Middle School Dress Code Policy at Ritch Middle School

The dress code policy at Ritch Middle School emphasizes dressing in a manner that promotes a positive learning environment, health, safety, respect, and pride. The policy details guidelines for shirts, blouses, and acceptable attire for students, aiming to maintain appropriate dress standards for a conducive educational setting. Students are expected to follow the dress code starting from the first day of school to contribute to a conducive learning environment.

• Dress Code
• Middle School
• Ritch Middle School
• Student Attire
• Education

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1. RITCH MIDDLE SCHOOL DRESS CODE POLICY

2. RAVEN WEAR RITCH MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO BE IN DRESS CODE BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.

3. THE PHILOSOPHY ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DRESS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE RECOGNITION THAT HE/SHE HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP FOSTER A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES HEALTH AND SAFETY, RESPECT AND PRIDE, AND A POSITIVE REGARD FOR DISTRICT POLICY.

4. SHIRTS & BLOUSES SHIRTS AND BLOUSES SHOULD COVER A MAJORITY OF THE SHOULDER. SLEEVELESS APPAREL WITH A FINISHED EDGE MAY BE WORN IF THE GARMENT HAS A STANDARD SIZE ARMHOLE. SPAGHETTI STRAPS, TUBE TOPS, ONE SHOULDER TOPS, HALTER TOPS, MESH TOPS, SHEER TOPS, STRAPLESS TOPS, RACER BACK, AND BACKLESS TOPS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL WEAR. SHEER TOPS MAY BE WORN ONLY IF THE SHIRT UNDERNEATH MEETS ALL DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS.

5. SHIRTS & BLOUSES (CONTINUED) SHIRTS AND BLOUSES MUST NOT SHOW INAPPROPRIATE NECKLINES THAT EXPOSE CLEAVAGE, LOW BACK LINES, MIDRIFFS, OR UNDERGARMENTS. NO BARE SKIN SHOULD BE EXPOSED AT THE WAIST, CHEST, OR ABDOMEN AREA. NECKLINES CANNOT BE LOWER THAN THE STRAIGHT LINE FROM THE TOP OF THE UNDERARM ACROSS TO THE OPPOSITE UNDERARM. ALL SHIRTS AND TOPS MUST BE TUCKED IN OR OVERLAP THE BOTTOM GARMENT (PANTS, SHORTS, OR SKIRTS). MUSCLE SHIRTS AND TANK TOPS ARE PROHIBITED ON MALES UNLESS THEYARE WORN WITH ANOTHER SHIRT.

6. MUSCLE" SHIRTS, TUBE TOPS, ONE SHOULDER, HALTER TOPS, AND SPAGHETTI STRAPS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL WEAR.

7. SHIRTS AND TOPS THAT REVEAL CLEAVAGE, ARE LOW CUT, SHOW MIDRIFF, OR ARE RACER BACK OR BACKLESS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL WEAR.

8. THESE ARE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE: http://www.gap.com/Asset_Archive/GPWeb/Assets/Product/594/594871/category/gp594871-01viv01.jpg http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:4xUq1G9cr7AILM:http://imagecache.asos.com/inv/T/23/43/498576/Yellow/image1xl.jpg

9. DRESSES & SKIRTS THE SHIRT AND BLOUSE EXPECTATIONS REGARDING SLEEVES AND NECKLINES ALSO APPLIES TO DRESSES. THE LENGTH OF DRESSES AND SKIRTS, INCLUDING ANY SLIT, SHOULD BE NO SHORTER THAN THE SHORT SIDE OF AN INDEX CARD (3 INCHES FROM THE TOP OF THE KNEE) WHEN STANDING UP STRAIGHT, FRONT AND BACK.

10. Index card RULE Length of dresses and skirts, including any slits, should be no shorter than the short side of an index card when standing up straight. http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:IzDAzxjOB8P98M:http://www.bet.com/Assets/BET/Published/image/jpeg/a175ed9e-659a-0bf5-02eb-9325587717e3-swimskirt_kh.jpg Hem Line About 3 inches Top of knee

11. Index card RULE Length of dresses and skirts, including any slits, should be no shorter than the short side of an index card when standing up straight. Use this side to measure shorts. (5 inches) Use this side to measure skirts and dresses. (3 inches)

12. INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE YOU CANNOT PULL DOWN YOUR SKIRT TO LENGTHEN IT IF IT EXPOSES YOUR STOMACH. THE 3-INCH RULE SHOULD BE MET IN BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE SKIRT AND DRESS. Exposed midriff

13. THE LENGTHS OF THESE EXAMPLES ARE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE.

14. SHORTS SHOULD BE NO SHORTER THAN THE LONG SIDE OF AN INDEX CARD (5 INCHES) FROM THE TOP OF THE KNEE (APPROXIMATELY MID THIGH). http://www.gap.com/Asset_Archive/GPWeb/Assets/Product/646/646529/category/gp646529-00viv01.jpg THE LENGTHS OF THESE EXAMPLES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

15. THE LENGTH OF THESE EXAMPLES COULD BE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE FOR SCHOOL IF THEY MEASURE NO MORE THAN 5 FROM THE KNEE. Use this side to measure shorts. (5 inches from kneecap)

16. UNDERGARMENTS MAY NOT BE EXPOSED! All pants, shorts, and skirts shall be All pants, shorts, and skirts shall be worn at the waist, not sagged, and all worn at the waist, not sagged, and all undergarments MUST NOT be visible. undergarments MUST NOT be visible. Holes should not expose skin or Holes should not expose skin or undergarments above the mid thigh undergarments above the mid thigh (index card rule). Frays are OK! (index card rule). Frays are OK!

17. ADDITIONAL CLOTHING ITEMS THAT ARE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL WEAR COSTUMES, PAJAMAS, OR SLIPPERS. HEAD WEAR (EXCEPT FOR RELIGIOUS REASONS): INCLUDING HATS, HOODS, SWEATBANDS, BANDANAS, SCARVES, BASEBALL CAPS, PICKS, AND COMBS. SUNGLASSES. ITEMS THAT PROMOTE ILLEGAL OR OFFENSIVE ACTIVITY: CLOTHING WHICH DISPLAYS OBSCENE WORDS, PICTURES, OR DESIGNS, CLOTHING WHICH CONVEYS A SEXUALLY SUGGESTIVE, VULGAR, DEMEANING, OR INFLAMMATORY REMARKS, A PRO- ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, OR DRUG RELATED MESSAGE, OR ANYTHING SYMBOLIC OF GANGS OR DISRUPTIVE GROUPS. ITEMS THAT CAN BE USED AS A WEAPON (I.E. SPIKES OR CHAINS).

18. INAPPROPRIATE HEADGEAR Students may wear hoodies, however, the hood cannot be over his/her head during the school day inside the building.

19. PAJAMAS AND SLIPPERS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL WEAR.

20. LEGGINGS LEGGINGS MAY NOT BE WORN WITH REGULAR LENGTH SHIRTS. LEGGINGS MUST BE WORN WITH A SHIRT OR DRESS THAT HITS MID THIGH AND COVERS THE SAME LENGTH ALL THE WAY AROUND. LEGGINGS MUST NOT BE THIN (SIMILAR TO TIGHTS I.E. MATERIAL THAT CAN BE SEEN THROUGH). SKINNY JEANS AND SKINNY PANTS WITH POCKETS ARE APPROPRIATE WITH REGULAR DRESS CODE APPROVED TOPS AS LONG AS THE BOTTOMS ARE NOT REVEALING.

21. BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF OUTFITS WITH LEGGINGS THAT ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL WEAR. No

22. BELOW ARE OUTFITS WITH LEGGINGS THAT ARE APPROPRIATE TO WEAR TO SCHOOL AS LONG AS THEY ARE NO MORE THAN MID-THIGH.

23. SHOES AND MISC. Shoes MUST be worn at all times. Athletic shoes MUST be worn for physical education classes. Closed-toe shoes may be required for protection in certain activities. ITEMS NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED IN THE ABOVE POLICY MAY BE PROHIBITED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.

24. BE INFORMED! STUDENTS NOT IN DRESS CODE WILL BE ASKED TO ATTEMPT TO CALL HOME TO GET A CHANGE OF CLOTHES BROUGHT TO THEM. STUDENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO GET A CHANGE OF CLOTHES MAY BE ASKED TO SIT IN ISS FOR THE DAYAND TEACHERS WILL PROVIDE CLASS WORK FOR THEM TO COMPLETE. STUDENTS WITH HABITUAL DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR DEFIANCE OF DISTRICT POLICY.