Connolly Middle School Dress Code
The Connolly Middle School dress code is designed with modesty, simplicity,
safety, efficiency and comfort in mind. The dress code applies to students
on campus before, during and after school. Students are not to change
clothes on campus unless given permission to do so by a staff member.
The dress code also applies to Connolly Middle School students attending
school-sponsored events off campus unless otherwise indicated by administration.
Students who are unsure whether a particular outfit or article of clothing
falls inside the dress code should bring the clothing in to the Principal
for pre-approval. The dress code for specific, school-sponsored activities
will be announced in a timely manner prior to the activity, and students
who are out of Dress Code for such events will not be allowed to participate.
Students who are out of Dress Code for off-campus or after school events
will be subject to on-campus consequences. The specifics of the dress
code for these school-sponsored activities will be appropriate for
the activity and will reflect the spirit of the Connolly Middle School
dress code: modesty and harmony with the Code of Conduct.
All students will be required to adhere to the Connolly Middle School
Dress Code when attending school. Students who violate the Dress Code
are subject to disciplinary action, including suspension. Students
who violate the Dress Code repeatedly demonstrate disrespect to the
school and to their peers who follow the Dress Code.
Dress Code Colors:
Shirts: Solid white, light blue, dark blue, light purple, dark purple,
light yellow, or gold
Bottoms: Solid khaki, navy, black or dark blue denim
Shirts shall be worn as follows:
• Polo, golf, or button down oxford shirt with short or long sleeves
and a plain collar.
• Turtleneck or mock turtlenecks are acceptable.
• Shirts must be tucked in. Torso (midriff) must be covered when arms
are raised.
• T-shirts or other garments worn under the shirt must not show through
or be exposed.
• No other colors, decorations, logos, etc. are allowed unless specifically
approved by the school. (i.e., Student Council, NJHS, etc.).
• Any official Connolly Middle School shirt may be worn on designated
days (example: Spirit Days).
Outerwear shall be worn as follows:
• Dress for Success shirt color sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn in
the classroom.
• Jackets, coats or other outerwear are exempt from color requirements
but must otherwise conform to the dress code and may not be worn tied
around the waist.
Bottoms shall be worn as follows:
• Slacks, walking shorts, capris, skirts, skorts, or jumpers shall be
twill, cotton or denim material.
• All skirts, skorts, shorts, and dresses must measure no higher than
3 inches above the knee.
• No sweat pants, stretch fabric, leggings, baggy pants, hip huggers,
low ride or sag are permitted.
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All bottom apparel must be of reasonable length and size (no more than
one size larger than the student’s normal waist and length size)
and must be hemmed.
• Undergarments worn under the bottom apparel must not show through or
be exposed.
• Corduroy slacks/skirts in dress code colors may be worn in cold weather.
• Belts, if worn must be black, brown, navy or khaki with no emblem,
logo or decoration and must be visible. The end of the belt when extended
from the buckle must not dangle more than two (2) inches below the
beltline.
Other Dress Code Regulations:
• Students and clothing must be clean and well groomed.
• Students must wear a CMS lanyard and ID visible at the neckline at
all times.
• No oversized, over wide, sagging or tight, form fitting clothing. No
writing on apparel.
• No see-through clothing. Clothing with holes may not be worn.
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No hats of any type are permitted (including bandanas, scarves, “doo-rags” or
hairnets) other than hats worn outside during cold weather.
• No sunglasses.
• No jewelry that could cause injury or disrupt the educational environment,
such as long earrings or facial jewelry. No body piercing other than
appropriate earrings. No visible tattoos, writing or other marks on
exposed skin.
• No make up or fragrance that is distracting or disruptive to the learning
environment.
• Appropriate and safe shoes must be worn at all times. Bedroom slippers
are not permitted. Socks must be appropriate.
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New students have one week from the date of enrollment to begin following
the dress code. In the interim, the student will be provided with a
set of loaner clothes to wear during the school day. The student will
be required to change into and out of the loaner uniform every morning
and afternoon in the nurse’s office.
• Parents or guardians may request an exemption from the dress code policy
by submitting a written request to the school principal on the basis
of religious, medical or other justifiable reason.
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School teachers and administrative staff have the authority to determine
the appropriateness of any student’s dress. Parents will be contacted
in the case of a student’s inappropriate dress and the discipline
guidelines in the school handbook will be followed.
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