Seventy-First Classical Middle School
STUDENT DRESS CODE
2020-2021

General Guidelines:

• Items NOT permitted are jeans, logos, leggings as pants, stretch pants, cargo-style pants, “jogger” pants, elastic cuffs, or any other variation to the dress code.
• Shoes must cover both the toe and the heel (i.e. no clogs or sandals) but not enclose the ankle (i.e. no boots, mid-tops, or high tops).
• No see-through or lace sweaters or shirts.
• Socks, tights, or hose must be worn at all times. Leggings may be worn under dresses or skirts but may NOT be worn in the place of pants.
• Winter jackets/coats may be worn to and from school only. Coats/jackets will not be worn in the building or from class to class because they are not part of the prescribed code of dress. No hoodies, camouflage, army, denim jackets, or over-shirts worn as jackets are permitted. Approved sweatshirts or jackets with the SFCMS logo may be worn in class.
• Hats or sunglasses will not be worn for any reason during the school day.
• Hair will be neatly groomed. No unnatural hair colors are permitted (green, purple, blue, etc.)  Hair accessories must be black, white, brown, or navy and may not be distracting.
• Excessive makeup and distracting jewelry may not be worn.
• No facial or tongue piercings allowed.
• Earrings for girls should not be more than 2 inches long or 2 inches wide.
• Males may not wear earrings.
• Jeans or denim may not be worn even if it is of navy, black, or khaki color.
• Pants will be worn at the waistline. No hip huggers, “skinny” style, low rise, or “sagging” of clothes permitted.
• Shirttails will be tucked in at all times.  All shirts must be long enough to tuck in and stay.
• Skirts, shorts, and jumpers will be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
• Belts will be worn with slacks, shorts, and skirts that have belt loops. Large buckles, studs, and metal rings are not permitted.
• Purses/handbags may not exceed 8 x 8 x 3 inches in size. Backpack style purses are not allowed.
• All attire will be neat, clean, and in good repair.

Dress Code for Males:

• Shirts – plain, solid white, or navy polo style (long or short sleeve with collar) or oxford-style dress shirt, or approved Team Shirt (no logos)
• Slacks/shorts – solid navy, black, or khaki of an approved style
• Shoes –  black, white, or brown shoes with closed toe and heel (no logos of a different color).  Shoelaces must be white or the same color as the shoes and must be tied.
• Socks – ankle or knee-length (black, white, brown, or navy)
• Sweaters – Pullover/Cardigan – solid navy, white, gray, or black
• Blazers – solid navy or black
• Vests – solid navy, white, or black
• Belts – solid black, brown, or white
• Jackets/Sweatshirts – plain black or navy, or SFCMS sweatshirts (no hoodies, no logos)

Dress Code for Females:

• Shirts – plain, solid white, or navy polo style (long or short sleeve with collar) or oxford style dress shirt or approved Team Shirt (no logos)
• Slacks/Shorts/Skirts/Jumpers – solid navy, black, or khaki of an approved style
• Shoes –  black, white, or brown with closed toe and heel (no logos of a different color).  Shoelaces must be white or the same color as the shoes and must be tied.
• Socks –ankle or knee-length socks, tights, or hose (natural, white, black, brown, or navy)
• Sweaters – Pullover/Cardigan – solid navy, white, gray, or black
• Blazers – solid navy, black
• Vests – solid navy, white, or black
• Belts – solid black, brown, or white
• Jackets/Sweatshirts – plain black or navy, or SFCMS sweatshirts (no hoodies, no logos)

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS DRESS CODE UPDATE, Effective September 24, 2019
By direction of Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly, Jr.:

1. All Cumberland County Schools will make any necessary religious accommodations for any type of headgear or head coverings otherwise restricted or prohibited under existing individual school dress codes.

2. No student shall receive Out of School Suspension based solely upon violation of an existing individual school dress code.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS DRESS CODE UPDATE, Effective July 30, 2020
By direction of the Cumberland County Board of Education:

The Cumberland County Board of Education has approved a waiver of Policy 4316 (Student Dress Code, School Uniform Requirements) for the 2020-2021 school year only, as allowed by Policy 2450 (Suspension of Board Policies), due to the financial impact of COVID-19. However, families still have the option to allow students to wear uniforms when Blended-Remote and Face-to-Face Learning is in operation. There will be no consequences imposed upon a student for a uniform violation during the 2020-2021 school year.