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SALIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Home of the WILDCATS
TAKING PRIDE IN EXCELLENCE!
5041 Toomes Road
Salida, CA 95368
(209)545-1633 Phone
(209)543-0831 Fax
(209)545-0339 District Office
Stanislaus County Routing #530

Main Office Hours: 7:30a.m.-4:00p.m.
School Hours: 8:30a.m.-3:05p.m.
A.S.P.I.R.E. Hours: 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m. 

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Salida Middle School Standard Appearance Dress Code

The parents and staff of Salida Middle school have developed this Standard Appearance Dress Code in accordance with Education Code 35183.  Its adoption is our continuing effort to provide a safe school environment where students can focus on academics.
 
Enforcement of the Standard Appearance Dress code will be during the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm on school days and during school activities outside of those times.

Any item not on this list shall not be allowed as part of the Standard Appearance Dress Code.  Parents should bring clothing to the school office to check if it meets the expectation.
 

Hats
Hats with brims (Ed. Code 35183.5 re: sun-protective clothing) may be worn during outdoor activities only. This includes Physical Education and students' lunch period if they are playing outdoors.  Students' hats are not to be worn indoors. Hats are to be Salida Middle School colors: navy blue, khaki tan, black, white or grey; solid in color with no logos. Hats are to be worn properly without causing distractions.  Visors, beanies, or scarves are not acceptable.

Jeans
Jeans must be solid color (see pants above for colors) not be frayed, ripped or have any holes.  Jeans must be sized to fit properly and must not be “saggy,” “baggy,” or “skin tight” in nature.  Jeans must not have any embroidery or designs.  Must be standard colors (blue, black or beige)

Colors
The standard color scheme for Salida Middle School is white, black (except shirts), beige, navy blue, and grey.  Absolutely no other colors are allowed.  Absolutely no red, a variation of red, or any shade of red.  Any red labels or logos are to be removed or blacked out.  Clothing colors must be a light and dark combination.  No same color outfits.

Backpacks
Backpacks should adhere to the standard color scheme for Salida Middle School (solid white, black, beige, and navy blue).  Backpacks are to remain free of hand writing.  Backpacks may not contain red, a variation of red, or any shade of red (e.g., no pink).  Any red labels or logos are to be removed or blacked out.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS:
An individual’s grooming, and the way he/she dresses, does have a bearing on how others react to him/her and therefore affects his/her behavior. The following are not acceptable at Salida Middle School:

• Any display of known gang colors or symbols on any article of clothing or accessories.  Any other attire identified with gangs; i.e.: bandanas, gloves, hairnets, jackets / coats, work fatigues, belts, jewelry, macramé or prison crosses. Rubber bands used to modify clothing (raise pant legs, etc) are not acceptable.
• Any extreme hairstyle which may attract attention, either by cut or by color (any unnatural hair color-dye or spray).
• Any face or body painting / marking, glitter or excessive make-up, or writing on the body. 
• Any clothing, shoes, jewelry, make-up, or hairstyle which depicts “gothic” style.
• Any combs, pics, curlers, or hair clips that may be considered dangerous objects or ornaments; any jewelry or accessories that may be considered dangerous.
• For safety reasons: earrings are only permitted in the ear and must be stud or small hoops; no exposed body piercing jewelry allowed (rings, studs, etc.).  No excessive jewelry. 
• Any heavy collar, chain, or choker type necklaces or other heavy accessories are not allowed for safety reasons. No wallet chains, or any metal studs allowed on belts, pants, or jewelry.
• Any writings or drawings on backpacks, binders, or clothing; i.e., any racial, ethnic, or derogatory statements, any sexual insinuations, or statements, graphics, colors, or drawings promoting gangs, violence, tobacco, drugs, or alcohol.

Administration will make final judgement on dress code issues
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE:  Any expensive items (shoes, coats, jackets, or electronic devices) are considered personal property and it is recommended that they are kept at home.  The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 
CONSEQUENCES:
First Violation:                Student to attempt parent/guardian contact - student warned and REQUIRED to call home for change of clothing immediately (loaners can be provided if parents are unavailable).
Second Violation:          Parent Contacted / Student assigned to Detention and/or TASK; REQUIRED to change.
Third Violation:              Parent Contacted / Student assigned to TASK and/or In-school suspension; REQUIRED to change.
Fourth Violation:            Parent Contacted / Student assigned an In-school suspension or home suspension; REQUIRED to change.

REQUESTS FOR EXEMPTION: Any parent or guardian who desires to exempt his or her child from the standard appearance dress code must contact the school office for more information. Exemptions will only be considered two (2) weeks prior to the beginning of the school year or within one week of enrollment for students new to the district.

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