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The students, parents, and staff of WMS believe a uniform dress policy supports Character Counts! Caring Citizenship Trustworthiness Responsibility Respect Fairness
Washington Middle School
Dual Language Fine Arts Academy
Uniform Dress Policy
(females only)
Undershirts must be the same color as the polo shirt
Jackets & Coats Sweatshirts & Sweaters
Albuquerque Public Schools has approved a policy that states, “... all Washington Middle School students will be required to wear standard dress.” The uniform dress policy will apply: √ To all students at WMS while on campus or involved in school events Exceptions are made with Principal’s approval where there are specific instructional, safety, religious, or medical reasons
√ Washington Middle School
1101 Park Ave SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 http://washington.aps.edu 505-764-2000 Fax: 505-764-2022
(females only)
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Clothing Requirements
For Female Students: Jumpers & Skirts
Solid colors: blue, black, khaki, grey Straight, pleated, broomstick Length from finger tips to ankles Jumpers must be worn with polo shirt.
Solid colors: blue, white, grey, green, black, pink (females only) Polo style with collar, cotton-blend, 3 buttons Short or long sleeves (not sleeveless) Uniform shirt may be worn un-tucked, but any undershirt must be tucked in Undershirts must be the same color as the polo shirt
General Requirements:
√ √ No clothing or hair in red, yellow, purple, orange or turquoise No sunglasses, hairnets, hats, bandanas, heavy chains, oversized, religious, or spiked jewelry Solid colored (jacket colors) beanies allowed outside on cold days (announced by administration) No clothing or accessories which promote negative behaviors or advertise any religion, profanity, violence, sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, bigotry, disrespect, or gangs nor that is highly distractive, disruptive, or immodest All inappropriate clothing will be confiscated and an academic meeting will be required before returning items.
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Sweatshirts & Sweaters
Solid colors: blue, white, khaki, grey, black, pink (females only) Polo shirt collar must be visible No oversized or undersized No clothing with hoods. No plaid or stripes
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For All Students: Pants & Shorts
Solid colors: blue, black, khaki, grey Cotton-blend, “Docker” or “Dickies” style (No denim jeans, corduroy, or stripped) Straight leg, regular cut Length from finger tips to ankles (Capri pants, mid-calf shorts OK) No cargo pants/shorts No designs on pants/shorts No “pegged” pants (rolled or with rubber bands) No oversized (wide legs, overlong, sagging, not fitted at waist) or undersized (spandex, tight clothing, immodest)
Jackets & Coats
Solid colors: blue, khaki, white, grey, black, pink (females only) “Suit coat” style OK No oversized or undersized No clothing with hoods No plaid or stripes, No denim. No sports teams or commercial logos No oversized writing, symbols, logos √ √
Second infraction on same item will result on school retaining article until last day of semester.
Finding Standard Dress:
Most retail stores (such as Walmart, Target, Sears, JC Penny’s) carry clothing that meet these guidelines The WMS Parent Room and Operation School Bell offer a limited supply of uniforms for students Further information available in the WMS Office
Student & Parent Responsibilities:
√ √ √ Responsible to be aware of the dress code Responsible to conform to requirements Responsible to be in standard dress at all times when on campus
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