SALIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Home of the WILDCATS!
TAKING PRIDE IN EXCELLENCE
5041 Toomes Road
Salida, CA 95368
(209)545-1633 Phone
(209)543-0831 Fax
(209)545-0339 District Office
Stanislaus County Routing #530

Main Office Hours:
7:45a.m.-3:30p.m.
School Hours:
8:30a.m.-3:05p.m.
ASPIRE Hours:
3:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

Salida Middle School Standard Appearance Dress Code

The parents and staff of Salida Middle School have developed this Standard Appearance Dress Code in accordance with Education Code 35183.  Its adoption is our continuing effort to provide a safe school environment where students can focus on academics. 

Repeated violation of the SMS standard appearance dress code shall be considered a violation of Education Code section 48900 (k):   Disruption of school activities and/or willful defiance of valid school personnel authority.

Final determination of what constitutes appropriate dress shall be made by the principal/designee.
 
Enforcement of the Standard Appearance Dress code will be during the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm on school days and during school activities outside of those times.

Any item not on this list shall not be allowed as part of the Standard Appearance Dress Code.  Parents should bring clothing to the school office to check if it meets the expectation. 

NEW for the 2009-10 school year- T-shirts!  Salida Middle School is proud to offer standard dress approved t-shirts for sale.  Styles are available for both boys and girls.  These t-shirts have a small student designed logo and will be available in royal blue, navy blue, beige, brown, black, grey or white.  The shirts may be ordered from the office for $7.00.  As an added bonus, standard dress t-shirts do not have to be tucked in so long as they do not hang below the palm of the student’s hand.

Hats
Hats with brims (Ed. Code 35183.5 re: sun-protective clothing) may be worn during outdoor activities only. This includes Physical Education and students' lunch period if they are playing outdoors.  Students' hats are not to be worn indoors. Hats are to be Salida Middle School colors: royal blue, navy blue, beige, brown, black, grey or white, solid in color with no logos. Hats are to be worn properly without causing distractions.  Visors, beanies, or scarves are not acceptable.

Jeans
Jeans must be solid color (see pants above for colors) not be frayed, ripped or have any holes.  Jeans must be sized to fit properly and must not be “saggy,” “baggy,” or “skin tight” in nature.  Jeans must not have any embroidery or designs.  Must be standard colors (blue, black or beige).

Backpacks
Backpacks are to remain free of hand writing and must be solid colored following the standard dress colors (royal blue, navy blue, beige, brown, black, grey or white).  Backpacks may not contain polka dots, logos, red, a variation of red, or any shade of red (e.g., no pink).  Any red labels or logos are to be removed or blacked out.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS:
Students shall dress appropriately for educational activities in which they will participate so as not to endanger their health, safety, or welfare, or that of others, or cause a disruption to the educational process.  Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments when sitting or standing.  The following articles of clothing are not permitted:

• Any display of known gang colors or symbols on any article of clothing or accessories.  Any other attire identified with gangs; i.e.: bandanas, gloves, hairnets, jackets / coats, work fatigues, belts, jewelry, macramé or prison crosses. Rubber bands used to modify clothing (raise pant legs, etc) are not acceptable.
• Any extreme hairstyle which may attract attention, either by cut or by color (any unnatural hair color-dye or spray).
• Any face or body painting / marking or piercings, glitter or excessive make-up, or writing on the body. 
• Any clothing, shoes, jewelry, make-up, or hairstyle which depicts “gothic” style.
• Any combs, pics, curlers, or hair clips that may be considered dangerous objects or ornaments; any jewelry or accessories that may be considered dangerous.
• For safety reasons: earrings are only permitted in the ear and must be stud or small hoops; no exposed body piercing jewelry allowed (rings, studs, etc.).  No excessive jewelry. 
• Any heavy collar, chain, choker necklaces or other heavy accessories are not allowed. No wallet chains, or any metal studs allowed on belts, pants, or jewelry.
• Any writings or drawing on backpacks, binders, or clothing
• Any racial, ethnic, or derogatory statements, any sexual insinuations, or statements, graphics, colors, or drawings promoting gangs, violence, tobacco, drugs, or alcohol.

Administration will make final judgment on dress code issues
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE:  Any expensive items (shoes, coats, jackets, or electronic devices) are considered personal property and it is recommended that they are kept at home.  The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 

REQUESTS FOR EXEMPTION: Any parent or guardian who desires to exempt his or her child from the standard appearance dress code must contact the school office for more information. Exemptions will only be considered two (2) weeks prior to the beginning of the school year or within one week of enrollment for students new to the district.

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