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Dress Code

In order to maintain an appropriate educational atmosphere and ensure safety and security in the school and community, the following dress code will be strictly enforced. Olive Vista Middle School reserves the right to add or delete any item in this list that at a later time becomes gang-related or a safety concern for all students. This dress code will be strictly enforced from the first day of school.

 
ALL STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND OBEYING THE SCHOOL'S SAFETY
DRESS CODE. IF A STUDENT COMES OUT OF DRESS CODE, THE STUDENT MAY BE GIVEN A LOANER SHIRT FOR THE DAY AND CHARACTER BUILDING AFTERSCHOOL. INAPPROPRIATE SWEATSHIRTS AND JACKETS WILL BE CONFISCATED AND HELD IN THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.

Pants/Shorts/Skirts:
  • All pants, shorts, and skirts must be solid black, blue or khaki (no jeans). Skirts and shorts must be no more than 2 inches above the knee. Substituting leggings, tights or sweats for pants will not be permitted.
  • Unacceptable:
    • Leggings, sweats and tights worn as pants are UNACCEPTABLE.
    • Split, tattered, torn, or cut
    • Taped, rubber banded or stapled hem
    • Dragging/touching the ground
    • Low-rise/sagging style pants
Shirts/Sweaters:
  • All students must wear a collared, polo-style shirt. Students may also wear Olive Vista shirts (OVMS t-shirts, Drill Team t-shirts, Leadership shirts, etc.).
  • Acceptable:
    • Color: Royal Blue, Burgundy, Black or White
    • Style: Polo-style shirt with a collar and sleeves.
    • Logo: No larger than 1 1/2 inches in size (only manufacturer's logo
    • Undershirts: white--crew neck only
  • Unacceptable
    • Writing/drawings/pictures on shirt
    • Tight-fitting
    • Sheer/see through tops
    • Sleeveless, tank tops, strapless, or spaghetti straps
    • Pajamas
Shoes/Socks:
  • Acceptable: Shoes should be properly sized, full back, flat soles, and closed-toe
  • Unacceptable:
    • Flip flops
    • Sandals and slippers
Outerwear/Jackets/Sweaters:
  • Acceptable:
    • Any color sweatshirt or jacket with school appropriate logo and/or language
  • Unacceptable
    • Professional or university team logos (except on College Day Thursdays)
    • Community team logos
Accessories:
  • Belts: Not to extend more than 2 inches longer than waistline, no initials or insignias on buckles, belt woven through all loops
  • Headgear:
    • Baseball caps with Olive Vista Middle School logo only (outside only)
    • Hoods worn up only in cold weather (outside only)
    • Beanies--solid color--no logo--no red and blue only in cold weather (outside only)
    • No scarves, bandanas, or bandana-style headbands
Miscellaneous:
  • No sunglasses unless prescribed by doctor
  • No undergarments showing
  • No visible wallet chains/chain-like accessories
  • No leather bracelets or belts with metal designs, spikes, or studs
  • No glitter/stickers; writing on any body part
  • No spiked or dangerous jewelry (handcuffs, choker-chains, over-sized necklaces, or leather-spiked/studded accessories)