Dear CIS Families:

Below is the CIS Dress Code, with my notations for clarification.  Please ensure that your children adhere to the dress code policy.  This dress code policy is not new.  I hope that my notes in each of the sections will help you in assisting your children.

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DRESS CODE

The Dress Code will be in effect at all times on campus and during all school related activities unless otherwise specified by the school administration. Administration may change the dress code when circumstances warrant.

The "School Logo" features a green apple and blue text. "School colors" refers to the specific blue, green, and white in the school logo. "Uniform Section" refers to the area in the given store dedicated to school uniforms.

Following is a list of acceptable clothing for each type listed.

SHIRTS--Shirts must be in the school colors with the school logo. Permitted shirt styles are as follows:

Polo (short- or long-sleeved) with buttons at the top.  (note: students are allowed to wear a long sleeve shirt, of a solid uniform color, underneath their polo's during cold weather)

Oxford (short- or long-sleeved) this shirt is required, 6th - 10th grade students. The shirt is optional for all other grade levels.

School SPIRIT T-Shirt (boys/girls cut) available in white, grey and light blue. The shirt is optional for all grade levels. The T-shirt can only be worn on FRIDAYS by all grade levels with jeans. MYP students may change into the T-shirt for PE only.

SWEATSHIRTS/SWEATERS

Sweater and sweatshirts may be in the following solid colors only: the school colors, navy blue, and khaki (tan). Sweatshirts/sweaters with hoods are not allowed. They can be purchased from the school or a uniform section of a store. Logos are not required on these articles of clothing.

 (note: because many students own sweatshirts or sweaters with hoods, I have asked students to tuck in their hoods while they are indoors.  Sweathshirts and sweaters must be of school colors if they are being worn in the school building)

COATS/JACKETS

There are no restrictions on weather appropriate clothing.  (note:  students may wear any jacket or sweatshirt of any color outside in cold weather.  If the coat, jacket, sweatshirt is not school colors, they may not wear them inside.)

PANTS/SHORTS/SKORTS

Pants, shorts, and skorts must be khaki (tan) or navy blue in color from the uniform section with either pleats or a flat front. They must be no shorter than fingertip length. STUDENTS may not wear their pants below their hips and undergarments must never be seen.

Pants that are full-length, capri or cropped must be from the uniform section.

Shorts that are bermuda or cargo style are acceptable as long as they come from the uniform section.

Jumpers, dresses, denim jeans or corduroy material are not acceptable.

FOOTWEAR

Shoes must be worn at all times and fully enclose the foot. ABSOLUTELY NO SANDALS. The heel of a shoe can be no more than one inch in height.

Flip flops, backless shoes, open toe, platforms, high heels and sandals are not permissible.

"Heelys" (shoes or sneakers with wheels or in line skating mechanisms) or rubber slip- on shoes are not allowed on campus.

(note: There are no restrictions on socks, tights, and leggings.  As with the "other" designation, the socks, tights, or leggings must not pose a hazard or distraction to self or others in the learning environment.)

OTHER

Spikes, and/or chains and/or jewelry/accessories that pose a hazard or distraction to self or others are not permitted at Corrales International School. Tattoos must be covered up at all times.