MPA Dress Code — Grades 5 - 8
The purpose behind the dress code is that students dress appropriately for the school environment and dress in such a way as to express pride in themselves and their school.
Basically, students should look neat and clean. We feel this is important because students who dress well feel better about themselves, behave better, and perform better in the classroom. Additionally, this is the students’ place of business, and there are certain expectations that exist in such an environment. We de-emphasize keeping up with the latest fashions and trying to out- do peers. We believe that the substance of a person should send a stronger message than appearance.
Pants, Skirts, Shorts
Any solid colored pants/skirts/shorts free of graphics or logos may be worn. Sweatpants and fleece pants are not allowed. The inseams of all shorts must be at least five inches in length. All skirts must also have an equivalent length to the shorts. Blue denim or faded denim of any color is not allowed. In accordance with the "neat and clean" portion of the dress code, clothing must never be ripped or torn.
Tops
Any solid colored, sleeved, and loose fitting top, free of graphics or logos may be worn. Mounds
Park Academy t-shirts are allowed, but all other t-shirts with graphics or writing are not.
Necklines of all shirts must be armpit level or higher. The sleeves need to cover the shoulders,
and midriffs must be covered when hands are raised in the air. If a v-neck is worn, a top must be
underneath the v-neck that fits the neckline requirements. Dresses are also accepted if they
follow both the rules presented for tops and skirts.
Shoes
Any dress shoe, sandal, or athletic shoe is acceptable. Students may not be barefoot. Heavy-duty
boots (such as army boots or motorcycle boots) and athletic shoes with cleats and/or wheels are
prohibited.
Sweatshirts, Fleece Pullovers
Sweatshirts and fleece pullovers from sports teams, clubs, etc. are only allowed if they represent
our school and include the MPA name and/or logo.
Additional Prohibited Clothing
- Frayed, torn, cut, ripped, dirty, stained, or patched clothing
- White undershirt type t-shirts
- Cut-offs, bathing suits, etc.
- Caps, hats, outside jackets and coats; and
- Clothing that reveals bare backs, shoulders or undergarments (i.e. bra straps, boxer shorts, etc.)
The MPA administration, staff and faculty reserve the right to decide what is appropriate student appearance. Students whose appearance draws undue attention or detracts from the normal routine or the learning process will be asked to remedy the situation before being allowed to continue in class.
Students are warned if they do not have appropriate attire. After one infraction, students will serve a day of lunch/recess detention for each additional infraction. Continued episodes may result in a parent conference, continued detention and/or suspension.
