Conkwright Middle School Standardized Dress Code
All Conkwright Middle School students are expected to be in compliance with all guidelines of the school dress code. The principal under special circumstances may grant temporary waivers.
All clothing is to be logo free. Small crests that are the same color stitching as the shirt are acceptable. A Conkwright logo is always allowable.
Shirts must be solid color in true red, white, black, dark or light gray, blue, and green (no maroon, burgundy, or off shades of blue such as turquoise or denim). Shirts must have a collar or turtleneck, long or short sleeves (no sleeveless), and can be knit or oxford style (no see-through materials). No stripes or contrast stitching on shirts is allowed.
Slack, shorts, skirts, or jumpers must be solid color in black, navy, or tan. No jean material or cargo pockets (pockets with dimension or on the side of the pant leg) are allowed. Items not allowed to be worn as slacks include jogging pants, leggings, warm-ups, parachute pants, or windbreakers. No stripes or contrast stitching is allowed.
V-neck, cardigan or crewneck sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn over the collared or turtleneck shirt and must be solid colors of true red, white, black, navy or gray. Students may substitute a Conkwright School sweatshirt to be worn over the collared shirt.
Students must wear shirts tucked in at all times.
A belt must be worn with slacks, skirts, or shorts that have belt loops and must be visible. If clothing item has belt loops, removing them will not negate the use of a belt.
All clothing is to be appropriately sized with pants not covering the shoe.
Pants and shorts must be worn with the waistline at the waist level . No sagging.
No undergarments can be visible.
All hats are removed upon entering the building.
Other items such as bandannas, scarves, sweat bands, combs, rakes, picks, or rollers are not to be worn as clothing.
All outerwear such as coats, jackets, oversized shirts, wind shirts, hats, etc are to be stored in the locker during the school day.
Book bags, backpacks, pouches, backpack purses, fanny packs, etc. are to be stored in the locker during the school day. Per board policy backpacks must be made or clear or mesh material.
Non-jewelry chains, including chains attached to wallets or purses may not be worn.
Shorts and skirt length must pass the flamingo test. (With leg bent parallel to floor, skirt or short hem must touch the back of the calf of the bent leg.)
Any closed toe shoe is acceptable (no sandals or flip-flops).
Exemptions:
If a teacher is conducting a special class activity that requires special attire, the staff member will seek prior approval from the administration, and contact the parents in writing in advance about the event and type clothing.
School teams such as basketball, football, cheerleading, etc. may wear team outfits on scheduled game and competition days. Coaches will inform the students and seek prior approval of the administration.
Special days may be designated as school spirit days. On these days, a school or Conkwright team T-shirt or sweatshirt may be worn. Students must be in compliance with the rest of the dress code.
If any type of clothing worn in the building leads to confusion or misunderstanding the administration will make the final decision as to the clothing's appropriateness.
Disciplinary action will be taken for non-compliance.