Updated for 2012-2013
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SMOD 2012-2013

ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

SHIRTS

Colors: white, black, gold, yellow, blue, gray,**new color**pink

Styles: Polo (must be able to button to collar), turtleneck, oxford (button-up)

Material: cotton, cotton twill, linen

Denim, chambray, form-fitting spandex, too tight,

No logos larger than a quarter*, writing, graphics/pictures, no layered shirts, sheer see-through material.No Red! No form-fitting.No V-necks; buttons must start at collar; camisoles cannot show

PANTS

Colors: black, khaki, navy, gray

Styles:dress, chino, Capri, straight-legged

Material: cotton, cotton twill

Denim, jeans style, spandex, cargo(extra pockets on legs), carpenter (loops on side, sweat pants, nylon track-style, sagging, bagging, form-fitting, logos larger than a credit card, writing, graphics, decorative stitching; below natural waist or hip-hugging, pant legs rolled up/under-no form-fitting

SKIRTS

Colors: black, khaki, navy, gray

Length: At the knee

Material:cotton, cotton twill

Denim, jeans style, spandex, cargo (extra pockets on legs), carpenter (loops on side),sweats, nylon track-style, sagging, bagging,

form-fitting, logos (larger than a credit card), writing, graphics, decorative stitching,

splits/slits; below natural waist or hip-hugging

SHORTS

Colors:black, khaki, navy, gray

Style:walking style

Material:cotton, cotton twill

Length:At the knee

Denim, jeans style, spandex, cargo, (extra pockets on legs)

Carpenter (loops on side), sweats, nylon track-style, sagging, bagging, form-fitting, logos (larger than a credit card), writing, graphics, decorative stitching; below natural waist or hip-hugging. No form-fitting.

SKORTS

Colors:black, khaki, navy, gray

Material:cotton, cotton twill

Length: At the knee

Denim, jeans style, spandex, cargo (extra pockets on leg),

Carpenter (loops on side), sweats, nylon track-style, sagging,

bagging, form-fitting, logos (larger than a credit card), writing, graphics, no form-fitting

decorative stitching; below natural waist or hip-hugging

SWEATSHIRT/SWEATERS (over a collared or turtleneck shirt only)

Colors: White, black, gold, yellow, blue, gray

Styles:sweatshirt, cardigan, pullover (must reach to waist)

Hoodies, logos (larger than a quarter), writing, graphics, bolero jackets, no vests

shrugs, T-shirts, shawls, ponchos, jackets of any type

no form-fitting

SHOES-tie-ups, buckle-up, athletic, sandal with ankle strap, slip-on

Flip-flops, bedroom slippers, net slides, soccer flops

BELTS-buckle, sash, ribbon

Chain belts, suspenders, no suggestive or inappropriate slogans, pictures, buckles

SPIRIT WEAR-Chorus/Band/SportsPolo shirts, Turtlenecks, Sweatshirts (over collared/turtleneck shirt)

Hats, caps, bandannas, or related headdress,

sunglasses

OUTERWEAR IN CLASSROOM- only zip, snap, button jackets/fleece/cardigans.

Colors: White, black, gold/yellow, blue, gray

No hooded outerwear in classroom; no logo larger than a credit card


  • Shirts are to be tucked in at all times.
  • If garment has belt loops you must wear a belt through the loops.
  • Clothing must be clean, no rips/tears, hemmed and worn as designed (no rolled up/rolled under pant legs)
  • No decorative adornments on clothing. Ex: extra stiching, decorative pocket flaps, beads, tear offs, holes, ect.
  • Clothing must be worn so as not to be a distraction. Ex: no tight, low-cut or immodestly open shirts, hip-hugging or tight fitting pants/skirts/shorts.
  • Hairstyles much not pose a distraction due to color or style; must not impair vision
  • Undershirts must not be larger, nor sleeves longer than outer shirt; must be in SMOD shirt colors.
  • Only SMOD appropriate outerwear can be worn in the classroom. (see above)