Dear Parents & Guardians:
Please read the Uniform Policy for ACMS below. The Uniform is not optional and will be enforced when students return in July. If you have any questions, please contact the school. Students will be provided Dress Down Days throughout the school year, but parents & guardians will be made aware in advance.
ACMS Uniform General Guidelines
TOPS: Tops MUST be a plain white, burgundy, black or gold polo or oxford shirt (Must have a collar).
❖ Approved sweaters or sweatshirts (ACMS logo only OR SOLID white, burgundy, black, or gold) may be worn in class.
➢ Students must still wear a Polo or Oxford (Collar) shirt underneath the approved sweater/sweatshirt.
❖ Hoodies will be allowed this year, but MUST have ACMS logo only OR SOLID white, burgundy, black, or gold.
❖ No t-shirt can be worn as a uniform shirt (Grade Level & Club Shirts may be worn on designated days).
❖ Dresses, shirts, and blouses must cover three inches (3”) across the top of the shoulder and cannot have spaghetti straps, be strapless tops/halters, and have plunging necklines.
❖ Tops cannot expose any part of the torso, midriff, and cleavage.
❖ Tops cannot be bound or tied off to be made into a halter or crop top.
BOTTOMS: Bottoms MUST be solid khaki (tan color) or black to include (Dress Slacks, Joggers*, Shorts, Skirts, Capri’s, and Black & Tan Jeans WITHOUT rips)
❖ *Joggers must be the same material as Khaki Pants (Cotton and/or Cotton Twill Blend) They look and feel like Khaki pants except they have a drawstring waistband and cuffed ankles. Joggers that appear to be sweatpants and or workout pants will not be permitted.
❖ Cargo pants are allowed as long as they are Black or Tan and adhere to the other requirements listed for bottoms.
❖ Items NOT permitted to be worn as bottoms:
➢ blue jeans/denim, yoga pants, athletic pants, leggings worn as pants, pajama pants, sweat pants, any clothing with visible logos, any slacks/jeans with rips, or any other variation to the dress code).
➢ Any slacks that have been cut into shorts will NOT be permitted.
❖ No undergarments should be visible at any time.
❖ Shorts, skirts, skorts, and dresses must be fingertip length and any slits in dresses and skirts must also adhere to the three-inch rule. Skirts must be Black or Tan in color.
❖ No sagging pants or any bottoms that expose the buttocks, undergarments, or any other private body part.
❖ Dresses can be solid black, white, burgundy, or gold, and must have a collar or a collared shirt worn underneath.
Shoes: Athletic/Tennis, Dress/Formal, Crocs, and must have enclosed toe and heel.
❖ Items NOT permitted to be worn:
➢ slides, slip on sandals, flip-flops, bubble slides w/no ankle strap, bedroom/house shoes/slippers
❖ Proper footwear is required at all times, which is safe and does not result in a substantial disruption to the academic integrity of the school day. Shoes that have laces must fit, be laced, and tied. (i.e. no clogs or sandals)
❖ Crocs can be worn but CANNOT be worn in PE.
Head Coverings: Head coverings (including hats, hoods, sweat bands, and bandanas) are generally prohibited in school buildings.
❖ However, students may wear head coverings in the school building as an expression of sincerely held religious belief (e.g., hijabs or yarmulkes) or cultural expression (e.g., geles) or to reasonably accommodate medical or disability-related issues (e.g., protective helmets).
Other Uniform/Dress Code Information:
❖ All Jackets/coats, book bags, phones, and any electronic devices must be secured in the student’s lockers upon arrival.
➢ Students MUST put all electronics in their locker. It is State Law. Students will be permitted to check cell phones during locker times. Any student caught with a cell phone or other electronic device will receive consequences per CCS Student Code of Conduct.
➢ ALL students are required to purchase an ACMS Lock for $7 or rent a used one for $3.
➢ Any student who DOES NOT retain a lock will be provided one to use, but will not be permitted to attend school extracurricular activities (athletics, clubs, dances, ect) until the rental price is paid or the lock is purchased.
❖ Book bags can be any color, but must be secured in the locker upon arrival and remain until dismissal.
❖ Students will NOT be permitted to carry around any type of laptop bag. Students may have a TrapperKeeper/Zip-Up Binder, but it will be subject to searches to ensure electronics and/or any other inappropriate items are not being concealed AND cannot be a laptop bag minus the strap.
Additional Dress Code Violations:
❖ Any symbols, styles or attire frequently associated with gangs, intimidation or violence which is disruptive to the educational environment are prohibited.
❖ Students may NOT wear or carry clothing, jewelry, book bags, or other personal articles that depict or display profanity, vulgarity, obscenity, nudity of any degree, violence, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, controlled substances, firearms, or any illegal activity, or which advertise products or services illegal to minors.
❖ Clothing is NOT to be sheer or see-through where the torso is revealed.
❖ Heavy, large jewelry, belt buckles, and/or accessories (wallet chains) that are threatening, dangerous, distractive, and disruptive or could be utilized as a weapon may not be worn.
Final judgment is left to school administration. Parents of students who are in violation of the dress code will be called to provide appropriate clothes. Students will be held in RJC until appropriate clothes are provided. If it is determined that a student intentionally broke the uniform policy they can receive consequences outlined in the CCS Student Code of Conduct.
ACMS Physical Education (P.E.) Uniforms
Shirts: Must be white/burgundy/gold/black or purchased from the school
❖ T-shirts must not be see-through
❖ No tank tops or spaghetti straps
❖ Shirts must cover the stomach/midriff
Bottoms: Must be white/burgundy/gold/black or purchased from the school
❖ Shorts- must be at or near the knee
❖ Warm-up/ athletic pants may be worn
❖ No tights or leggings allowed
Footwear: Athletic shoes must be worn and properly laced. NO Crocs.
Socks: Must be worn at all times.
Respectfully,
David Greene
Principal
Anne Chesnutt Middle School