School Uniform Information
DALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2005 - 2006
Academic Attire Policy Guide
Students are expected to make responsible choices in grooming and dress so that the
education process will not be disrupted. While on campus, or at any school-sponsored
event, students and guests shall be dressed and groomed in a manner which reflects
good taste and decency, and will not interfere with the educational environment,
instructional program, general morale, or image of the school. All dress must be
modest, neat, clean and consistent with legal provisions. Shoes must be worn at all
times.
Dale is a uniform school in order to promote school safety , school pride , and
academic success .
Dale Uniform shirts - "Polo" style shirts in 4 colors (white, gray, red and black) for both
boys and girls. They have a Dale logo. All shirts must be size appropriate and must
be worn tucked in at the waist so that the belt/waistline is visible. Shirts may not be
altered. Shirts may be purchased at registration, in the main office or online. Students
may wear one appropriately sized undershirt underneath their uniform shirt for warmth.
Pants/Shorts/Skirts - Are to be in solid colors, plaid or floral (no camouflage and no
logos or designs larger than the Dale uniform shirt logo). Jeans are acceptable. They
must be of an appropriate size and length, and they must fit at the waist and crotch
(within one size of student's actual waist and inseam measurement). They must be
worn at the waistline. Pants, shorts and skirts must be hemmed (not frayed, slit at the
seams, stapled, taped or rubberbanded) and may not have any holes or tears. Athletic
shorts are not to be worn (except during PE). Skirts and shorts must be at least 2
inches below the fingertips in length. Pants, shorts or skirts which are too tight,
revealing, or which allow underclothing to show are not allowed.
Outerwear - A Dale sweatshirt with a Dale logo is available for purchase. Non-uniform
outerwear will be allowed if it is appropriately sized and has no logos or designs (larger
than the logo on the polo shirts). A uniform shirt must be worn underneath any
outerwear including Dale sweatshirts. Students may not wear their sweatshirt hoods
up on their heads.
Exception - Every Thursday is college sweatshirt day. Students may wear a college
sweatshirt on Thursdays.
Shoes - Students will wear athletic shoes or low cut leather shoes. No steel toed or
heavy boots, open toe or open heeled sandals, no flip-flops or slippers are allowed.
Accessories - Items that are considered dangerous or a distraction may not be worn.
No wallet chains may be worn. Hairstyles that are distracting to the learning process
are not allowed (style, color). Facial piercing is not allowed (other than ear piercings or
piercings for religious reasons). Belt buckles must be plain with no initials on them.
Belts must be the appropriate length for student waist size and the belt must be kept in
the belt loops. Metal belts or belts with metallic studs are not acceptable.
Hats - Only official unaltered Dale Hats may be worn on campus. They may only be
worn outdoors with the bill of the hat pointed directly forward. No headcoverings other
than the Dale hat unless for religious reasons or verified medical.
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