Pirate Pride
Sept 16-22
DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURES
Student 7:15-7:50 A.M. drop off in the morning will be in front of the building. Students will walk to the cafeteria entering in the last door. Watch for students getting out of cars and crossing to the side walk. Do not enter the parking area in front of the gym where the buses drop off.
Pick up at 4:00 pm will be in the same location. Please be patient at this time. The lines will get shorter when football practice and volley ball practice as well as 21st Century begins.
Walkers will be released as soon as pick up students have exited the building
Dress Code
We have included an excerpt from the dress code.
All Students
• To avoid substantial disruption of the education process, apparel that contains inflammatory writing or graphics such as nudity, violence, satanic or obscene language will not be permitted. Students will not be permitted to wear clothing that suggests an affiliation or identification with groups that advocate unlawful activities including violence, drug, satanic, alcohol, or tobacco use.
• Apparel that advertises or depicts drug, alcohol or tobacco products is not permitted.
• Students may not wear clothing which is modified to or displays writing or pictures that suggest or depict sexual activity.
• No hats or caps are to be worn in the academic buildings ofthe school.When appropriate, caps may be worn but only with the bill of the cap to the front. Hats and caps will be confiscated and not returned until the end of the school year if worn inappropriately or inside the academic buildings unless worn for medical purposes.
• Hairstyles or colors of an unnatural disruptive or offensive nature are prohibited. Any highlighting of hair must be a natural color blend. Rules are interpreted at principal’s discretion.
• Hairstyles that cover the student’s face are not permitted.
• Shirts may be worn untucked if the shirt is squared-off at the bottom and no part of shirt extends past the fingertips when arms are extended down the sides of the body.
• Shirts may not be worn if any of the student's midriff shows when the student's arms are raised above the head.
• Shorts may be worn but must be hemmed and be no shorter than 3-inches above the knee.
• All students must wear shoes, flip flops are not allowed.
• The bottom garment must extend past the student’s longest fingertip when the arms are fully extended at their side. Shorts must have no holes or frayed edges above the knee. Ripped/frayed pants/jeans are only permitted if athletic shorts/leggings/patches are worn underneath or are covering the holes.
• All pants, jeans, and skirts must be worn at the waistline.
• Students may not wear sunglasses or colored glasses that obscure the eyes and interfere with the ability to make eye-to-eye contact. They are permitted only as a medical requirement verified by a medical provider's written statement.
• Students are not allowed to wear see-through clothing. A school appropriate shirt must be worn underneath any outer wear (jacket, hoodie, etc.)
• Tank tops and muscle shirts are not allowed. Undershirts are permitted only if covered by another non-underwear type shirt. Vests may be worn over sleeved shirts.
• Students are not allowed to wear tightly fitting tops or tops that have a low-cut front, side or back.
• Form fitting shirts, blouses, pants, and tights of any materials are not acceptable.
• Oversized jackets and long coats must be taken off upon arrival at school. This rule is to be interpreted at the principal’s discretion.
• Tattoos that show must be covered at all times during the school day or school function.
• Wallet chains or any type of chains on any apparel are not permitted on campus.
Female Students
• Earrings are permitted, but jewelry may not be worn in any pierced area of the body except the ear. Gauges are not permissible.
• Sleeveless blouses/dresses must be a minimum of three inches wide at the shoulder. No tank tops or spaghetti straps are permitted.
Male Students
• Sleeveless and/or mesh athletic-type jerseys must have a tee shirt worn underneath.
• Shirts must be buttoned.
• Loose fitting pants will be pulled to the waist and belted.
• Sideburns may not be below the earlobe.
• Faces will be clean shaven.
• Earrings, facial and body ornaments/piercing of any type are prohibited. Gauges are not permissible. Item(s) will be confiscated for six weeks.
Students in violation of the dress code will call home for a change of cloths.
About Us
Patricia Pittman, Associate Principal
Email: ppittman@mathisisd.org
Website: www.mathisisd.org
Location: Mathis Middle School, East San Patricio Avenue, Mathis, TX, USA
Phone: (361)547-2381
Facebook: facebook.com/mathismiddle