FONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

2007-2008

En Espanol    Free Dress Day Guidelines Order Forms English Spanish

Shirts:           Navy or white button collared shirts, (polo-style) with the Fonville logo.

                        Dress shirt- while or navy blue

                        Fonville authorized T-shirt

Turtle neck and other tops used to keep warm must be white and worn under school approved uniform shirt.

Pants:           Khaki or navy blue (no jeans) must be sized to fit (no baggy pants) and worn at the waist with a belt.

Skirts/Jumpers:      Khaki or navy blue (must meet or extend beyond the tip of the middle finger).  No jeans or stretch type material.

Shoes:          Tennis shoes, penny loafers, or saddle oxfords (no sandals, clogs, slip ons, open-toe shoes or sling-backs). 

                        Shoes must be strapped, tied, or zipped at all times.

                        Pants must extend over top part of shoe/sneaker at all times, not dragging.

Sweaters:       Navy blue, white, or gray cardigan (button up-sweater)

Jackets:          No “Raiders” jackets, no flannel, no plaids.

                        Jackets worn to school must be removed inside.

Hats:               Hats and all head coverings must be removed in the school.

NOTE:          

• No grills
• Blue jean pants, shorts, Capri/crop pants, skorts, and parachute pants are NOT ALLOWED.
• All shirts (boys and girls) must be tucked in.
• Bib overalls or similar clothing are not allowed.
• Clothing cannot be tied around the waist.
• Boys- no earrings
• No tattoos are allowed.  If a student has a tattoo, it must be covered by clothing at all times.
• Jewelry is limited to one chain/necklace, small to medium size
• Jewelry containing spikes is not allowed.
• Backpacks must be clear/see-through or mesh.
• Purses/handbags must be clear, if not, they should be small in size.
• Belts with Old English lettering/insignia on buckles are not allowed.
• Oversized belt buckles or buckles that display messages/names are not allowed.

  NOTE:  Any student not in compliance with the dress code will have the chance to receive “loaner” items or to contact family for getting suitable clothing. When no replacements are available the student may be placed in the in-house suspension center (ISS/SAC) or sent home for the day.

  The administration reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of compliance with dress code.  Fonville Middle School is not responsible for lost or stolen items that are brought to the school. 

  Physical Education uniforms are required this school year. Uniforms will cost $20.00 and are available through the PE Department. A uniform purchased during the 2004-2005 school year can be used during 2005-2006.

                                                                        GROOMING HABITS

  Hair- The hair must be neat, clean and well groomed. Hair style/color must not create disruptions or distractions. No shaved hair designs are allowed. Extreme hairstyles, which include hair rollers, or long handled combs may not be worn in the hair.

  Head Coverings – No type of head covering, cap, hat, bandanas or towels are to be worn or brought to school.

  Facial Hair and Sideburns- Sideburns must be kept neatly trimmed at all times and must not extend below the ear. Male students may not have facial hair (no beards, mustaches, or goatees).

  Tattoos – must be covered at all times while on campus. 

  GUIDELINES FOR DRESS-UP DAYS or Free Dress Days

  Dress – any form of dress or grooming that attracts undue attention, disrupts school, or detracts from the learning process is not acceptable (discretion of the schools).

  Mini-dresses, mini-skirts, Capri/crop pants, P.E. athletic apparel, leotards, and halters as an outer garment are not acceptable school dress. Blouses covering tube tops should be buttoned.

  Fashions with slits should be in good taste for the school environment. Excessively loose or tight garments are not acceptable. All clothing should be appropriately fitted. Shirts should be tucked in. Pants must be worn at or above the hipbone. Suspenders will be worn on the shoulders.

  All shirts must be worn so as not to expose the bare chest. Tanks tops, undershirts, or shirts without sleeves are not to be worn as outer garments. Blouses or shirts that expose bare shoulders and are lower in the back than the bottom of the armpits are not acceptable i.e. (Sundresses). The midriff must not be exposed when a student goes through the normal activities of a school day (bending, stretching, reaching, etc.). Garments with inappropriate decorations or advertisements are not acceptable. The American flag is not to be worn as an article of clothing. However, a depiction of the American flag on clothing in a respectful manner is acceptable.

   

  • Male students may not wear shirts without sleeves. 
  • T-shirts worn depicting localities of communities are unacceptable. 
  • Sunglasses are not allowed to be worn in the school building
  • Hats are not allowed to be worn in the school building (unless authorized by school officials).
  • Earrings may not be worn by male students; female students may wear earrings only on the ears.
  • Shoes are to be worn and be free of steel taps. Shower shoes and thong-type shoes are not acceptable.
  • Shoes must have heel straps in accordance to school safety regulations.
  • Any garment or accessory that could be used in a threatening or menacing manner is prohibited
  • Backpacks –must be transparent, that is, clear plastic, vinyl, or mesh. 

  Any student not in compliance with the dress code will have the chance to receive “loaner” items or to contact family for getting suitable clothing. When no replacements are available the student may be placed in the in-house suspension center (ISS/SAC) or sent home for the day. 

   

   

   

REQUISITOS DEL UNIFORME

2006-2007

Camisas:       Blanca o azul con cuello (sin emblema o símbolo).

                        Blanca o azul de salir con botones y cuello

                        Camiseta oficial de Fonville (aprobada por la escuela).

Cuellos de tortuga u otras camisetas para el frió deberán ser blancas y ir por debajo de las camisetas aprobadas por la escuela.

Pantalones:    Khaki o azul marino tienen que ser a la medida (no sueltos) y usados a la cintura con cinturón.  Los pantalones deben de llegar hasta el tobillo, no cortos. No mezclilla/jean o de material pegado que se estira /stretch.

Faldas/Jumpers:     Khaki o azul marino (lo largo de la falda tiene que llegar o extender al punto del dedo del medio).  No mezclilla/jean o de material pegado que se estira /stretch.

Zapatos:         Tenis u otros zapatos cerrados (no se permiten sandalias, chanclas, zuecos o cualquier estilo de estos zapatos). 

                        Todos los zapatos/tenis deben tener cintas las cuales deben estar amarradas todo el tiempo; todos los zapatos/tenis deben estar cerrados o amarrados todo el tiempo.

                        Los pantalones deben extenderse sobre la parte superior de los zapatos/tenis y no arrastrase.

Suéteres:       Azul marino, blanco, o gris (con cuello solamente).

                        Debajo de sudaderas se debe usar una camisa de cuello azul o blanca.

Chaquetas:    No se aceptan chamarras de franela, ni chaquetas de los “Raiders”.

                        Mientras adentro del edificio, los estudiantes deben quitarse las chaquetas.

Sombreros:    No se permite usar sombreros, gorros, o cachuchas adentro del edificio.

NOTA:          

• NO se aceptan pantalones de mezclilla, pantalones de paracaídas, pantalón ancho, falda skort, o pantalones cortos.
• Todas las camisas (niños y niñas) deben estar por dentro.
• No se aceptan pantalones de pechera.
• La ropa no debe de ser amarada alrededor de la cintura.
• Niños- no se permiten aretes.
• No se permite el tatuaje.  Si algún alumno tiene un tatuaje, este deberá ser cubierto por su ropa.
• La joyería es limitada a una cadena pequeña o mediana.
• Joyería con picos no esta permitida.
• Mochilas/backpacks deben ser trasparentes, claras o de hilo.
• Bolsas de mano deben ser claras/transparentes si no tendrán que ser pequeñas.
• Cintos con letras estilo Ingles o Insignias en la hebilla no son permitidos.

It is the policy of the Houston Independent School District and Fonville Middle School not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, handicap, or disability, ancestry, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, veteran status or political affiliation in its education or employment programs and activities, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

 Es la política del districto independiente de la escuela de Houston & Fonville Middle School a no discriminar en base de edad, color, desventaja, o inhabilidad, ascendencia, origen nacional, estado civil, raza, religión, sexo, estado del veterano o afiliación política en su educación o programas y actividades del empleo, según los requisitos del título VI del acto de las derechas civiles de 1964, según la enmienda prevista; Título IX de las enmiendas educativas de 1972; y sección 504 del acto de la rehabilitación de 1973, según la enmienda prevista.

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