School Uniforms at Jenkins High School Students are expected to dress in the school uniform during the school day and during school related activities. The school principal/site administrator will make the final determination of whether a student's attire or appearance conflicts with these standards. Students in violation of the dress code regulations will be administered appropriate consequences for dress code violations.
Tops
Tops must be solid red or white and may be polo-style shirts, collared blouses or turtlenecks. Shirts may have the school insignia, if one is available, but no other ornamentation is permitted. Tops must not expose any of the midriff or lower back. Fishnet tops, halter tops, tube tops, strapless tops, tanks tops, spaghetti straps and other forms of transparent or revealing clothing are prohibited and should not be visible at any time. Oversized tops may not be worn.
Pants
Solid black or khaki pants/slacks (no knit pants, jogging or cargo pants; no zippers or pockets on pant legs). Pants/slacks must be belted and made of standard uniform material (cotton and/or twill). Pants/slacks must be of appropriate size, be worn at the natural waist, and not drag the floor. Pants should not be too tight
Skirts & Shorts
Solid black or khaki shorts, capri pants or pants/slacks (no knit pants, jogging or cargo
pants; no zippers or pockets on pant legs), or solid black, khaki, or plaid skirts, skorts,
jumpers, No denim jeans, skirts, etc. Shorts, skirts, skorts and jumpers must be no
shorter than three inches above the knee. Pants/slacks, skirts, skorts, shorts and
jumpers must have a finished hem. (See picture on next page)
Additionally
• All shoes must be enclosed and fastened/tied properly.
• Tights, leggings hose, or socks may be worn under an appropriate length skirt or dress (no
shorter than three inches above the knee). Tights and socks must be solid navy, black or
white with no design. Hose without design may be worn. Tights or leggings may not be worn
as an outer garment.
• Solid colored sweaters, vests or sweatshirts may be worn over uniform shirts. Hooded
sweatshirts are not allowed at any time.
• No hats, caps, or sunglasses may be worn in the building.
• Coats and jackets must be worn open while in the building.
• Extreme hair color/style that causes a disruption or interferes with the learning environment
will not be allowed.
• Body piercing that causes a disruption or interferes with the learning environment will not be
allowed.
• Belts must be worn if pants, skirts, skorts or shorts have belt loops. Belts must be solid navy,
black or brown and worn inside the belt loops. Belt buckles must not be oversized,
computerized or have writings or symbols which are likely to disrupt the school environment
or interfere with the operation of the school.
• No oversized/baggy garments.
• No oversized jewelry and/or accessories with inappropriate emblems and/or writing may be
worn.
• Only white T-shirts may be worn under uniform shirts.
• Undergarments must not be visible.
• School ID badges must be worn and visibly displayed while on campus and while attending
all school sponsored field trips (grades 6 through 12).
• Handbags, purses, pocketbooks, and similar items must be no larger than 8.5 X 11 inches
(size of a regular sheet of paper) 3 to 4 inches thick and must not be large enough to
contain a regular sized textbook.
• All book bags, tote bags, backpacks, athletic bags and all other similar items must have the
contents clearly visible (see-through clear plastic or mesh). Any bag needed for after school
events, which is not mesh or clear plastic, must be checked in at the beginning of the day
and left with the student's teacher or with the student's coach during the school day.
For more information please see Policy JCDB and associated Regulations in the School Board
Policy Manual
