Student Dress Code

Marietta Middle School (MMS) Unified Dress Code

The MMS community strongly believes that implementing a unified appearance in clothing encourages a positive and secure school environment and resolves several concerns associated with buying, selecting, and approving clothing options. However, the administration reserves the right to handle any dress code infringements individually, accounting for the specific conditions of each situation.

Non-compliance is considered a dress code offense.

Parents/guardians can buy uniform items from any vendor they prefer, as long as it aligns with the MMS Unified Dress Code guidelines.

MMS students are required to adhere to the following unified dress code requirements:

Shirt Options:

• Shirts of any color but they must feature the Marietta logo or related Marietta team wording.
• Students may wear plain black/grey/navy/white visible t-shirts.
• MMS spirit wear shirts — Check the PTSA website for other purchasing information and options.

Outerwear/Jackets/Other:

• Outerwear must be in solid black, grey, navy, or white or feature the Marietta logo or related Marietta team wording.
• Non-MMS/ Marietta logo outerwear is allowed only in solid navy, solid grey, solid black, or solid white.
• Graphic hoodies/sweatshirts are not allowed.
• Hoods are not allowed on the head while in the building.
• Students must wear a Marietta shirt or plain black/grey/navy/white t-shirts under their outerwear.
• Non-MMS coats may be worn to and from school but must remain unzipped to display uniform.

Pants, Shorts, & Skirts:

• Joggers/sweatpants/jeans/leggings/slacks in khaki/tan, grey, navy, white, or black are acceptable without rips, holes, or fringes. Pajama pants are not allowed.
• Skirts/skorts must be mid-thigh or longer in khaki, grey, navy, white, or black.
• Shorts in khaki/tan, grey, navy, white, or black are acceptable without rips, holes, or fringes. Spandex biker shorts are not allowed.

Shoes:

• Shoes should be closed-toe and appropriate for a school environment.
• Flip flops, sandals without a back strap, heels above two inches, and slides are not permitted.
• Athletic shoes are recommended.

Unified Dress Code "Opt-Out":

Parents seeking to "Opt-Out" of the unified student dress code may submit their request to the school principal by completing an "Opt-Out" application. Students granted opt-out status are expected to follow the dress code guidelines below.

Consequences for inappropriate dress per semester:

• First Offense: The parent or guardian is called to bring appropriate clothing and shoes to the student, or a change of clothes will be provided.
• Second Offense: The parent/guardian is called to bring appropriate clothing/shoes to the student, or a change of clothes will be provided. A notification letter will be sent.
• Third Offense: The parent or guardian is called to bring appropriate clothing or shoes for the student, or a change of clothes will be provided. Lunch Detention is assigned and entered in Aspen as a minor referral conduct violation—an ISS warning communication is sent to parents or guardians.
• Fourth Offense: The parent/Guardian is called to bring appropriate clothing and shoes for the student, or a change of clothes will be provided. The student was placed in ISS with a major referral.
  • Based on administrative discretion, when a parent or guardian cannot bring student-appropriate clothing, the student may be sent to an alternative location for the remainder of the school day.

Due to the complexities associated with dress codes, the administration has the right to address all dress code violations on a case-by-case basis and label other types of dress as inappropriate, even if not explicitly mentioned in this policy.