeger sweatshirts (AVID, Sports, Leadership, Clubs,  MPAS, or Science Camp)

    • Hoods are not be worn in the classroom

    • School-appropriate logos (no offensive, gang- or drug-related logos)

    JACKETS: Solid Color

    • Jackets with team logos or other advertisements are not permitted

    • School-appropriate logos (no offensive, gang- or drug-related logos)

    SOCKS: White or Black 

    • Students are to only wear one pair of socks on their feet

    • Socks are not to be stuffed under tongues of shoes

    • Tights are allowed

    • School-appropriate logos (no offensive, gang- or drug-related logos)

    SHOES: Mostly Plain White, Brown, Gray, or Black (No red, maroon or blue) 

    • Closed toes (no sandals, slides, high heels or Crocs)

    • Shoelaces are to be tied at all times

    • Students are expected to have appropriate shoes for PE

    BACKPACKS

    • Backpacks are to be free from writing or drawings, except the student’s name written once neatly

    • Patches or tape are not permitted

    • No solid red, maroon or blue

    • School-appropriate logos (no offensive, gang- or drug-related logos)

    MAKE-UP, PERFUME, & GROOMING 

    • Soft, natural looking make-up can be worn

    • Spray deodorant or perfumes are not allowed on campus

    • Eyebrows should not have any slits/cuts in them

    • Perfume, cosmetics, mirrors, lip-gloss, or combs/brushes may not be used in classrooms

    HAIR

    • Hair should be neatly groomed

    • Hairstyles should be appropriate in length and no unusual hair color, that are distracting to other students and disruptive to learning

    • Hairspray or mousse are not allowed on campus

    JEWELRY

    • Long earrings & large hoops are not allowed

    • Jewelry that may be offensive is not allowed

    • Body piercings (lip, eyebrow, nose, tongue, cheek, etc.) are not allowed 

    • Chain wallets are not allowed

    HATS, ACCESSORIES, AND HEAD COVERINGS

    • Head coverings, such as hats or beanies, may only be worn on school grounds for protection from weather and must be removed inside buildings

    • Head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted at all times

    • Head coverings or hair decorations that are gang-like in nature or color are not allowed

    • Accessories that interfere with learning or present a safety threat are not allowed

    • Sunglasses may be worn only outside of class and must have appropriate logos 

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    DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS

    • Possible ReThink

    • Possible exclusion from non-uniform days

    • Parent/Guardian contacted (notification/bring correct uniform) 

    • Repeated dress code violations may result in a loss of privileges

    • Other actions based on individual needs

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    *No Red or Blue clothing or items with insignias from non-school clubs, organizations, or gangs. [EC 35183,35183.5]

    *If there are any questions about school uniforms, please refer back to the MPESD District Handbook.

    GUIDELINES FOR NON-UNIFORM DAYS

    On non-uniform days, students are to dress within acceptable dress code standards.  All clothing should be clean, neat, in good repair, non-distracting, non-offensive and safe for school activities. Students who are ineligible for non-uniform days must wear their school uniform.

    Non -Uniform clothing guidelines:

    Bottoms

    • Skirts and shorts must be fingertip length (when arms are at your side) or longer.  

    • Rips/tears in jeans must fall below your fingertips when your arms are at your side.

    • Cut-offs are not allowed.

    Tops

    • Tops and shirts must meet uniform guidelines.  The following are not acceptable:

      • Low-cut tank tops or shirts; vests and jackets with large or gaping arm holes, halter tops, crop tops, bare midriff or see-through clothing.

      • Tank top straps must be at least one inch (1”) wide.

    • Clothes, jewelry or pins that advertise illegal and/or not age appropriate products, or that are offensive may not be worn.

    • Sandals, flip-flops, slides, Crocs, or high-heeled shoes may not be worn.

    • Clothing or items with offensive, gang- or drug-related logos may not be worn

     

    Spirit - Free Dress - College Thursday - Class Colors!

    Times to celebrate! Students also may dress up for holidays and spirit days announced monthly throughout the year.

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