"Standard Student Attire Program"

Marvin Sedway Middle School will continue the "Standard Student Attire Program." One of the goals for our school is to create an atmosphere conductive to improving academic achievement for all students. It is our belief that a "Standard Student Attire" initiative will promote school safety, improve discipline, prepare our students for future success, and help instill pride in our students. We also believe this initiative will positively enhance the Marvin Sedway Middle School learning environment by helping our students resist peer pressure, concentrate on their studies, and help us quickly recognize non-students on our campus. To this end, Marvin Sedway Middle School is continuing to institute a "Standard Student Attire" initiative for all students.

Standard School Attire at Marvin Sedway Middle School is intended to instill pride in every Marvin Sedway Middle School student, and furthermore, it positively impacts the safety, learning and overall school climate. Within the guidelines of the "Standard Student Attire" initiative, students have the liberty to mix and match their clothing, allowing for individuality and creativity. Students can wear clothing with Marvin Sedway Middle School logos or can purchase clothing from their favorite stores.

  • SHOES with soles must be worn. Acceptable footwear includes tennis shoes, loafers, flats, pumps, dress shoes and sandals. All shoes requiring shoelaces must be laced and tied appropriately. Tennis shoes are to be worn with original laces (No extra wide colored laces). House shoes, shower shoes, and thongs/flip-flops are prohibited.
  • SHIRTS and BLOUSES must be traditional solid white or any solid color blue in polo or oxford style only, long or short sleeved and collared. Polo shirts and oxford style shirts or blouses must be buttoned appropriately. All shirts and blouses, including those worn underneath other shirts, are to be free of slogans, designs, advertisements, numbers, and must be the appropriate size. Sleeveless shirts and blouses, jerseys, and midriff shirts of any kind are prohibited. Long sleeve shirts worn underneath short sleeve shirts must be a solid white only. Only solid white tee shirts may be worn underneath polo or oxford style shirts. Non-collared shirts may not be worn over the top of collared shirts. A turtleneck may be worn under a traditional polo or oxford style shirt.
  • TAN (Khaki) or BLACK DRESS PANTS or SLACKS, and Jeans sized to fit, must extend to the top of the shoe. Sagging of pants is not permitted. Pants must be solid color (Tan or Black) and free of all wording, pictures, studs, jewels, etc. Additionally, pants must be free of holes or slits and must be hemmed without fraying. Pants are not to be pegged at the bottom. Overalls, sweat pants, warm-up pants, jogging suit pants, and all other athletic type pants are prohibited. Extremely wide legged pants are also prohibited. Belts must be worn. Belts and belt buckles must be free of all pictures, words, hanging strings or fringe, and excessive decorations.
  • SHORTS, SKIRTS and SKORTS, sized to fit, must be the appropriate length (fingertip length) and hemmed. Additionally, this apparel must be solid color (Tan or Black) and free of all wording, pictures, studs, jewels, etc.
  • SWEATERS, SWEATSHIRTS AND VESTS, sized to fit, may be worn. They must be solid color (blue, white, grey, beige, or black) and free of slogans, designs, advertisements, and numbers. Collars must be clearly visible and worn on the outside of the sweater, sweatshirt, or vest. These items may be worn with approved collared polo shirts underneath. Note that sweaters, sweatshirts, and vests are not a substitute for the required collared shirt/blouse.
  • JACKETS and COATS of the appropriate size, and color may be worn with approved clothing underneath. Jackets or hooded sweatshirts that are plain blue, white, grey, beige, or black may be worn. Further, jackets/coats, mittens/gloves, and scarves must be removed in the classrooms and office buildings. Note that jackets and coats are not a substitute for collared shirts.
  • All other dress attire, head gear, hats, sweatbands, and wallet-chains are not allowed on campus.
  • Students in violation of the "Standard Student Attire" initiative will be referred to the Dean of Students' Office for disciplinary action. All violations will be documented in the student's disciplinary file and parents will be notified. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken with habitual offenders being placed on Required Parent Conference (RPC), as it becomes an issue of insubordination.

Per Clark County School District Regulation 5131.