Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Dress Code for Grades 7-12

2005-2006

 

 

Brands Encouraged:

French Toast: www.frenchtoast.com

Sold at Target and Kohl’s

Lands’ End: http://www.landsend.com/school?cm_mmc=School%20Marketing-_-school%20sites-_-NA-_-NA 

Sold at Sears

 

 

MALES

 

Pants

Colors: Solid Navy or Khaki

Style: Uniform style: ONLY DRESS PANTS OR KHAKI PANTS ARE ALLOWED. No jeans style; No pockets sewn to the outside of the garment; No split or cut pants; No corduroy pants, overalls, carpenter pants, or cargo pants; No riveted or decorative zippers; No pants that sag or drag; No sweat or denim material, etc.

Purchasing Suggestions:

French Toast: page 24 and 25, items B & E (smaller sizes)- $14.50

                        web: pleated twill pant (sizes 31-38) -$19.98

Lands’ End: page 8, items D & B - $32.50 / $32.00

 

Shirts

Solid colors; No patterns, stripes, or writing; No sweat or denim material; Must have collars; Collared shirts must be buttoned; Turtlenecks or mock turtlenecks will also qualify as a collared shirt. MALES MUST TUCK SHIRTS INTO PANTS. Undershirts must not have writing which can be seen through top shirt. Shirts or sweatshirts cannot be tied around the waist.

Style: Polo style knits/long or short sleeve

Oxford cloth/long or short sleeve

Turtlenecks

Purchasing suggestions:

French Toast: page 22-23, items A & C and page 3, item A-$12.98 / $13.50

Lands’ End: page 5, items A,B,C,D - $24.00

                     Page 11, items B & C - $19.50 / $18.00

REQUIRED: Each student needs a white crested shirt which meets the dress code. These can be ordered from Lands’ End or the school in August. You may also take purchased shirts or sweaters to Concept One in Gallatin (452-2900).

 

Sweaters (No sweatshirts allowed)

V-neck, Crew neck, cardigans

Must be worn over a collared shirt.

Style: V-neck (vests are acceptable) or crew neck (long sleeve)

Lands’ End: page 6, items A, B, C, or D - $29.50 / $28.00 / $48.00 (cardigan)

 

Belts

Must be worn

Black, Brown, Navy, or Tan

 

 

Socks and Shoes

Socks must be worn daily unless wearing sandals

No flip-flops or cleats

Shoes must match

Socks must match

 

Outerwear

Outerwear that is worn during the school day must meet the school dress code. No sweatshirts, hoodies, fleece, or heavy coats allowed. If it does not meet dress code, it will remain in the locker.

 

Jewelry/Miscellaneous

Body piercing on earlobes only

No black nail polish or make-up

No extreme hair colors or hairstyles

Tattoos must be covered; no writing on skin like a tattoo allowed

No caps, combs, bandanas, chains

 

IMPORTANT: MERROL HYDE MAGNET SCHOOL IS TRYING TO IMPROVE DRESS CODE STANDARDS. ANY DRESS OR ACCESSORIES THAT ARE DEEMED DANGEROUS OR DISTRACTING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. FINAL AUTHORITY ON ANY QUESTIONABLE DRESS, FOOTWEAR, OR ACCESSORIES WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE PRINCIPAL. PARENTS WILL BE CALLED TO BRING SUITABLE CLOTHES IF THEY DO NOT FALL INTO THESE CLEAR GUIDELINES. MERROL HYDE MAGNET SCHOOL IS A CHOICE SCHOOL AND STUDENTS ATTENDING THIS SCHOOL MUST ADHERE TO THIS DRESS CODE.

 

 

FEMALES

 

Pants/Skirts

Colors: Solid Navy or khaki; plaid skirts must be ordered from French Toast or Lands’ End

Style: Uniform style: ONLY DRESS PANTS OR KHAKI PANTS ARE ALLOWED. No jeans style; No pockets sewn to the outside of the garment; No split or cut pants; No corduroy pants, overalls, carpenter pants, or cargo pants; No rivets, decorative zippers, slits or fringe; No capris; No pants that sag or drag; No knit, stretch, sweat, velour, fishnet, or denim material, etc.

Ø      NO HIPHUGGERS OR LOWRIDERS. FEMALES MUST TUCK SHIRTS IN WHICH MEANS PANTS SHOULD BE HIGH AND SHIRTS SHOULD BE LONG.

Ø      SKIRTS MUST BE NO MORE THAN THREE INCHES FROM THE BEND OF THE BACK OF THE KNEE.

Purchasing Suggestions:

French Toast: page 11, item F, pleated pants - $18.98

                       Page 15, item B, blue-gold plaid - $14.50

                        Page 12, item A, pleated skirt - $12.50

                        Page 19, item A, V-neck pleated jumper - $14.50

                        Page 13, item D, Long Skirt - $16.98

Lands’ End: page 15, items A & D (Chinos) - $32.50 / $35.00

                     Page 16, items A, B, C (skirts) - $32.50 / $36.00

 

For special size circumstances, Ladies’ Dockers or Eddie Bauer khakis or dress pants can be purchased.

 

Shirts

Solid colors; No patterns, stripes or writing; Must have collars; Collared shirts must be buttoned--no zip up or lace up shirts; Turtlenecks or mock turtlenecks will also qualify as a collared shirt. No stretch, sweat, velour, fishnet, or denim material, etc. allowed. Shirts cannot be form fitting, see through, or low cut. FEMALES MUST TUCK SHIRTS IN TO PANTS. Under shirts must not have writing which can be seen through top shirt. Nothing may be tied around the waist and worn in school.

Style: Polo style knits/long or short sleeve

Oxford cloth/long or short sleeve

Turtlenecks

Purchasing Suggestions:

French Toast: page 3, item A - $13.50

                        Page 5, items D & E - $10.98 - $13.50

                        Page 6, item D - $11.50 - $11.98

Lands’ End: pages 5, items A,B,C,D - $19.50 - $28.00

                     Page 18, items C, D, E, F - $18.00 - $24.00

REQUIRED: Each student needs a white crested shirt which meets the dress code. These can be ordered from Lands’ End or the school in August. You may also take purchased shirts or sweaters to Concept One in Gallatin (452-2900).

 

Sweaters (No sweatshirts allowed)

V-neck, Crew neck, cardigan

Must be worn over a collared shirt.

Style: V-neck (sleeveless), crew neck (vests are acceptable), or cardigan style

Purchasing Suggestions:

French Toast: page 20, items B & C - $12.98 / $19.50

Lands’ End: page 6, items A, B, C, D - $28.00 - $48.00

 

Belts

Must be worn if pants or skirts have belt loops (With the exception of a skirt or dress pants which do not have belt loops)

Black, Brown, Navy, or Tan

 

Socks/Hosiery/Shoes

Socks must be solid and match (Exception: argyle socks)

Tights/Hosiery must be solid (Exception: A subtle pattern in hose/tights).

Hosiery, tights, or socks must be worn from November through February

   with all skirts

No tube socks with skirts

No flip-flops or cleats

No heels that could be considered a hazard

Shoes must match

 

Outerwear

Outerwear that is worn during the school day must meet the school dress code. No sweatshirts, hoodies, fleece, or heavy coats allowed. If it does not meet dress code, it will remain in the locker.

 

Jewelry/Miscellaneous

Body piercing on earlobes only

No black nail polish or make-up

No extreme hair colors or hairstyles

Tattoos must be covered; no writing on skin like a tattoo allowed

No caps, combs, bandanas, chains

 

IMPORTANT: MERROL HYDE MAGNET SCHOOL IS TRYING TO IMPROVE DRESS CODE STANDARDS. ANY DRESS OR ACCESSORIES THAT ARE DEEMED DANGEROUS OR DISTRACTING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. FINAL AUTHORITY ON ANY QUESTIONABLE DRESS, FOOTWEAR, OR ACCESSORIES WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE PRINCIPAL. PARENTS WILL BE CALLED TO BRING SUITABLE CLOTHES IF THEY DO NOT FALL INTO THESE CLEAR GUIDELINES. MERROL HYDE MAGNET SCHOOL IS A CHOICE SCHOOL AND STUDENTS ATTENDING THIS SCHOOL MUST ADHERE TO THIS DRESS CODE.

 

If you feel you may not be able to afford appropriate clothing for your child, please contact the principal or any teacher and arrangements will be made for your specific needs.