AMERICUS — From Staff Reports



AMERICUS — As the Dress Code/School Uniform Policy enters the third year of successful adoption in Sumter County Schools, several administrators have suggested sharing outgrown and usable garments and shoes with less fortunate students. There are no changes in the 2010-11 Dress Code and colors and styles remain the same. Parents, caregivers and students are asked to bring these items with them to open house in all Sumter County Schools on Tuesday. Primary and elementary schools will have their open houses from 5-7 p.m., and the middle schools, Ninth Grade Academy and Americus-Sumter High School-South campus will have their open house from 6-8 p.m. For immediate distribution of donated items by school administration, garments should be clean and in wearable order.



Sumter Schools’ 2010-11 dress code

Tops

• White, khaki, black or navy

• Golf/Polo shirts with short or long sleeves.

• A small logo is acceptable.

• Tops and bottoms must be contrasting colors. (i.e. black shirts may not be worn with black pants)

• Undershirts must be solid white, khaki, black or navy with no wording or pictures.



Bottoms

Boys

• Black, Navy or Khaki slacks or shorts



Girls

Black, navy or khaki slacks or shorts, capris, skirts, skorts, jumpers or dresses



Belts

• Solid in black, brown, tan, white or navy

• Belts must be threaded through loops.

• Only one belt may be worn.

• Buckles must be no larger than 2 inches in length or width.

• Belt is optional for grades Pre-K through 1st.



Shoes

• Shoes and laces must be predominately/mostly black, white, khaki, brown, navy or any combination of dress-code colors.

• No flip flops, house shoes or mesh shoes.

• 2-inch heel limit

• Socks, leggings and hosiery must be solid black, khaki, white or navy.

• Only one pair may be worn.



Jewelry, coats, jackets, sweaters

• Jewelry must be silver, gold or a dress code color. Not more than two necklaces or two bracelets may be worn. Males may not wear beads.

• No pendants larger than 2 inches.

• Coats, jackets and sweaters must be predominately black, brown, navy, khaki or white or any combination of dress-code colors.

• Outerwear must be worn with a uniform shirt.

• Vests are considered outerwear.

• No sweatshirts or pull-over hoodies.



Items not allowed

• Wind pants, cargo pants, sweatpants, velour pants, over-sized clothing, un-hemmed clothing, clothing with cuts, slits, holes, or slashes, denim or jean fabric, sleeveless shirts, overcoats, trench coats, and over-sized earrings. Hats and hoods are not allowed to be worn on the head while indoors.

• No facial jewelry or mouth jewelry.

• No chains hanging from pants.



Exceptions

• Each school may designate one day of the week for “spirit day.” On these days, students may wear blue jeans with no writing or obscene designs and designated T-shirts.

• The principal may also designate special “dress for success” days.



1. Belts: Belts must be worn with pants that have belt loops. Belts are optional for grades Pre-K through 1st.

2. Pants: Pants must be secured at the waist. Pants cannot be “sagging.” No banding at the hem or tucking pants into boots. Cargo pants/shorts are NOT allowed. Pants and shirts must be contrasting colors.

3. Tops: All shirts must be tucked in. Skin may not show (no midriff/cleavage). Undershirts must be solid white, khaki, black or navy with no wording or pictures. Girls in Pre-k through 5th grade may wear a buttoned, collared shirt (dress-code color) with jumpers, only.

4. Length: Shorts, skorts, skirts, dresses and jumpers must meet the fingertip rule and be appropriate in length for school wear.

5. Outerwear: All outerwear must be predominately one of the colors listed under “Coats, jackets, sweaters.” This includes heavier coats for colder weather. Jackets, coats, sweaters and vests are considered outerwear and must be worn with a uniform shirt. Outerwear of school sponsored organizations (as approved by the principal) is acceptable.

6. Transfers: Students who transfer from other school districts will be given five school days to come into compliance with the dress code.

7. T-shirts: Schools may use SCS T-shirts on field trips or “spirit days” at the principal’s discretion. School sweatshirts are allowed on designated spirit days.

8. Pupils are expected to be clean and appropriately dressed for school. Dress and appearance must not present health or safety problems or cause disruption and should encourage a serious approach to school.