Dress Guidelines

We have supplied these guidelines for student dress with the premises in mind that Seymour Middle School is first and foremost a place for academic learning.  Therefore, as a basic and encompassing rule, any student dress, which is distracting or disruptive to the educational process, is inappropriate and will not be allowed.  Each student at Seymour Middle School has the responsibility of dressing in appropriate attire to the best of his/her ability in order for a positive learning environment to prevail. Any student dress which is deemed inappropriate by Administration will be addressed.

The following are the SMS guidelines for student dress: 

• Clothing should cover undergarments and provide appropriate coverage.

• Hats, hoods and other headgear are not allowed.

• Revealing clothing, such as low-cut shirts, strapless shirts, or shirts that expose the midriff are not allowed.

• Attire or accessories containing messages of profanity, sexual innuendo or referring to drugs, alcohol, tobacco or other substances illegal for middle school students are not allowed.

• Attire that represents or symbolizes groups that promote violence or harassment are not allowed.

Students are expected to comply when asked by administration to adjust any clothing or to cover/remove inappropriate items.  Students who refuse to comply or whose appearance or dress interferes with the learning process may be disciplined and or dismissed from school.