2012-2013 Bell Schedule

[Revised 11/14/2012]

2012-2013 Enhanced Dress Code

Jefferson Middle School Dress Code Policy 2012-2013

Jefferson Middle School requires the following uniform style of dress for all students:

Uniform Shirts: Collared Shirts are required
• Button front solid color polo style shirts in gray, white, black, yellow (any shade), or blue (any shade).
• All emblems/logos must adhere to district 186 guidelines, be to the left of the shirt, and no larger than a quarter and/or able to be covered by a thumb.
• Solid colored button down cardigans or sweatshirts may be worn in gray, black, navy, white, or yellow. * Pockets, hoods or zippers are not allowed.
• Long sleeve solid color shirts in white, gray, black, and any shade of yellow, or blue can be worn under the polo shirts.
• Undershirts must be solid colors. Writing of any kind is not allowed. Undershirts must be uniform colors only and long sleeved shirts have to be uniform colors as well.
• Spirit wear not altered in any way, sold by Jefferson Middle School and representing an authorized JMS club, can be worn daily.
• Sports uniforms may not be worn in school. 6th grade volleyball and basketball t-shirts may not be worn until after the season is over. Handmade JMS shirts are not allowed.

Uniform Pants: Twill-Type Material is required
• Khaki, blue or black pants, capris, or walking shorts.
• Denim (any shade), sweatpants, skinny pants/jeans, leggings, stirrups, jeggings, look-a-like jeans, pajama pants, yoga pants, or any other stretch-type material are prohibited.
• Shorts must be mid-thigh in length or longer.
• Shorts and capris may be worn out of season at the family’s discretion. However, if it is an outside day, students will not be allowed to remain in the building.
• Pants must fit at the waist. Bagging, sagging, and excessively tight clothing is prohibited. Belts are suggested and will be required for repeat offenders.
• No skirts or dresses (exception - religious objection).

District 186 Dress Code guidelines are stipulated in your student handbook. Students must adhere to JMS enhanced dress code and Springfield School District 186 guidelines. This includes information regarding piercings, dress and grooming, tattoos, and other dress code criteria essential for a safe and productive educational learning environment.

Dress Code Violation Consequences

Violators of the dress code policy are expected to call home for appropriate uniform clothes and receive a referral with the following consequences:

1st - Administrative warning and parent contact

2nd - 1 after school administrative detention and parent contact

3rd - 2 after school administrative detentions and parent contact

4th - One Full day buddy room and parent conference

5th - Consequences will be determined by an administrator within the guidelines of District 186 discipline handbook.

Addendum:
• Only 2012-2013 8th grade class t-shirts may be worn
• Only 2012-2013 WEB Leader t-shirts may be worn
• No "Brew Crew" t-shirts may be worn

JMS Grading Scale

98 - 100 A+
93 - 97 A
90 - 92 A-
88 - 89 B+
83 - 87 B
80 - 82 B-
78 - 79 C+
73 - 77 C
70 - 72 C-
68 - 69 D+
63 - 67 D
60 - 62 D-
59 or lower F

2012-2013 JMS Homework Policy

Homework assignments are due by the end of the due date for full credit. 8th grade students cannot turn in homework late.

After the end of the day, half credit will be given to 6th grade students for 5 days after the assigned date; 7th grade students for 4 days after the assigned date during the first semester and 3 days after the assigned date during the second semester.