Policies

South Miami Community School Mandatory Uniform
Dress Code Requirements for All Students

SHIRTS
  • Polo style shirts with collars are required. Acceptable colors include orange, black and hunter green.
  • Uniform Polo shirts must be worn daily except for Fridays.
  • School shirts must cover the mid-section of the body and must be buttoned up properly.
  • Emblems are highly encouraged.
  • Club, Magnet, Activity or Team/Spirit T-shirts are to be worn on Fridays ONLY.
  • Physical Education shirts must be worn only in physical education class.
  • Only white or black undershirts may be worn under uniform shirts.
PANTS/SHORTS
  • Black or khaki full length pants only (Docker Style) – worn at the waist.
  • Black or khaki knee length shorts.
  • Pants with finished hems only. Torn or elastic pant hems are not acceptable.
  • The following articles of clothing are NOT Allowed: Skirts, capris, crops, jeans, jeggings, spandex, sweatpants, - REGARDLESS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS.
JACKETS / SWEATERS
  • Colors include solid black, orange, gray, or green.
  • Hoods are not permitted over the head
  • SMMCS/Magnet emblems are encouraged on jackets/sweaters.
SHOES
  • Only tennis shoes or sneakers are allowed.
  • Must have closed heels and toes.
  • No sandals, jellies, platforms, slippers, clogs, thong slides, or shoes without back straps.
IMPLEMENTATION
  • All teachers will address uniform violations with no exceptions!
  • Violation of the school dress code will result in progressive disciplinary action.


School Board Policy 5511:
Students are expected to come to school with proper attention having been given to personal cleanliness, grooming, and neatness of dress. Students whose personal attire or grooming distracts the attention of other students or teachers from their school work shall be required to make the necessary alterations to such attire or grooming before entering the classroom or be sent home by the principal to be properly prepared for school.

In Addition, Student IDs are MANDATORY. All students MUST wear their IDs at all times while in school. The first ID and lanyard are free, if lost they will need to purchase replacements