Rochelle Middle School's Standard Mode of Dress Policy 2012-13
 
On May 5th 2008, the Lenoir County Board of Education passed Rochelle Middle School's Standard Mode of Dress code into official board policy. During the 2007-08 school year, RMS piloted this program with great success. RMS is proud to be one of two schools in the district with a Standard Mode of Dress policy.  Below you will find the 2012-13 Standard Mode of Dress policy. Students are required to be in full compliance with the SMOD policy daily.
 
 
Rochelle Middle School’s Standard Mode of Dress (SMOD)   2012-13

Shirts - must be tucked in at all times with the exception of sweaters and sweatshirts; no logos or imprinting; t-shirts can not be worn as the primary shirt or over any other shirt, sweater, or sweatshirt; can only be worn as under clothing if it matches the dress code colors, and writing or graphics must not show through the top garment.
 

Polo/Golf Style Shirt
Short or long sleeved
Must have 2 to 4 buttons
Must be within shirt dress code colors (see above); NO DENIM/JEAN
 

Turtleneck/mock turtleneck shirt
Plain; no buttons
Must be within shirt dress code colors (see above)
 

Front-buttoned Solid Oxford Dress Shirt
No Denim
Sleeves must have the wrist buttoned
Short or long sleeved with a collar
Must be within shirt dress code colors (see above); NO DENIM/JEAN
 

Sweater/sweatshirt- not hooded
Can not hang past straddle of pants (not baggy)
Must be worn over an approved dress code shirt
May have a round or v-neck, or it may be a button-front cardigan style
Must be within shirt dress code colors (see above)
 

Pants and Shorts - Must be worn at the waist at all times; no logos or graphics
Pants - dress type made of twill; must fit to size (not baggy/skin tight)
Must be straight-legged (no bell or flared bottoms) hemmed, cannot drag on floor
Limited to no more than two front, two rear and two side pockets
Cannot be tucked into socks
Form fitting spandex material, nylon, denim, corduroy and sweat pants are not allowed.
 

Capri pants are allowed but cannot be hip huggers, cannot be skin tight and the manufactured slit at the bottom of the Capri pant cannot be above the knee.
Must be within the dress code colors (see above); NO DENIM/JEAN  
 
Shorts or Skorts - Walking style
Should be worn at the knee cap level
If worn with slouch socks, the socks must be within the dress code colors
Limited to no more than two front and two rear pockets
Forms fitting spandex material, nylon, denim, corduroy and sweat pants are not allowed.
Must be within the dress code colors (see above); NO DENIM/JEAN
 

Skirts
Should be worn at the knee cap level
If worn with slouch socks, the socks must be within the dress code colors
Limited to no more than two front and two rear pockets
Forms fitting spandex material, nylon, denim, corduroy and sweat pants are not allowed
Splits or slits are not allowed
Must be within the dress code colors (see above); NO DENIM/JEAN
 

Outerwear
Any outerwear (jackets, coats, zip-up sweatshirts and etc.) can be worn to school
Any outerwear (jackets, coats, zip-up sweatshirts and etc.) worn inside the school building must be within the dress code colors (see above); NO DENIM/JEAN
Any outerwear (jackets, coats, zip-up sweatshirts and etc.) worn inside the school building can not be hooded
 

Accessories
Students must wear a belt if garment/clothing was manufactured with belt loops
Color-dark belts or belts that match the color of the pants, skirts, skorts, capri, shorts
Graphics or labels are unacceptable on all belts and belt buckles
Name buckles or large face are not allowed
Belts must be an appropriate length and not hang below the straddle
Suspenders are not permitted
No rubber flips flops of any kind
No hats or other headgear can be worn inside the school building during or after school
No net slides

No Sandals
No bedroom slippers
No backless shoes
Slouch socks may be worn, but must be within the dress code colors (see above)
Jewelry should NOT drape over SMOD attire
No Beaded Necklaces
 

Miscellaneous
Students who fail to wear the approved SMOD will be sent to the office so that a parent may bring proper clothing and/or accessories. Repeat offenders will be dealt with at the discretion of the principal.
SMOD information, the dress code policy and vendor list will be provided for parents, before the new school year begins, when a student enrolls or when revisions are made to the dress code.
Any item that is worn to school must not undermine the integrity of the dress code, serve as a disruption to the educational process or present a health hazard to an individual or their peers.