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Dress Code

Middle School Dress Code

Students must ALWAYS follow the minimum requirements of the alternative dress code and in addition must follow the dress code below.

Shirt: Solid navy blue, gray, white, or black polo shirt with a collar, short or long sleeve. Undershirt, if worn, MUST be navy blue, gray, white, or black. No oversized clothing (pants cannot be larger than 2” greater than the waist size).

Pants/Shorts/Skirts: Solid navy blue or black cotton dress pants, shorts, or skirts only (shorts and skirts no more than 3 inches above or below the knee). No jeans, skinny jeans, sweatpants, joggers, leggings or jeggings permitted. 

Outerwear (Jackets and Sweaters): Must be solid navy blue, white, gray, or black without pictures, initials, writing, or logos other than the SVMS emblem.  

Student uniforms must also conform to the alternative dress code guidelines. If a student’s attire is not appropriate, then the student will need to change into school uniform.

                                                                                                                              

High School Dress Code

 

Students must follow the Alternative Dress Code Policy. All designs on t-shirts must meet the alternative dress code guidelines below. No oversized clothing (pants cannot be larger than 2” greater than the waist size).

 

If the attire is not appropriate for school, high school students will need to change into a school uniform.

                                                                                                                              

Alternative Dress Code (Middle School Special Occasions and High School Everyday)

  1.  All skirts, dresses, pants, shorts must fit and be worn at the waist.
  2. No oversized clothing (pants cannot be larger than 2” greater than the waist size).
  3. Students are NOT to wear skin-tight clothing, see through shirts, mesh shirts, bathing suits, tank tops, spaghetti straps, strapless tops, backless tops, or pajama bottoms. All shirts are required to have sleeves.
  4. No bare midriffs (stomachs), cleavage, see-through clothing, or visible undergarments (bras, undershirts, boxers.)
  5. Belts can’t hang down from the belt loops.
  6. Belt buckles must be plain, with no initials, pictures, or logos.
  7. Shorts, skirts, or dresses must be no shorter than 3” above the knee.
  8. No ripped/torn clothing. All clothing must have hems.
  9. Socks of any color with appropriate logo may be worn. They cannot be worn above the calves with shorts.
  10. Shoes must be worn at all times, sandals, slippers, platform, Crocs, or high heels are not permitted for safety reasons. Toes must be enclosed.
  11. P.E. uniform may be worn during P.E. ONLY - not in the classroom.
  12. Attire or accessories that contain or represent derogatory comments, gangs, weapon imagery, sexually explicit, professional sports, drug, alcohol, or tobacco are not allowed.
  13.  SVMS approved hats allowed for outdoor use only.
  14. Hoodies, beanies, and gloves are permitted during inclement weather (65°F and below) outdoor use only.
  15. JEWELRY: For safety reasons, gauges, large hoop earrings, visible necklaces, chains, or wallet chains are not allowed. Students will be asked to remove any body piercing jewelry that may be a safety hazard.
  16. Clothing that is for the beach or the gym, is not appropriate for school at any time. No sweatpants or sweatpants joggers. 
  17. All visible clothing must adhere to the alternative dress code

*Sun Valley Magnet School reserves the right to modify this policy for any necessary reason, with SDMC approval.

                                                                                                                              

Other Options

School Spirit T-Shirts

Everyday students may wear our black or gray Sun Valley Magnet School t-shirt or sweatshirt that is sold in the student store. Middle school students must still wear dress code navy or black pants/shorts.

                                                                                                                              

Club T-Shirts & Sweatshirts

Everyday middle school students may wear any navy blue, gray, white, or black school club t-shirt or sweatshirt such as Academy, 8th grade, AVID, Leadership, Art, Drama, or any other approved Sun Valley Magnet shirts.  
  • Middle school students must still wear dress code navy or black pants/shorts. 
  • On Mondays and Fridays, approved club shirts of any color can be worn.
  • High school students can wear school approved club shirts of any color. 

                                                                                                                              

College Days

Wednesdays are college culture days. Students may wear a t-shirt, sweatshirt, button up shirt, or polo shirt from any college of their choosing. Jerseys are not allowed, and middle school students must still wear dress code navy or black pants/shorts.

Sun Valley Magnet School reserves the right to add any item to this list that may become a safety concern for our students.

All students must carry school I.D. at all times.