CHINA GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY

Revised -April 21, 2008 

The faculty and staff of China Grove Middle School take great pride in the appearance of our students. It is expected that all students will comply with the established uniform policy adopted by the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education. Research has shown that the wearing of school uniforms helps to curtail discipline problems and helps to promote a safe and orderly learning environment for all children. The school uniform will be worn everyday, all day. This includes field trips. Events at which uniforms will not be required will be specifically announced. 

SCHOOL UNIFORMS SPECIFICATIONS

SHIRTS - Shirts will be color coded for the students’ grade levels. Polo (golf type) pullover shirts with collars or oxford shirts (button down collars) will be used as the uniform shirt at China Grove Middle School. No see through material will be acceptable. All shirts shall have necklines and arm cuts that are not disruptive or distracting. Shirts may not bear any insignias, logos, slogans, or any other writing. The only logo that will be permitted is the China Grove Middle School logo. Shirts, if worn outside the pants, must not be longer than the extended fingertips when held at the student’s side. Shirts that extend below the fingertips must be tucked in.

*If students wear undershirts or T-shirts they must be white or the same color as thestudents uniform shirt. T-shirt sleeves should not extend beyond the uniform shirt, and the T-shirt/undershirt MUST be tucked in. No clothing should extend beyond theouter garments.

* 6th Grade- Navy Blue shirts

* 7th Grade - Hunter or Forest Green

* 8th Grade - Red shirts

* Grade color turtlenecks may be worn in place of uniform shirts in the winter

BOTTOM WEAR (Boys)

Boys may wear khaki, navy blue, black knee length or longer pants. Pants must be worn at the waist. Belts cannot exceed six inches in length from the buckle when buckled. The practice of “sag and drag” or rolling up pants legs will not be permitted. Blue jeans or denim pants will not be permitted.

BOTTOM WEAR (Girls)

Girls may wear khaki, navy blue or black knee length or longer pants, pleated or A-line skirts or jumpers. Pants and skirts must be worn at the waistline. Belts cannot exceed six inches in length from the buckle when buckled. Blue jeans, denim, stretch or spandex pants or shorts will not be permitted.

* Sweatpants, cut off pants, or warm-up pants will not be permitted.

* Clothing should not be too tight, too loose, or too revealing.

SWEATERS and SWEATSHIRTS

If sweaters and sweatshirts are to be worn in class and between classes they must be solid red, white, navy-blue, gray, hunter green, or black. These articles of clothing may not bear any insignias, logos, slogan, writing, or other adornment. The only logo permitted will be the China Grove Middle

School logo. (Uniform shirts must be worn at all times.) Any other sweaters, sweatshirts, and jackets worn to school that do not conform to the above policy MUST be left in the students locker. If students wear sweaters, sweatshirts, or jackets no clothing should extend beyond the outer garment

SHOES

Shoes with shoestrings must be tied. Shoes with velcro must be fastened as intended. Bedroom shoes are not permitted.

HEAD WEAR

Head wear of any type will NOT be allowed in the buildings. Combs, picks, bandannas, rags and scarves are inappropriate for campus wear.

COATS, JACKETS, and HOODED SWEATSHIRTS

Baggy or oversized coats will not be permitted. Coats and hooded sweatshirts that are worn to school will not be worn in class or in the building. Jackets, if worn in class, must be solid navy blue, hunter green, red, gray, white, or black.

ATHLETIC TEAM/BAND, ETC WEAR

Athletic teams, cheerleaders, band, chorus, etc. groups may wear their team sweatshirts, jackets, etc. as long as they have been approved by administration and they follow the guidelines of the uniform policy. 

BOOK BAGS

Book bags must be kept in lockers at all times. No book bags will be permitted in classes.

Students must adhere to all policies covered in the Rowan-Salsibury Code of Conduct in addition to the China Grove Middle School uniform policy. Students who choose not to be appropriately dressed will be asked to contact parents/guardians to bring them a change of clothing. Students will be sent to an alternative setting for the remainder of the day if parents/guardians are unable to bring him/her a change of clothes. Please read the uniform policy very carefully and discuss it with your child.

Uniforms are available from a variety of stores in the Rowan-Salisbury community. Some of these include:

K-Mart Thread Shed

Wal-Mart Lee Warehouse, Kannapolis

Goody’s Dollar General

JC Penney

Belk’s

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In compliance with federal law, the Rowan-Salisbury School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.

Dr. Rebecca Smith
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Rowan-Salisbury School System

P.O. Box 2349

Salisbury, N.C. 28145-2349