Middle School Dress Code

Shirts

• Shirts may be left untucked at the option of the student
• Shirts with collars are recommended, i.e., golf, polo-style, and oxford shirts.
• Shirts may be worn in layers as long as the top shirt adheres to the dress code.
• Shirts with sleeves, hems, and those which are appropriately sized for the individual may be worn.
• Capped sleeve may be worn.
• Sleeveless shirts and blouses may not be worn.
• Shirts which are not long enough to cover the midriff when the arms are fully extended above the head may not be worn.
• Cleavage and torso may not show.
• Shirts with inappropriate sayings or tobacco, alcohol, or politically-related topics may not be worn.
• Undergarments (bra, underwear, boxers, briefs) may not show.

Pants, Shorts, Skorts

• Jeans, Capri pants, pedal pushers, slacks, pants, shorts, skirts and skorts may be worn.
• Belts are necessary when pants have loops and the shirt is tucked.
• Sagging pants may not be worn.
• Pants with holes or tears may not be worn.
• Jogging or exercise suits, gym shorts, or biker shorts may not be worn
• Skorts, skirts, and shorts which are at mini length may not be worn. Use the fingertips when the arms are relaxed at the sides to help gauge.

Dresses

• Dresses with sleeves may be worn
• Jumpers with a shirt or blouse (see above under shirt) may be worn
• Sleeveless dresses may not be worn
• Dresses and jumpers which are at mini length may not be worn. Use the fingertips when the arms are relaxed at the sides to help gauge.

Shoes

• Tennis shoes and socks are required for physical education classes
• Flip-flops or slip-on athletic sandals may not be worn.

Outerwear

• Waist length or longer jackets that accompany an outfit may be worn in class
• Heavy, lined jackets may not be worn in the classroom
• Hats may not be worn in the building

Honors Afternoon (End-of the-Year Assembly) and all Field Trips

• Nicer clothes or clothing options may be worn.
• Capital Day School Shirt may be worn.
• Denim may not be worn

Friday’s

• Casual dress days are Fridays and other days as designated by the Head of School
• The dress code must be followed with these exceptions:
• Athletic jerseys may be worn with a T-shirt
• Athletic pants, jackets, and shorts (shorts must meet length requirements as stated above) may be worn