School Dress Code
Stratford STEM Magnet Lower Campus Standard School Attire (SSA) 2022-2023 {Will begin August 8, 2022)
Per the MNPS district, face masks that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged at this time.
In general, Stratford Middle’s Standard School Attire policy states that students must wear bottoms (pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, jumper-dresses, etc.) that are navy blue, black, or any shade of khaki with no rips or holes. All shirts must be solid colored and have a collar (no skin showing-shoulder, chest, stomach or back).
Permitted
- Skirts, shorts, skorts, dresses, jumpers-dresses, etc. that extend below the fingertips
- Lightweight, solid colored, hood-free jackets, hood-free sweaters, hood-free sweatshirts, cardigan, vest or blazer
- Leggings of any color/pattern when worn under a skirt or dress
- Appropriate footwear (sandals are allowed, all shoes must have a strap around the heel for safety; sneakers or other athletic footwear is encouraged and only required for PE classes)
- Purses the size of a half-sheet of paper or smaller—backpacks and large purses must remain in the locker
- Jogger pants of a khaki material ONLY (no sweatpants or spandex jogger pants)
- Spartan Spirit Wear
- Belts (zip ties provided for pants hanging inappropriately)
- Fashion headbands
Not Permitted
- Heavy/winter coats or hoodies (must be placed in lockers)
- See-through clothing (other than tights under a dress)
- Head coverings (e.g. bandanas, sweatbands, caps, hats, do-rags, hairnets) except for religious purposes
- House shoes
- Flip flops, slides, or other shoes without a strap around the heel
- Torn clothing
- Clothing that advertises substances illegal for children (e.g. drugs, alcohol, tobacco products)
- Clothing with language or writing that is offensive or inappropriate (e.g. profanity)
- Sweatpants
- Leggings or spandex materials without a dress or skirt that extends below the fingertips
- Blankets
- Sunglasses (unless prescription)
- No oversized or inappropriate accessories
If you need help getting school clothing for your child, please call the office or complete an online request form and we will reach out to you: Standard School Attire 22-23