At Fees Middle School, we want each child to reach his or her academic potential and feel respected, safe and motivated to learn in an enriching environment. Fees Middle School has established a school uniform dress code for all students to arrive at school dressed for the business of learning—prepared to focus on learning and academic excellence. The policy was designed by Fees teachers, administrators, and parents and supported by the Tempe Elementary School District Governing Board. We look forward to the positive impact uniforms have on academics and a successful school environment.

Uniform Colors

Shirts – Solid red or white or light blue
Bottoms – Solid khaki or navy or black

Shirts shall be worn as follows:

• Polo, golf, or button down oxford style shirt with short or long sleeves and a plain collar.
• Turtleneck or mock turtleneck is acceptable.
• Shirts must be tucked in. The waist/belt area must be visible. Torso must be covered when arms are raised.
• T-shirts or other undergarments worn under uniform shirt must not show through.
• No other colors, decorations, logos, etc. are allowed unless specifically approved by the school (i.e., Student Council, NJHS, etc.)
• Any official Fees Middle School shirt may be worn on designated days (such as Spirit Days).

Outerwear to be worn indoors during cold weather will be a solid red, white, navy or light blue:

• Sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn in the classroom.
• Outerwear not conforming to indoor requirements must be taken off in classrooms.
• Jackets, coats or other outerwear, worn outside of classrooms are exempt from the uniform color requirements. Outerwear must conform to the dress code requirements and may not be worn tied around the waist.
• Outerwear is not to be worn during warm weather.

Bottoms shall be worn as follows:

• Bottom apparel must be of uniform style and material in solid navy, solid khaki, or solid black.
• All bottom apparel must be worn at waist level.
• Slacks, walking shorts, capris, skirts, skorts or jumpers made of uniform twill or cotton material.
• All skirts, skorts, shorts and dresses must measure no higher than 3 inches above the knee.
• All bottom apparel must be of reasonable length and size (no more than one size larger than a student’s normal waist and length size) and must be hemmed.
• Corduroy slacks in uniform colors may be worn in cold weather.
• Belts, if worn, should be black, brown, navy, or khaki with no emblem, logo or decoration, and must be visible.

Other Dress Code Regulations

• Students and clothing must be clean and well groomed.
• No writing on apparel.
• See-through clothing, tight or form-fitting clothing, denim, jeans, sweat pants, stretch fabric or leggings, baggy pants, or hip huggers are not permitted.
• No hats of any type are permitted (including bandanas or hairnets) other than hats worn outside during cold weather or approved shade hats for P.E.
• No jewelry that could cause injury or disrupt the educational environment, such as large, dangling or hoop 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. No flip-flops, shoes without back straps, slippers or heels or platform shoes higher than 2 inches are allowed. Socks must be appropriate.
• New students have one week from the day of enrollment to begin wearing the school uniform. When possible, the student will be provided with a loaner uniform to wear during the school day.
• Parents or guardians may request an exemption for the uniform policy by submitting a written request to the school principal on the basis of religious, medical or other justifiable reasons.
• Teachers and administrative staff have the authority to determine the appropriateness of any student’s uniform. Parents will be contacted in the case of a student’s inappropriate dress and the discipline guidelines in the school handbook will be followed.