Official PGCPS Dress Code & Apparel Guidelines | Online Uniform Policy
Grade-Level Polo Shirt Colors (Young Men & Young Ladies)
- 6th Grade: Solid Black or Gray polo-style shirts with a collar.
- 7th Grade: Solid White or Pale Yellow polo-style shirts with a collar.
- 8th Grade: Solid Navy Blue or Light Blue polo-style shirts with a collar.
Bottoms & Footwear Specifications
- Bottoms: Solid navy blue or khaki trousers, shorts, skirts, or skorts. All bottoms must be worn at the natural waistline with a black or brown belt if belt loops are present.
- Shoes & Boots: Closed-toe Athletic/tennis shoes or flat dress shoes with secure backs. Closed-toe boots are permitted during winter weather but must be tucked or worn neatly under trousers.
All Students & General Regulations
According to PGCPS policy (Administrative Procedure 5152), all skirts, skorts, shorts, and dresses must cover the entire thigh area and reach no shorter than fingertip length when standing upright with arms hanging straight down at the sides. Tight, spandex, or fitted pencil-style garments, as well as modified waistbands or sagging bottoms, are not allowed.
Hoodie & Headwear Regulations
- Sweaters & Vests: Solid navy blue, white, black, gray, or yellow sweaters, cardigan sweaters, sweater vests, crewneck sweatshirts, or non-hooded quarter-zips may be worn over a collared uniform shirt.
- Locker Storage: Any hoodies or non-compliant outerwear worn to school must be stored inside lockers immediately upon arrival and remain there until dismissal.
- Head Coverings: Hats, caps, scarves, du-rags, bonnets, or bandanas are strictly prohibited indoors, except for documented religious or medical exemptions.
Inappropriate & Non-Compliant Items
The following items are strictly prohibited on school grounds:
- Midriff tops, crop tops, or see-through clothing
- Leggings, spandex, tights (as pants), yoga pants, athletic sweatpants, blue jeans, or denim/canvas fabrics
- Open-toed shoes, sandals, slides, flip-flops, or slippers
- Outerwear jackets, heavy coats, or blankets inside the classroom
- Personal earphones or headphones
Incentives & Spirit Wear
- Out-of-Uniform Days: Scholars who exemplify P.A.W.S. and uphold the JMMS Mission may earn "Free Dress" or Out-of-Uniform incentives throughout the school year.
Spirit Wear: Approved non-hooded spirit wear (e.g., t-shirts and crewnecks) will be available for purchase periodically during the school year.
Physical Education & Recreation Uniform
- P.E. Apparel: Students must change into the required JMMS Physical Education uniform (solid gray/navy t-shirt and solid navy athletic shorts or sweatpants) and non-marking athletic sneakers during scheduled P.E. classes.
School Uniform Non-Compliance Procedures
- 1st Violation: Verbal warning and parent contact to request compliant uniform clothing.
- 2nd Violation: Parent contact and temporary assignment to loaner uniform items or reflection room until compliant attire is provided.
- 3rd & Subsequent Violations: Administrative parent conference, loss of out-of-uniform/incentive privileges, and disciplinary action in accordance with PGCPS policy.
