Dress Code

Dress Code

 

The following dress code is an attempt on our part to allow comfortable professional clothing at school but at the same time keep a handle on what is appropriate in a group atmosphere without unnecessary distraction. The practice at M.I.T.C.H. Charter School is that boys and girls will
not wear clothing that supports or glamorizes alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gangs, or violence.

 Above the waist:

  • Solid colored polo shirts with long or short sleeves.
  • Solid colored layers under polo shirts are allowed.
  • Polo shirts and under layers may be any solid color and modestly buttoned so no under shirt shows.
  • No logos other than the M.I.T.C.H. logo are allowed on polo shirts.
  • No tank tops, no spaghetti straps of any kind, no halter-tops will be allowed.
  • Shirts will not expose the torso and they must be long enough to cover the waistband or be tucked in with arms upraised.
  • Undergarments will be completely covered at all times. Girls only: bras should not be seen.
  • Hats and sweatshirt hoods may be worn outside, but not inside.
  • Solid navy sweatshirts, fleece, or cardigan sweaters may be worn as an extra layer. These solid navy outer layers may be with or without a hood.       Hoods may only be worn outdoors. The solid navy outer layer may be with a zipper, buttons, or pull-over style. This is the only extra layer allowed in the building which includes lunch, indoor recess, and specialty classes.
  • The only exception to the solid navy outer layer is a winter coat that may be worn during outdoor activities

 

Below the waist:

  • Navy and Tan are the school colors for pants, shorts (knee length; must touch knee cap), capris, skorts, skirts, jumpers, and dresses. Must be loose fitting.
  • No tight or skinny pants allowed.
  • Shorts, skirts, and skorts are allowed if the length is at the knee.
  • No jeans.
  • Solid navy sweat pants are allowed only on PE days (traditional sweat pants with elastic at the ankle and loose fitted).
  • Any solid color –tights, nylons or are allowed under skirts and skorts.
  • Solid Colored Leggings without lace are allowed under shorts and dresses; however, socks must be worn.

 

Dress Code on P.E. Days:

 

  • Elementary Dress Code for P.E. days (grades K-5): 
    • Tennis shoes and socks are required;
    • Regular school dress code;
    • M.I.T.C.H. logo t-shirt;
    • Solid navy sweats (traditional sweat pants with elastic at the ankle and loose fitted).
    • Knee length navy blue double layered mesh shorts (no logo) may be worn.

 

Dress code on P.E. Days (continued):

 

  • Middle School Dress Code for P.E. days (grades 6-8): 
    • Tennis shoes and socks are required;
    • Regular school dress code;
    • M.I.T.C.H. logo t-shirt;
    • Solid navy sweats (traditional sweat pants with elastic at the ankle and loose fitted).
    • Knee length navy blue double layered mesh shorts (no logo) may be worn.

 

  • Middle school students are encouraged to wear deodorant and bring it to school so they can freshen up after P.E. class.

 

 

General Additional Dress Code:

  • The only logo allowed is the M.I.T.C.H. Charter logo.
  • No flip-flop shoes.
  • Closed toe shoes only.
  • Hair is to be clean, neatly groomed and not interfere with eyesight. Hair of unnatural hair color is not allowed.
  • Makeup: Light make-up is acceptable for 7th and 8th grade only. Natural colored make-up is acceptable for 7th and 8th Grade. Make-up is not to be brought to school.
    • No Tattoos;
    • No Henna designs;
    • No Face painting or other writing on hands, arms, legs or other visible places. Please remove them thoroughly before school.
  • Jewelry: Piercing is acceptable only if located in the ear lobes. One earring per ear only. Other body piercing may not be visible. Necklaces and bracelets must not be distracting. Dog-type collared jewelry, studded wristbands, wallet chains, ropes, studs, are not allowed.
  • No hats, caps, visors, bandanas or sunglasses are to be worn in the building or on school property. However, during inclement weather appropriate winter hats may be worn outside only.

 

Free Dress Days

Common sense guidelines for dressing modestly apply. This attire is not acceptable: torn-out jeans, shirts with alcohol or inappropriate graphics or distracting logos, tank tops, thin strap tops, bare midriff, see-through clothing, trench coats, sagging or baggy pants, gang attire, or under garments being shown. These clothing items are never allowed. Students showing up inappropriately dressed will be asked to change their clothing, either by putting on clothing we have available or having a parent come and exchange what they are wearing.

 

Field Trips

 

School Dress Code or better for most field trips.

 

Teacher will advise of any changes in dress code due to the nature of the field trip.