Sweetwater Branch Academy

• Pants or shorts must be either khaki or black in color. All pants and shorts must have belt loops, and a belt must be worn through all the loops and fastened appropriately. Front pockets must be side seam pockets and back pockets must be sewn inside the pant or short - no outside pockets, patch pockets, nor additional pockets are permitted. Pants or shorts may not have rivets or brads, split seams at the bottom of the legs, nor flaps on the pockets. Material may not be suede or corduroy - it must be 100% cotton or a cotton/polyester blend that is wrinkle resistant.
• Pants or shorts must be worn properly at the waist and not sag below the top of the hips. Pants or shorts may not be rolled up or folded up. Shorts must be at least fingertip length and not longer than the top of the knee when standing. Capri style pants are acceptable. Pants or shorts must not fit too snuggly. Students may not wear the top of their pants or shorts below their buttocks.
• Athletic shorts are not permitted. Athletic type shorts, such as those used for biking, are not permitted. Shorts must align with the tip of your middle finger when your arms are at your side and cannot be longer than the top of your knee when standing - no "long shorts" are permitted.

4. Skirts or Skorts:

• Skirts or skorts must be either khaki or plaid #60 in color. All skirts and skorts must not be made of jean, suede or corduroy material. No splits are permitted in the skirt at all. Skirts and skorts must align with the tip of your middle finger when your arms are at your side. Skirts and skorts must not be rolled or folded at the waistband.
• Pants, jeans, pajama bottoms or other apparel must not be worn under the skirt or skort. For modesty purposes, shorts may be worn under the skirts or skorts, however, long pants, jeans, pajama bottoms, or other apparel that shows below the skirt or skort must not be worn at any time.

5. Top Options:

• Dress Shirts and blouses must be oxford cloth in white. Dress shirts and blouses may either be short sleeve or long sleeve and the SWBA school initials on the pocket are optional. All shirts and blouses must be tucked in (able to see the belt/waistband) at all times to the short, pants, skirt, or skort the student is wearing.
• Knit shirts must be a pique or jersey fabric in dark red or navy blue (red and royal blue are optional) and the school logo is required. These knit shirts can be either short sleeve or long sleeve. All knit shirts must be tucked in (able to see the belt/waistband) at all times to the short, pants, skirt, or skort the student is wearing.
• Turtleneck shirts must be either dark red or navy blue (red and royal blue are optional), and the school logo is required. These turtleneck shirts must be tucked in (able to see the belt/waistband) at all times to the short, pants, skirt, or skort the student is wearing. Turtleneck shirts may not be worn under the short sleeve knit shirts.
• Sweatshirts must be either black or navy blue (red and royal blue are optional) and the school logo is required. These sweatshirts are an economical alternative when students need to have additional warmth. When wearing a sweatshirt, the student must still be wearing another SWBA shirt underneath the sweatshirt - the sweatshirt cannot be worn alone. Sweatshirts may not be worn (tied) around the waist.
• Vests & Sweaters must be black, navy blue, or dark red (red and royal blue are optional) and the school logo is required. The vest is a pullover type sweater, and the sweater has a button down the front. Both the vest and sweater require that the student must still be wearing an SWBA shirt underneath - the vest and sweaters cannot be worn alone. Sweaters may not be worn (tied) around the waist.
• Polo Fleece must be black, navy blue, or dark red (red and royal blue are optional, half-zipper or full-zipper and the school logo is required. The fleece requires that the student must still be wearing an SWBA shirt underneath - the fleece cannot be worn alone. Fleeces may not be worn (tied) around the waist.
• Jackets must be black, navy blue, or dark red (red and royal blue are optional) fleece-lined windbreakers - the school logo is required. These jackets may be worn to school, but they are not permitted to be worn in the school building - once in the building the jacket must be taken off and placed in their locker.

6. Accessories:

• Belts must be leather, braided leather, or fabric in the solid colors of black or khaki. Grommets, brads, or excessive ornamentation on the belt is not permitted. Belts are required to be worn properly with all pants or shorts - this means that the belt must go through all the belt loops on the pants, be properly fastened or buckled, and the "end" of the belt must not be allowed to hang down (it must also go through the loops if there is excess). The belt must also be tightened enough to prohibit the student's pants or shorts from sagging below the hips.
• Socks, stockings, tights or hose may only be in school solid school colors or black and white. Clear or skin-colored hose are also acceptable. Fishnet or other patterned stockings or hose are not permitted. Stockings, tights, or hose must cover the full length of the student's legs and feet - leg warmers are not permitted.

7. Miscellaneous Guidelines:

• Clothing should be neat and clean.
• Clothing may not be worn inside out or backwards.
• Undergarments must not be exposed.
• Hair, face, and body paint are inappropriate for school and not permitted.
• P.E. uniforms are not permitted in the school building, except in P.E. classes.
• Cosmetics and/or make-up should be age appropriate, appropriate for school, and not attract undue attention.
• Clothing with rips, tears, holes or frayed edges is considered inappropriate for school.
• Jewelry and accessories should be appropriate for school and not attract undue attention or pose a safety risk.
• Extreme hairstyles are not permitted (examples: Mohawk cuts, hair coloring other than standard frosting or natural highlighting) and should not attract undue attention.
• Hats, caps, curlers, headscarves, bandanas, doo-rags, pics, combs, sweatbands, chains, sunglasses, tennis skirts, gloves, arm warmers and coats are not to be worn during school hours. Headwraps for religious or cultural purposes may be permitted if approved in advance.
• Clothing that is excessively revealing, such as short mini-skirts, short-shorts, tank tops, loosely fitting, low-cut blouses or halter tops, mesh shirts, or shirts exposing the midriff are not to be worn to school. Sleeveless shirts are not allowed. (Mainly applies to non-uniform days at school)
• All t-shirts must be in good taste (no suggestive wording or illustrations or advertisements for items which are illegal for middle school students - i.e., alcohol and tobacco products, etc.). (Mainly applies to non-uniform days at school)
• "Henleys" or long sleeve shirts are not permitted to be worn under the school uniform at any time. If the student needs the extra warmth, long-sleeve uniform shirts are available - wearing a short sleeve uniform shirt with a long sleeve item of clothing underneath is not acceptable.
• All outside coats and jackets or hooded apparel may not be worn inside the school building - this includes uniform jackets and/or windbreakers. All outside coats and jackets or hooded apparel must be put in the student's locker immediately upon entering the school building. The SWBA uniform includes an optional sweatshirt or zippered fleece for those students who need to have additional layers to remain warm.