We’re making a big change this year: SSA (Standard School Attire) will no longer be required. Our goal is to focus more on learning and less on wardrobe stress.
Andrew Jackson and MNPS are committed to providing a safe and secure environment. In addition, a proper learning atmosphere is essential for the education of each student. Student attire must not take away from learning and cannot be distracting or offensive to others. Parents of students who are dressed inappropriately will be contacted and asked to bring appropriate clothing. School leadership reserves the right to change the dress code with proper notice given at any time.
General
- AJS spirit wear is always welcome and encouraged!
- All students must be neatly groomed and follow the dress code every day.
- Notice of any special day dress exceptions will be communicated in advance to students and parents in writing or by call-out.
- Clothes may be any color.
- All undergarments must be hidden from view. Hoods and hats must be off while in the building.
Tops
- Andrew Jackson Spirit Wear is acceptable any day of the week.
- Any color crewneck or collared shirts (no V-necks) must be free of inappropriate logos, slogans, phrases, pictures, graphics or writing.
- Midriff area and back must be covered.
- Shoulders must be completely covered. No spaghetti straps or sleeveless tops.
- Clothes must be free from rips, tears, or holes.
- Opaque clothing material—no see-through material of any kind.
- If a jacket is being worn during the day, we would prefer no hood, or if there is a hood, the hood must always remain down in the building.
Bottoms
- Pants may be any color.
- Clothes must be free from rips, tears, or holes—including jeans.
- All pants must be worn at the waist.
- Leggings may be worn with a shirt that covers the student’s bottom area. May also be worn under dresses, skirts, or shorts.
- Skirts, dresses, or shorts no shorter than the length of your middle fingertip.
- Opaque clothing material—no see-through material of any kind.
Footwear
- Footwear must be worn.
- Laces for shoes must be tied.
- Sneakers are required on days student has physical education and are strongly encouraged every day.
