Moore MS - Dress Code

Dress Code for Students:

Moore Middle School acknowledges that good grooming and personal attire positively affect student achievement and conduct. Our student dress code is designed to reduce the likelihood of a distraction or disruption and to maintain an academic focus in the classroom and on campus. As styles change, so may the restrictions on what is appropriate for school.

Appropriate Dress for Students:

1. Clothing shall fit appropriately. Pants and shorts must be worn at the waist at all times and not be so large that the crotch sags or underwear of any type is showing. Belts must be worn with pants that do not fit in the waist.
2. Clothing with holes or rips above mid-thigh is prohibited unless there is a layer of clothing beneath.
3. Tops must be appropriate; they should not be too tight or too loose that cleavage is shown. Blouses or shirts need to cover the tops of shoulders. No halter tops, strapless tops, spaghetti straps, tank tops or bare shoulder tops of any type will be allowed. Blouses/ shirts that expose any portion of the waist, hips or midriff are not allowed. Low-cut, backless, see-through tops and/or tube tops are not appropriate. Students cannot wear sleeveless shirts and all students must wear shirts in P.E.
4. All shorts and skirts must be no shorter than mid-thigh. Slits in skirts cannot be above mid-thigh. The outer layer of clothing from the waist down must meet all dress code requirements. This includes but is not limited to skirts with leggings or jeans worn under them. The waistline of all pants, shorts and skirts must be on or above the hips with no undergarments showing.
5. Headgear is prohibited at school. This includes, but is not limited to: caps, hats, visors, hoods, bandanas, wave caps, sunglasses, earbuds/headphones worn as an accessory, sweatbands, or pacifiers which are not to be worn or carried around by students. No combs, rakes, curlers or picks can be worn in hair.. *Exceptions for religious or medical reasons to be granted by the principal.
6. Pajamas or sleepwear of any kind are not to be worn in school. Health regulations and safety factors require shoes to be worn at all times. Bedroom/house shoes or slippers are prohibited.
7. Stretch, lycra spandex or nylon tights, jeggings, leggings, leotards, fishnet, biker pants, or boxer shorts/underwear worn as an outer garment are strictly prohibited. The outer layer of clothing must meet dress code requirements.
8. Students also may not wear or bring blankets, pillows, capes or cloaks to school.
9. No student shall wear clothing that displays words or symbols that depict violence, smoking, drugs, alcohol, weaponry, sex, gang affiliation or other illegal activity expressed or implied.
10. Jewelry or accessories that may be used as weapons are not allowed to be worn at school. This includes, but is not limited to, wallet chains, spiked rings, spiked bracelets, spiked watches, spiked collars, dog collars, two or three finger rings that are joined and bulky chains worn around the neck or waist. Sharp objects that could pose a danger such as spikes, nails or safety pins are not allowed on clothing, body parts or book bags.