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UNIFORM POLICY: Students
To meet dress code requirements, YDMS students must present themselves in the approved uniform:
TOPS: White or navy polo-style knit shirts (short or long sleeve); white oxford button-down shirts (short or long sleeve). Plain white, navy, black, or gray t-shirts or turtlenecks may be worn underneath these shirts. White middy blouses with plaid ties may also be worn by girls. Logos on tops must not exceed 2x2 inch. Additionally, students may wear any approved YDMS spirit and YDMS sports tops/shirts.
BOTTOMS: Khaki or navy pants, shorts, skorts or skirts. Pants must be uniform style and school appropriate. Solid colored tights of blue, black, gray or white may be worn under shorts and skirts of appropriate length.
LENGTH: Skirts, skorts, and shorts must be no shorter than 4” above the top of the knee. Pants must not drag the floor and should sit on the natural waist of the student.
TIGHTNESS: Students must be able to pinch one inch on the side of all shorts, skirts, skorts, and pants. Excessively tight and stretch pants are not allowed.
BELTS: Students are encouraged, but not required to wear a belt with any bottoms that have belt loops. Oversized belt buckles are not allowed.
OUTERWEAR: Any plain navy, gray, white, or black sweater/sweatshirt/vest is acceptable if worn over an approved school shirt. Logos must not exceed 3x3 inches. Sweatshirts of any color with the YDMS logo may be worn.
COATS/JACKETS: In colder weather, waist-length jackets and coats of any solid color are acceptable at school. If the jacket/coat is not an approved solid color (navy, gray, white, or black) or an approved YDMS jacket, it must be removed after arriving at school. Blankets may not be worn to school in place of a jacket or coat.
No hoodies, trench coats, jackets with hoods or oversized coats will be allowed. If you bring a hoodie on campus, it must be turned into the discipline office. You may not keep it in your backpack.
SHOES AND SOCKS: Students may choose the style and color of shoes and socks. They should coordinate with the uniform and not attract undue attention. Flip-flops, backless shoes, CROCS, slides and house shoes are not acceptable; shoes must have heel support for safety reasons. Additionally, all shoes must be tied or fastened.
Spirit Groups (Pep Squad, Cheerleaders, Dance line) will be allowed to wear their uniforms on game days and other days approved by the principal.
All uniforms must be worn in the manner meant by the manufacturer. This means that there will be no ripping or cutting of hems, cuffs, sleeves, or bodies of the coordinates. Simple hemming of sleeve, slack, or skirt length may be made, but be aware of the growth factor. Due to the rapid growth of middle school children, clothing worn in the fall may not be acceptable in the spring.
Hair should be clean and combed so as to permit full vision at all times. Headwear such as hair rollers, combs, brushes, sunglasses, bandannas, hoods, and caps are prohibited. No chains or other heavy jewelry will be allowed.
No mode of student appearance will be considered proper for school that detracts from or disrupts the classroom and/ or the school decorum. The principal (or designee) of the school shall make the final decision of what is considered proper or improper appearance.
Piercings in the ears are the ONLY acceptable piercing for students. No other visible piercings will be allowed.
SCHOOL IDs: All students are required to wear a school ID each day. One school ID will be provided free of charge to each incoming student. Misplaced IDs may be replaced for $5.00 in the library. Temporary IDs may be purchased for $1.00 each morning in the discipline office. All IDs, including temporary IDs, must be worn on the outside of the student’s shirt and be visible at all times.
Failure to comply with the YDMS dress code will result in school discipline.