Morton East, Morton West, and Morton Freshman Center

1. Students shall wear a white long or short sleeved uniform polo shirt with or without JSM logo. Shirts must be worn tucked in unless they are straight cut and made to drape only to the waist.

2. Plain solid white, maroon, or green uniform sweaters or sweatshirts with the JSM logo are allowed. Plain solid white sweaters or sweatshirts without the JSM logo are allowed. Morton spirit wear sweaters or sweatshirts (available through clubs, athletics and the school bookstore) may also be worn on Spirit Days. Hoods are not allowed. Sweaters or sweatshirts must be worn over the white polo shirt and the collar must be visible.

3. Undergarments, if visible through the polo shirt, must be solid white. White undershirts (t-shirts) may be short or long sleeve.

4. Students shall wear plain khaki flat front or pleated slacks. Cargo pants are not allowed. Pleated pants with large pleats are not allowed. Pants that are too long or too baggy are prohibited. Pants must be fitted properly for safety and worn at the waist. Pants must have only four pockets (two in front; two in rear). Rubber bands (or any type of bands) worn on the pants are not allowed.

5. Khaki shorts (appropriate length) may be worn by boys or girls: flat front, no pleats, no cargo shorts, four pockets (two in front; two in rear).

6. If a belt is worn, a brown or black belt must be looped appropriately. The buckle must be plain and there may be no markings on the belt.

7. Girls may wear khaki skirts that are an appropriate length as deemed by the administration (generally no shorter than mid-thigh). Leggings are not permitted to be worn as pants. Hosiery may not be colored.

8. Hats, caps, sunglasses, sweatbands, scarves, bandanas and hairnets are prohibited inside the building. Only headbands and wristbands allowed as deemed appropriate by administration.

9. Shoes must be white, brown or black and both shoes must be of the same color. Athletic shoes (gym shoes) in white, brown or black may be worn. Flip-flop sandals are not allowed.

10. Shoelaces should be worn appropriately. Shoelaces must be of the same color on each shoe. Tie shoes must have solid laces that are the same color as the majority of the shoe and shoes must be laced in the traditional manner.

11. Socks must be the same color on each foot. Only black, brown, tan or white socks are allowed.

12. Clothing, jewelry, and hair graphics shall not display lewd, vulgar, obscene or plainly offensive language or symbols or pose a safety concern. Jewelry, tattoos, and hair designs affiliated with gang involvement may not be displayed during the school day or at school related functions. No combination of colors affiliated with gangs is permitted.

13. No jackets will be allowed in class or hallways. All jackets must be placed in the student's own locker upon arrival to school and not taken out until departure.

14. Certain exceptions to the dress code may be made by the administration on special occasions (such as a school sponsored dress-up day or a dance).

15. The Administration may modify or revise this policy as the need arises.