Dress Code Policy / Uniform Policy

Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School

Uniform Dress Code

We are pleased to provide a school uniform dress code for you. School uniforms have been demonstrated in middle schools across the United States to help improve academic achievement, encourage safe and orderly behavior, and foster improved self-esteem. All students are required to comply with the Uniform Dress Code on a daily basis. 

Tops:

- Long or short sleeve shirts/top, with collar

- Colors: light blue, black, white or navy Blue

Bottoms:

- Pants, shorts, skirts, dresses

- Colors: Khakis, Black, and Navy blue (no jeans)

- Pants must be worn at the waist at all times.

Shoes: Closed toe shoes any color

- No flip flops, shower shoes, athletic slides or stilettos are allowed.

- Crocs may be worn with the heel strap properly fastened.

- Socks must not have any inappropriate words or images.

Consequences for not following the dress code:

1st offense – Level 1 – Warning, BMT Conference, parent contact, and provide assistance if needed to be in dress code

2nd offense – Level 2 – Administrative Conference, parent contact, and documented offense

3rd offense – Level 3 – Administrative Conference, parent contact, second documented offense, and community service

4th offense – Level 4 – Administrative Conference, parent contact, second documented offense, and community service  

5th offense – Level 5 – Moves to insubordination

If you are still in need of purchasing the uniform, please check locations such as: Old Navy, JC Penney, Target, Wal-Mart, or Goodwill. If you need assistance with purchasing the uniforms, please contact your grade-level school counselor.