Students are expected to wear the TMSA uniform at all times and to dress and groom themselves in such a way as to reflect neatness, cleanliness and safety. All students should dress appropriately so as not to disrupt or interfere with the educational program or the orderly operation of the school. The principal or other authorized school official shall determine whether any particular use of the school uniform is in violation of the spirit and/or the intent of this school uniform policy. Students and parents are expected to honor the uniform code in order that valuable school time is not spent examining student attire to determine appropriateness. Students are not permitted to change out of their uniforms during or after school unless participating in an after school activity that requires non-uniform clothing.

 Guidelines for clarification are as follows:

 1.   Uniforms must be worn properly at all times while at TMSA:

 1.     Students must be in complete uniform when they arrive at TMSA. All shirts must be tucked in. Belts must be worn. Uniforms are expected to remain intact and appropriately worn throughout the entire day at school.

 2.     Students must remain in full uniform until after they leave TMSA. Shirts must remain tucked in – even after school, until they leave the school campus.

 3.    Student can only change out of their uniform if they participate in an athletic, dance, and/or other club that requires flexible clothing or athletic gear. If student changes clothes when not appropriate, disciplinary action will be taken.

 2. Shoes:

1. Shoes must be closed toed dress shoes, only solid black, solid white, or solid brown in color, or athletic shoes in solid black or solid white only including any logos, trim, and shoe strings. Birkenstock Clogs (no covered heel) in a brown or black color are also acceptable. No special designs or patterns (checkered, plaid, camouflage, etc.) or wild colors are permitted. Shoes must be worn at all times.
2. The emphasis regarding shoes is safety – for that reason, all shoelaces must be tied properly, all buckles fastened, all straps must be secured or velcroed – nothing may dangle or drag from the shoe. Slippers or thin soled shoes, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes are not permitted.
3. Boots, Uggs, and high-heeled shoes are not permitted - Heels on shoes may not be higher than one (1) inch. Roller shoes, “wheelies” or shoes with wheels are not permitted.

 3. Boys - Pants or Shorts:

1. Pants or shorts must be either medium dark khaki or navy blue in color. All pants and shorts must have belt loops, and a belt must be worn through all the loops and fastened appropriately. Front pockets must be side seam pockets and back pockets must be sewn inside the pants or shorts – no outside pockets, patch pockets, or additional pockets are permitted. Pants or shorts may not have rivets or braids, split seams at the bottom of the legs, or flaps on the pockets. Students may not wear cargo pants or shorts. Material may not be suede or corduroy – it must be 100% cotton or a cotton/polyester blend that is wrinkle resistant.
2. Pants or shorts must be worn properly at the waist and not sag below the top of the hips. Pants or shorts may not be rolled up or folded up. Shorts must be at least fingertip length and not longer than the top of the knee when standing. Capri style pants are not acceptable. Pants or shorts must not fit too snuggly. Students may not wear the top of their pants or shorts below their buttocks. If student does not keep pants at waist level, disciplinary action will be taken.
3. Athletic shorts are not permitted. Athletic type shorts, such as those used for biking, are not permitted. Shorts must align with the tip of your middle finger when your arms are at your side and cannot be longer than the top of your knee when standing – no “long shorts” are permitted.

 4.  Girls - Bermudas/Pants/Scooter:

1. Bermudas/Pants/Scooter/Capri: must be either medium dark khaki or navy blue in color. All Bermudas/Pants/Scooter must not be made of jean, suede or corduroy material. Front pockets must be side seam pockets and back pockets must be sewn inside the pants or shorts – no outside pockets, patch pockets, or additional pockets are permitted. Bermudas/Pants/Scooter may not have rivets or brads, unmanufactured split seams at the bottom of the legs, or flaps on the pockets. Material may not be suede or corduroy – it must be 100% cotton or a cotton/polyester blend that is wrinkle resistant.
2. Pants, jeans, pajama bottoms, leggings or other apparel may not be worn under the Bermudas/Pants/Scooter.
3. Bermudas/Pants/Scooter/Capri (add all) must be worn properly at the waist and not sag below the top of the hips. Bermudas/Pants/Scooter may not be rolled up or folded up. They must not fit too snuggly. Students may not wear the top of their pants or shorts below their buttocks.
4. Skirts of any length are not allowed.

 5. Top Options

Embroidered TMSA school logo is required for all top options. The logo should only be embroidered on the left upper side of the top apparel.

1.     Polo shirts must be a pique or jersey fabric in red, white, or navy blue and the embroidered school logo is required. These polo shirts can be either short sleeve or long sleeve. All polo shirts must be tucked in (able to see the belt/waistband) at all times. Students, who continually have to be reminded to tuck in their shirts, will receive disciplinary action.

 2.     Sweatshirts must be either red or navy blue and the embroidered school logo is required. These sweatshirts are an economical alternative when students need to have additional warmth. When wearing a sweatshirt, the student must still be wearing another TMSA shirt underneath the sweatshirt – the sweatshirt cannot be worn alone. Sweatshirts may not be worn (tied) around the waist. Sweatshirts cannot have a hood.

3.     Vests & Sweaters must be navy blue or red in color and the embroidered school logo is required. The vest is a pullover type sweater, and the sweater has buttons down the front. Both the vest and sweater require that the student must still be wearing a TMSA shirt underneath – the vest and sweaters cannot be worn alone. Sweaters may not be worn (tied) around the waist.

 4.     Polo Fleece is a navy blue, half-zipper or full-zipper and the embroidered school logo is required. The fleece requires that the student must still be wearing a TMSA shirt underneath – the fleece cannot be worn alone. Fleeces may not be worn (tied) around the waist.

 5.     Jackets are navy blue, fleece-lined windbreakers without a hood - the embroidered school logo is required. Jackets may be worn to school, but they are not permitted to be worn in the school building during the day – once in the building the jacket must be taken off and placed in their locker.

 6. Accessories:

1. Belts must be leather, braided leather, or fabric in the solid colors of black, brown or khaki. Grommets or excessive ornamentation on the belt is not permitted. Belts are required to be worn properly with all pants or shorts – this means that the belt must go through all the belt loops on the pants, be properly fastened or buckled, and the “end” of the belt must not be allowed to hang down (it must also go through the loops if there is excess). The belt must also be tightened enough to prohibit the student’s pants, shorts or Bermudas/Pants/Scooter/Capri from sagging below the hips.
2. Socks, stockings, tights or hose may only be in school solid school colors of red, navy blue, or white. Clear or skin-colored hose are also acceptable. Fishnet or other patterned stockings or hose are not permitted. Stockings, tights, or hose must cover the full length of the student’s legs and feet – leg warmers are not permitted. Socks must match, and be in school colors of red, white and blue only.

7. Miscellaneous Guidelines:

1. Clothing should be neat and clean.
2. Clothing may not be worn inside out or backwards.
3. Undergarments must not be exposed.
4. Hair, face, and body paint are inappropriate for school and not permitted.
5. Cosmetics and/or make-up should be age appropriate, appropriate for school, and not attract undue attention.
6. Clothing with rips, tears, holes or frayed edges is considered inappropriate for school.
7. Jewelry and accessories should be appropriate for school and not attract undue attention or pose a safety risk.
8. Extreme hairstyles are not permitted (examples: Mohawk cuts, hair coloring other than standard frosting or natural highlighting) and should not attract undue attention. Hair designs shaved into the hair line are not permitted.
9. Hats, caps, curlers, headscarves, bandanas, doo-rags, pics, combs, brushes, sweatbands, chains, sunglasses, tennis skirts, gloves, arm warmers and coats are not to be worn during school hours. Headwraps for religious or cultural purposes may be permitted if approved in advance. If approved, headwraps must be solid school colors only; red, white or blue. 
10. Clothing that is excessively revealing, such as short mini-skirts, short-shorts, tank tops, loosely fitting, low-cut blouses or halter tops, mesh shirts, or shirts exposing the midriff are not to be worn to school. Sleeveless shirts are not allowed. (Mainly applies to non-uniform days at school)
11. All t-shirts must be in good taste (no suggestive wording or illustrations or advertisements for items which are illegal for students - i.e., alcohol and tobacco products, etc. (Mainly applies to non-uniform days at school)
12. “Henleys” or long sleeve shirts are not permitted to be worn under the school uniform at any time. If the student needs the extra warmth, long-sleeve uniform shirts are available – wearing a short sleeve uniform shirt with a long sleeve item of clothing underneath is not acceptable.
13. All outside coats and jackets or hooded apparel may not be worn inside the school building – this includes windbreakers during the school day. All outside coats and jackets or hooded apparel must be put in the student’s locker immediately upon entering the school building. The TMSA uniform includes an optional sweatshirt or zippered fleece for those students who need to have additional layers to remain warm.
14. Excessive multiple piercings are not allowed while in uniform so as not to attract undue attention or pose a safety risk.
15.  The bottom two or three buttons on the uniform shirt must be buttoned at all times.

UNIFORM SUPPLIER

Unique Uniform and Apparel carries the TMSA uniforms. Their information is as follows:

Unique Uniforms and Apparel

4719C High Point Road

Greensboro, NC 27407

Phone: 336-856-8699 (between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm)

You can also find information on TMSA’s uniforms by visiting their website at:

www.unique-uniformsandapparel.com

UNIFORMS NOT PURCHASED FROM UNIFORM SUPPLIER 

Although Unique Uniform & Apparel carries individual components of the TMSA uniform, it is not a requirement that the uniform be purchased from Unique Uniform & Apparel. If parents choose not to purchase the uniform from Unique Uniform & Apparel, they may do so as long as the uniform clothing purchased matches identically the same style & color as what Unique Uniform & Apparel carries for TMSA.

All uniform tops must have the TMSA logo embroidered on the left upper side.

Should a student’s uniform not comply with the uniform dress code, they will be considered in violation. Students who violate the uniform code will be allowed to call home for an appropriate change of clothing after obtaining administrator approval.

Special Note: Parents who choose to purchase their child’s uniform from another vendor other than Unique Uniform & Apparel, may still have Unique Uniform & Apparel apply the TMSA logo to the clothing purchased elsewhere for an additional cost.

 

SHOES

What is allowed?

Students are expected to wear the TMSA uniform at all times and to dress and groom themselves in such a way as to reflect neatness, cleanliness and safety. All students should dress appropriately so as not to disrupt or interfere with the educational program or the orderly operation of the school. The principal or other authorized school official shall determine whether any particular use of the school uniform is in violation of the spirit and/or the intent of this school uniform policy. Students and parents are expected to honor the uniform code in order that valuable school time is not spent examining student attire to determine appropriateness. Students are not permitted to change out of their uniforms during or after school unless participating in an after school activity that requires non-uniform clothing.