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Dress Code

Matthew Gilbert Middle School adopted the use of embroidered polo shirts four years ago and we will continue the implementation of uniforms for students in the 2024-2025 school year. Uniforms vary by grade level, so please review the flyer below.  Please also review the following guidelines regarding pants, shorts, skorts, shirts, and shoes.

PantsWalking Shorts/ Skorts/Skirts

  • Solid Khaki or Navy-Blue or Black.

  • No more than one size larger than the waist

  • Worn at the waist.

  • No low-rise, sagging, or ripped pants.

  • NO JEANS, cargo/carpenter pants, leggings, or sweatpants of any kind.

  • Belts must be worn with pants with belt loops.

  • Solid khaki or navy blue uniform pants.

  • No more than one size larger than the waist.

  • Worn at the waist.

  • No shorter than 1” above the knee.

  • No boxers, running shorts, or denim of any kind

Shirt StylesShoes

  • Polo-style solid short or long sleeve shirts in appropriate grade level colors:

    • Shirts should fit appropriately.

    • No logos, designs, or pictures on shirts unless MWG logo.

    • No bare waists, midriffs, bare backs, and/or low necklines permitted.

    • No jackets or vests are to cover the uniform shirt.

  • Athletic shoes, leather shoes, and boots are all acceptable (Closed-in).

  • Shoes with heels are NOT permitted.

  • NO flip flops or sandals of any kind will be permitted.

  • Athletic shoes must be worn for physical education classes.

Please reference the Duval County General Code of Appearance for additional dress code policies. DCPS Code of Appearance