Dress Code Responsibility

At ATMS, our school has an established uniform dress code. We adhere to the School District expectations in regards to standards of cleanliness and dressing in an appropriate and safe manner. Clothing items that promote alcohol, drugs, inappropriate language, racism or are in poor taste are unacceptable wear for school. All students are expected to dress according to the school uniform as outlined in the ATMS Dress Code Requirements (see below). The rationale supported by parents and staff for our students to wear school uniforms includes: :

To give students a strong sense of belonging to our unique school

To help develop a school focus and team spirit

To discourage competition based on clothing and to allow students to make
friends based on personality and not socio-economic status

To have a safe and orderly environment in which our students are easily
identified

The responsibility of adhering to our school’s dress code rests primarily with students and parents. Students who do not meet the dress code requirements will be asked to dress appropriately. Parents will also be notified with either a phone call home, a letter in the mail or a meeting with administration.

Specific Dress Code Requirements


Boys	Girls

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General Expectations

The following points indicate general expectations of student attire at Abbotsford Traditional Middle School and at school sponsored activities either on-or-off campus:

Jackets, ‘hoodies’ and any non-uniform items should be removed during
school hours and stored in lockers

Shirts must be tucked in at all times when in the building, except in
PE class

PE Strip and other T-shirts or sports pants/shorts are not appropriate
clothing for "regular" classrooms

Dress and grooming must not create health or safety problems for the
student or others who attend/work at the school. (e.g. Long hair tied back
when in the shop, no ‘flip flop’ sandals in the shop or for PE class).

For extra-curricular events (e.g. Musical performances, Team sporting
events, etc.) students are required to wear a Sabres school tie, upon
teacher/coach request

PE Strip

Students are expected to purchase gym strip from the official school supplier JTB Clothing. Boys and girls wear: gym shorts with the school crest or track pants with the school crest (optional) white or grey short sleeve t-shirt with the school crest students are expected to have a pair of clean, indoor, non-marking gym shoes specifically intended for pe classes

Dress Code Restrictions

	Clothing that is clearly revealing with any colored undergarments/tops with spaghetti straps or t-shirts beneath are unacceptable
	Hats and sunglasses must not be worn inside the school
	Capri pants, sweatpants, cargo pants, tear-away pants, jeans and tights/leggings are not permitted
	No outerwear with offensive words, slogans, or pictures