Truman Middle School
Student Dress Code Standards
Truman Dress Standards reflect pride and dignity, and demonstrate that school is a place to
study and learn. Our Truman Dress Standards, which are conservative in nature, support student
safety and promote a focused, orderly school climate. They have been chosen to be consistent,
affordable, and available. Standards are also designed to provide a “business-like” atmosphere,
to help students develop the lifelong habit of dressing appropriately for the workplace and not to
keep up with current fashion trends. Items approved by Truman’s dress code committee and sold
through the main office, or the Truman online store are referred to as “Truman Gear”. “Custom”
items purchased through other vendors or stores will not be approved for dress code wear. If
you have questions about dress code guidelines please call the school before making a purchase.
SHIRTS
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Truman Gear T-Shirts sold through the main office, or through the Truman online store only may
be worn as outer wear (P.E. shirts excluded)
Polo style (traditional/classic, not form fitted, 2-5 buttons)
Plain, solid-color, short or long-sleeve (shirts worn under the polo must also be plain, solid
colored).
NO logos, emblems, writing, etc. (except Truman approved logo)
Securely tucked into waistband at all times with no under-garments or lace showing
NO rolled or capped sleeves
SWEATSHIRTS
Truman approved red, blue, or white logo hooded sweatshirts, and crew neck sweatshirts only.
These must be purchased at Truman or through the affiliated website.
Do not alter sweatshirt in any way, such as with writing, cutting, holes in cuffs, etc.
Hoods must be down when inside school buildings.
 The polo or Truman Gear T-Shirt is the foundational garment and needs to be worn under the
sweatshirt. Then if it becomes to warm the sweatshirt may be removed while the individual
remains in dress code.
 Only 1 sweatshirt at a time may be worn; no stacking
PANTS
Colors: Any plain color of solid blue, black or tan. (NO bleached jeans or pants with holes)
Fabric: Denim, cords, twills only, no elastic cuffs at bottom of pants.
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No excessive decorative designs or stitching, sequined backsides, etc.
No stacking of pants, i.e., wearing multiple pairs at one time or P.E. shorts under pants
and then sagging.
Note – some pant materials may appear to be denim but are not. Please check to ensure these stretch
materials are not purchased as uniform clothing for school. No spandex, stretch material, leggings, jeggings,
or yoga style.
Hem: Neatly, securely hemmed (not stapled, safety pinned, taped, rubber band, frayed, rolled, elastic, or
split hems).
Pant styles: traditional, straight-leg or slight flair, regular or relaxed fit.
Note - if pants are sagging below the rear-end or underwear showing, parents will be called to bring in
appropriate attire for Truman Middle School. If a parent cannot bring new clothing to school, that student
will report to ISS and spend the day in ISS.
 Sagging is not tolerated at Truman
Shorts and Capris: walking shorts are acceptable, but must at least meet the knee in length; they may be
longer, but not shorter. They are to be of the same colors and materials as long pants (see above).
BELTS are strongly encouraged. IF a student requires repeated reminders to keep pants at hips the
parent will be contacted and that student will be required to wear a belt.
 . No elastic or drawstring belts. Shoe strings and ribbons are not acceptable replacements for
belts.
SHOES must be properly fastened with standard soles.
 No backless shoes, slippers or similar style, or uncovered toes. This policy prevents accidents and
injuries.
OUTERWEAR
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Truman Gear with approved school, club, or athletic logo crew or hooded sweatshirts ONLY may
be worn during the school day
Hoods down in the building, and not tied in the back
Students may only wear one sweatshirt at a time and not “stack them”
Coats & other outerwear stored in lockers, not worn during school day.
Students may wear coats outside during lunch.
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Piercings
Jewelry hanging from piercings represents a significant safety issue in busy hallways and active school
grounds. As a result earring hoops must be small, no bigger than a quarter. Hoops, hooks, and spikes
emanating from nose, facial, or locations on one’s body other than ears are not allowed at school.
Students will be directed to remove these while at school.
The Following Clothing and Accessories are not acceptable at
Truman (Including on Civvies Days)
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Any clothing worn with holes, cuts, tears, inside out, stapled, safety pinned, taped, frayed,
rubber bands, or having split hems, is not permitted.
Gloves, hats, bandannas, sweatbands, caps, berets, stocking caps, hairnets, scarves, wristbands
and sunglasses, etc. MUST BE stored in lockers throughout the school day. Hairbands must be
worn as intended, not as sweatbands, crowns, or halos around the head.
No loose-fit, baggy or over-sized clothing. No sagging. No pants dragging on the floor or overly
bunched around ankles.
No tight, revealing, form fitted clothing that reveals bare torso or undergarments, such as when
student bends over or raises arms.
No boxers, pajama type pants, camisoles or shirts without sleeves.
No stretch pants (with or with pockets), look alike jeans, leggings, jeggings, or yoga pants
No skirts or dresses
For safety reasons – NO shower-type sandals, slides, soccer sandals, flip-flops, house slippers,
plastic/fabric slipper-type, strapless footwear, high platform type shoes/sandals, untied shoes.
No items or clothing that reference tobacco, alcohol, drugs, gangs, vandalism, bigotry, violence,
sexual connotations, suicide, or “double meaning” sayings.
Modest accessories only; no chains, extreme jewelry, or accessories that present a safety
hazard, or are disruptive to the educational environment. Hoops, hooks, and spikes emanating
from nose, facial, or other locations on one’s body other than ears are not allowed at school.
Earring hoops should not be larger than the size of a quarter.
No writing on clothing or any part of the body.
Backpacks, purses, and handbags may not be carried during the school day. They MUST be
stored in locker throughout the school day.
Dress Code clothing must be worn as intended. Students are required to adhere to Dress Code
Standards on school property including the bus load zone. and during arrival and dismissal times.