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Dress Code

Quincy Middle School is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment. Student dress should support participation in school activities and should not interfere with student learning, safety, or the rights of others. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: Parents/guardians have the responsibility to help ensure students are dressed appropriately for school. School personnel have the responsibility to maintain and reinforce appropriate dress expectations that support a safe and productive learning environment. School administration has the final authority in determining the appropriateness of student dress.    
 
EXPECTATIONS:
At QMS, Jacks are Ready, Respectful, and Responsible.
BE READY FOR SCHOOL

  • Wear clothing that covers private areas in all situations.

  • Wear clothing that does not expose the stomach above the belly button, chest, or undergarments.

  •  Wear skirts, shorts, and clothing with holes that are generally appropriate and do not go beyond the mid-thigh guideline.

  •  Follow classroom expectations and safety requirements for dress and footwear.

BE RESPECTFUL TO SELF & OTHERS

  • Keep hoods down while inside QMS.

  • Follow teacher classroom expectations regarding hats.

BE RESPONSIBLE IN SCHOOL

  • Wear clothing and accessories that are free from advertising, displays, or suggestions of drugs, alcohol, sex, profanity, discrimination, or violence.

  • Wear clothing that is free from gang associations and/or tag names.

  • Not wear jerseys with the numbers 13, 14, or 18.

  • Not display or wear bandanas.

QMS may consult with the Quincy Police Department and other safety partners regarding current drug-related and gang-related trends that may impact student safety or the learning environment.

If Clothing Does Not Meet Dress Code

If a student's clothing does not meet the QMS dress code, the student may be given the opportunity to correct the concern. This may include changing into appropriate clothing if available, adjusting the clothing item, or contacting a parent/guardian for support.

Students may be asked to remain in the office until the concern is corrected. Repeated concerns or refusal to follow dress code expectations may result in additional school response consistent with the student handbook and school discipline procedures.