School Uniform

Uniform Dress Code

Education Code 35183 and Educational Code 35183.5 authorizes school districts to adopt dress codes. Below is the SDMC
approved 6 – 8 grade dress code for Gage Middle School:

TOPS: Blouses/Polo/Shirts
Include SOLID navy blue, white or burgundy collared shirts, No logos, stripes, or designs of any kind.
Also include any approved Gage Middle School attire.
Physical Education shirts must be worn only during PE classes.

BOTTOMS: Include SOLID black or blue appropriate bottoms (jeans or pants) that are not baggy, see-through, tights, torn or ripped.
No sweatpants, track pants, workout pants allowed.
Physical Education shorts and/or pants must be worn only during PE classes.

HOODIES/ JACKETS/SWEATSHIRTS: Includes any Gage Middle School spirit attire, solid navy blue, white, burgundy, black or gray sweatshirt ( without logos) or images for the 2020-2021 school year. If students wear a hoodie/jacket/sweatshirt with a logo or
image other than Gage spirit attire, they will be asked to turn it inside out. (Hoods can only be worn outdoors during rainy weather.)
● All apparel will be free of any logos, emblems, or tags (i.e., Dickies, Ben Davis except for school emblem). NO logos, stripes, or designs of any kind.
● Shirt or blouse must cover the waist and must be buttoned above the sternum. Only one undershirt, must be solid white, burgundy or navy blue, worn under the polo shirt, and be no bigger than the polo shirt.
● Shoes must be enclosed for safety (covered heels and toes). Slippers, flip flops, slides will not be permitted.
● ONLY approved caps or hats may be worn. The wearing of approved caps or hats is not permitted inside classrooms or office areas.
● No gang attire is permitted at any time.
● Shorts should not be shorter than 2 inches above the knees; sweatpants, cargo pants or athletic shorts will not be permitted.
● Initial or insignia belt buckles are not permitted.
● No oversized clothing, gang style, mesh shirts, see-through shirts, or bare midriffs are permitted. Pants may not be more than one (1) size larger than the student’s own waist; no slit seams, pants must be hemmed and must be worn at the waist.

Items not permitted:
● Chains or weapons (chains such as those attached to belts or wallets present a safety hazard).
● Apparel, backpacks, notebooks with emblems, lettering, printing or pictures pertaining to drugs, alcohol, sex, profanity, gangs, taggers, music groups or party crews, etc. that may be deemed obscene, libelous, or slanderous, or that incite students so as to create a clear and present danger.

Uniform Dress Code Violation Policy

The following steps will be taken to address any uniform dress code violations.

First Violation:
A. The teacher gives the student a warning and reviews the Uniform Dress Code Violation Policy.
B. Student is referred to the Parent Center to borrow a uniform or remove inappropriate articles or accessories.
The Parent Center will keep a detailed log of every student referred for uniform dress code violations.
C. Student receives an additional uniform policy at the Parent Center.

Second Violation:
• The three steps from the first violation are repeated.
A. The Parent Center calls the parents/guardians and informs them of the uniform dress code violation and sends
a letter home that includes the Uniform Dress Code and the Uniform Dress Code Violations Policy.

Third Violation:
A. The three steps from the first violation are repeated.
B. The Parent Center calls the parents and informs them of the uniform dress code violation and sends a letter
home that includes the Uniform Dress Code and the Uniform Dress Code Violations Policy.
C. The Parent Center sends a referral to the counselor*. The counselor may take the following steps:
a. Counselor holds a conference with the student
b. Counselor contacts parents/guardians
c. Counselor arranges a parent/teacher/counselor conference
d. Counselor assigns after-school detention held by the counselor
e. Counselor assigns paper pick-up
f. Counselor assigns lunch detention held by the counselor

Fourth Violation:
A. The three steps from the first violation are repeated.
B. Parent Center may work with the counselor to set up a second parent conference to set up a Uniform Contract.
C. Counselors will use their discretion in determining what disciplinary actions will be taken while addressing
referrals for uniform dress code violations.

Free Dress Day Policy

Students may wear the following attire on FREE DRESS day:
A. A collar shirt/T-shirt that is not oversized and is not gang related.
B. A blouse with sleeves that is not revealing and does not expose undergarments, midriffs, backs, or shoulders, this
includes tank tops, strapless tops, or crop tops.
C. Shirts and tops that do not have inappropriate/unacceptable language or graphics (drugs, alcohol, profanity, gangs,
tagging, or crews).
D. Skirts and shorts are to be of appropriate length for sitting as well as standing so that undergarments do not show.
E. Shoes must cover toes and heels.

NOTE: ARTICLES OF CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, OR JEWELERY THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED UNSAFE MAY BE SUBJECT TO
CONFISCATION (E.I., LARGE HOOPS, EARRINGS WITH SHARP EDGES, OVERSIZED EARRINGS OR PIERCINGS).
*All free dress day rewards must be approved by SDMC