DRESS CODE

To promote school safety and enhance the learning environment, Nash County Public Schools has adopted a uniform dress code (NCPS Policy 4316). J. W. Parker Middle School is part of the district’s required uniform program for all middle schools. The uniform requirements for J. W. Parker Middle School consist of:

Shirts

Shirts for all students will be collared polo-styled or button down shirts with long or short sleeves in white, black, navy blue, or gold.
Shirts must be a solid color.
Shirts should be tucked in at all times except during PE classes.
Students may wear solid color shirts of school colors (white, black, or gold) under the polo-style shirt during the fall and winter months.
J. W. Parker Middle School sponsored shirts may be worn in lieu of the polo-style uniform shirt.
Shirts may only contain two logos/branding.

Pants/Skirts/Shorts/Dresses

All types of uniform pants, shorts, and skirts must have no more than four pockets (example: no cargo pants) and be belted or well fitted at the waist.
Pants, shorts, skirts, capris, and dresses must be navy blue, black, or khaki/tan.
Pants/shorts/skirts/dresses will be worn at the waist. No sagging pants, inside-out clothing, backwards clothing, or rolled up pant legs are allowed. Belts must be buckled and worn at the waistline.
Shorts, skirts, etc. must cover to at least the mid-thigh with no holes.
Cargo pants, blue jeans, low-riders, athletic pants (tights, leggings, yoga pants, sweats, etc.), and any pants/shorts/skirts/dresses with holes are not allowed.

Sweatshirts/Sweaters/Coats

All outerwear must be of appropriate size and color: white, navy blue, black, gold, or gray.
All outerwear must be a solid color.
May only contain two logos/branding.
J. W. Parker Middle sponsored outerwear may be worn.
If outerwear does not meet the dress code requirements, it must removed and stored in an appropriate location.

Dress Down Days

Students who participate in dress down days are still responsible for adhering to the NCPS Dress Code Policy (4316). The length and fit of all clothing must be school appropriate; any holes in clothing must not be revealing or suggestive.

Students not complying with this uniform policy will be subject to disciplinary procedures. NCPS has implemented a procedure and criteria to identify families in need of financial assistance and shall work with staff, the local community, and business partners to identify resources for assisting families with school uniform attire. Please contact the school counselor or social worker for further information.

JW Parker Middle School

Student/ Parent Handbook

Dress Code - Updated (23-24)