MS Student Dress Code |

Dear MS Students and Parents,

Reminder prior to school starting on Tuesday, August 14^th that all students are expected to be in dress code first day of school.

Uniforms will be on sale from August 6-10, 2012 (Mon-Fri) in the ES Gym and August 11, 2012 (Sat) at the ISB Bookstore from 8:30am to 3:00 pm. Alterations services will be available in the ES Gym only August 6-10. Arrangements have been made with a tailor to make ISB uniform bottoms (pants, skirts, shorts) for those students who require special orders. To make a special order, parents and students must go to the ISB approved tailor located near the Nana sky train station at the address below. Each item costs 800 – 1,500 Baht (pay upon order) and will be ready within 10 days. Specific guidelines have been provided to the tailor with respect to acceptable styles and fit.

Roberto Regio Tailor Shop
Shop No. 155/10 Sukumvit Soi 11/1,
Bangkok, 10110

Tel: 02-651-2284 Fax: 02-653-0088
(Mon-Sat 10:00am. – 09:00pm.)
Email: info@robertoregio.com

MS Dress Code

Students are expected to wear the prescribed dress every school day except on designated Alternate Dress Days. Your student ID card is considered part of your school uniform and as such, needs to be with you when at school in uniform. The dress code is in effect during the school day from when you first arrive at school up to 3:30pm, with the exception of sports or with special permission.

Definitions and General Remarks: All articles of clothing (as outlined below) must be purchased at the ISB Bookstore. Uniforms must fit properly, be clean, and properly pressed with no holes, tears, frayed areas, or patches. With prior permission by the MS Administration, wearing the National Dress of the student’s country will be acceptable. These regulations on external clothing, outline what is permitted. They are not an attempt to list all that is not permitted. The rule-of-thumb is this: if it is not listed as permissible, then it is not permitted. The student who attends ISB accepts that the MS Principal or Vice-Principal is the final arbitrator in all cases.

ISB Shirt:

• Must be a white or green ISB shirt purchased from the ISB Bookstore
• Other articles of clothing worn under the shirt must not be visible at the sleeves or waist, or through the uniform
• ISB uniform shirt must be worn under ISB sweaters or jackets
• Team shirts of any kind cannot be substituted for the required school shirt unless prior approval has been given by the MS Principal or Vice-Principal

Shorts/Skorts – boys and girls:

• Must be black or khaki in color and purchased from the ISB Bookstore, or, made by the approved ISB Tailor (please contact the ISB Head Mistress’ Office for name and address of tailor).
• Must fit properly (not excessively baggy or tight)
• Must be fastened at the waist or hips
• Must not be greater than 8cm above the knee as measured from the floor while the student is kneeling
• Wearing PE shorts to regular classes, other than PE class, is not allowed

Skirts – girls:

• Must be black or khaki in color and purchased from the ISB Bookstore, or, made by the approved ISB Tailor (please contact the ISB Head Mistress’ Office for name and address of tailor).
• Must fit properly (not excessively baggy or tight)
• Must be fastened at the waist or hips
• Must not be greater than 8cm above the knee as measured from the floor while the student is kneeling
• May have up to two slits, one on each side, but each not more than 8cm in length

Pants – boys and girls:

Footwear:

• Sneakers, street shoes, or sandals with a back strap must be worn
• Single plug thongs or flip flops are not permitted
• Footwear must be laced where appropriate and must be free of holes, rips or inappropriate markings
• Footwear should not be elevated more than 5cm

Accessories: Permitted accessories include only the following and must be discrete:

• Belt of appropriate width encircling the waist once
• Earrings should not be distracting or present a safety hazard
• Noiseless bracelets, neck chains that are not noisy or distracting, ankle-bracelet, and/or finger rings
• ISB sweater or jacket purchased from the Booster Cart only
• A watch
Not permitted accessories:

• Tongue jewelry and other forms of piercing (with the exception of earrings)
• Hats

PE Uniform:

• The new ISB PE uniform (including PE shorts) is to be worn in PE classes only
• Official ISB PE T-shirt shall be worn with official ISB PE shorts
• ISB P.E. shorts selected should be between mid-thigh and to the knees in length
• Socks are required with running shoes or athletic footwear suitable to the activity
• No jewelry is to be worn without the approval of the P.E. Department
• Recommended students wear a hat in P.E. class every day and bring a water bottle to class unless told otherwise by their P.E. teacher
• Arrival to and from school must be in full school uniform unless you have P.E. class first or last period of the day in which case P.E. uniform may be worn to/from school

Alternate Dress Days: These days are a privilege and not a right. The Student Dress Regulations shall apply throughout the school year except on days designated by the administration as Alternate Dress Days. The administration will allow Alternate Dress Days from time to time in consultation with the Student Council. On Alternate Dress Days, the general rules and guidelines on manner of dress as outlined below will apply:

Manner of Dress: Commonly accepted standards of modesty and neatness will ensure that student dress and appearance is appropriate and non-offensive in a multi-cultural school setting.

• Midriffs, backs and shoulders must be covered
• Clothing should fit properly and be presentable (not ripped, ragged, or cut-off)

Clothing does not promote violence, drugs, alcohol, have profanity, or any sexual innuendo

Shorts/skorts and skirts must not be more than 8cm above the knee as measured from the floor while the student is kneeling

Sincerely,

Tom Burgess
Middle School Principal

Moe Baron-Toaldo
Middle Vice-Principal