CMP - Orangevale Campus

Dress Code

CMP Orangevale Dress Code TK-6th Grade

*LABEL ALL Outer Wear, Backpacks, & Lunch Containers with Student’s Name*

All clothing should be clean and in good condition

Tops:

Bottoms:

Plain cotton pants, skirts, shorts, capris, skorts, and jumpers: khaki or navy blue
NO denim/jeans, leggings (as pants), nylon or stretch material permitted except on Fridays
Fit properly: neither too tight nor too loose
Shorts and skirts must be as long as the child’s fingertips when arms are at their sides. (Bike shorts underneath are recommended.

Shoes:

Appropriate for physical activity. Tennis shoes are preferred for safety on the playground. Flat loafers, oxfords, and sandals with enclosed toe and heel straps are permitted with non-slip soles (no cowboy boots)
No distracting decorations, lights, or wheels

Sweatshirts and Sweaters worn in the classroom:

Outdoor Coats and Jackets:

Jewelry, Hair, and Adornments:

Hairstyles are to be neat and of a natural color
Watches without alarms, and stud earrings are permitted; no other jewelry is permitted for safety reasons and to avoid loss
No Makeup

Backpacks and Lunch Boxes:

Decorations on these items are to be appropriate for the Montessori peaceful environment
No wording or pictures depicting violence or drugs

Free-Dress Fridays:

On Friday, all students may wear casual dress as indicated below, although burgundy CMP Shirts are still required on field trips.

Casual-dress clothing must be clean, neat, and fit properly
No ripped or distressed pants or jeans
Shoes must be appropriate for play; no wheels or lights
Tee & sweatshirt decorations and pictures must be appropriate for school (e.g. no pictures or wording depicting violence or drugs)

CMP - Orangevale Campus Dress Code

MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY

Tops:

Shirts, blouses, t-shirts in any color or pattern. Any size logos are ok. All patterns and logos must be school appropriate and non-distracting (i.e., images depicting violence, religion, drugs, alcohol, political stance, or racism are not permitted.) Sweaters, hoodies, and jackets also must follow the wording above.
Off-the-shoulder shirts, blouses, or dresses are not permitted, as we do not want to see any underclothing. Underclothing means visible bras or tank tops. Strapless bras are also not allowed. A shirt or blouse not covering one or both shoulders qualifies as an off-the-shoulder shirt.

Bottoms:

Pants, skirts, and shorts can be any color or pattern.
Denim jeans are also allowed.
Skirts and shorts must be at least mid-thigh length.
Pants, skirts, and shorts must be worn at the waistline and should cover all undergarments and not be revealing in any way as the body moves. Pockets should not be hanging below the shorts hem line. Any rips or holes in pants/shorts or cut-off style shorts are not permitted.

Shoes/Socks:

Tennis shoes are the preferred style of shoe.
Sandals may be worn as long as they are flat and have a back strap (no heels, platforms, or clogs)
No distracting media or flashing light wheels on shoes.
For P.E. days, only tight-fitting athletic shoes are allowed. Sandals, boots, and Crocs are not permitted on P.E. days.

Jewelry, Hair, and Adornments:

Backpacks and Lunch Boxes:

Designs on these items are to be appropriate for the Montessori peaceful environment
No action figures or wording depicting violence or drugs