The following standard mode of dress will be required for all students at T. Wingate Andrews High School for the 2007-2008 school year. As you shop for next year’s school clothes please follow the guidelines below. A list of possible vendors is found at the bottom of the page.

SMOD (SHIRTS, ONLY) Dress Code Colors:

The following colors apply to shirts, turtlenecks, oxford shirts, and sweatshirts only:

• WHITE
• RED
• BLUE (Royal/Navy)

SMOD (PANTS ONLY) Dress Code Colors:

The following colors apply to pants, shorts, Capri pants, and skirts only:

• KHAKI
• BLACK
• BLUE

SHIRTS:

Must be tucked in at all times with the exception of sweaters and sweatshirts; small designer emblems acceptable as well as a T. Wingate Andrews High School logo; t-shirts cannot be worn as the primary shirt, t-shirts can only be worn as undergarment (white t-shirts only), and writing or graphics must not show through the top garment.

Polo/Golf Style Shirt with/Collar:

• Short or long sleeved
• Must have 2 to 4 buttons
• Must be within dress code colors (see above); NO DENIM

Turtleneck/Mock Turtleneck Shirt;

• Plain; no buttons
• Must be within dress code colors (see above)

Front-buttoned Solid Oxford Dress Shirt:

• No denim or chambray
• Sleeves must have the wrist buttoned
• Short or long sleeved with a collar
• Must be within dress code colors (see above); NO DENIM
• DICKIE brand shirts are not allowed

Sweater/Sweatshirts:

• Cannot 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
• Official T. Wingate Andrews sweatshirt may be worn
• No hoodies are to be worn in school during school hours
• Must be within dress code colors (see above)

PANTS AND SHORTS:

Must be worn at the waist at all times; no graphics but designer emblems are ok

Pants: Must fit to size (not baggy, sagging, or skin tight)

• Cannot drag on floor
• Cargo pants are not allowed
• DICKIE brand pants are not allowed
• Limited to no more than two front and two rear pockets
• Cannot be tucked into socks
• Form fitting spandex material, nylon, denim, pajama or 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

Shorts or Skorts: Walking style

• Inseam should fall no more than 3 inches above the knee (when standing)
• If worn with socks, the socks must be within the dress code colors
• Limited to no more than two front and two rear pockets
• Form fitting spandex material, nylon, denim, pajama or sweat pants are not allowed
• Must be within the dress code colors (see above); NO DENIM Skirts and Dresses
• Inseam should fall no more than 3 inches above the knee (when standing)
• If worn with socks, the socks must be within the dress code colors
• Limited to no more than two front and two rear pockets
• Form fitting spandex material, nylon, denim, and sweat pants are not allowed
• Splits or slits should be no more than six inches above the inseam
• Splits or slits should ONLY be in the back of the skirt
• Must be within the dress code colors (see above); NO DENIM

BELTS:

• Students must wear a belt if garment/clothing was manufactured with belt loops
• Belts or waist bands must be visible with shirts tucked in except when approved sweaters or sweatshirts are worn
• 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 buckles are not allowed
• Belts must be an appropriate length and not hang below the straddle
• No accessories should be worn on the belt

SHOES/SOCKS:

• No bedroom slippers
• Shoes must be worn at all times
• Socks may be worn, but must be within the dress code colors (see above)

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Ties (optional); must be within dress code colors
• School Pride Apparel may be worn as a shirt on designated days with SMOD bottoms
• Students who fail to wear the approved SMOD will be out-of school suspended for noncompliance.
• SMOD information, the dress code policy and vendor list will be provided for parents before the new school year begins, when a student enrolls, and 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

The following vendor was selected to serve as our school vendor for SMOD clothing items; however, clothing may be purchased at any store provided it meets the T. Wingate Andrews guidelines. Your Choice School Uniform Co. (Owner, Albert Doleman 704.213.6382)

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one that is most adaptable to change.” –Charles Darwin