dress code

All clothing must also follow Hillsborough County Public Schools dress code policies, listed here.

Beyond the HCPS dress code policies, Turner/Bartels has a mandatory uniform policy. Our school uniform policy was designed to promote student safety, to improve discipline, and to enhance the learning environment. All students are required to dress in uniform every day. Uniforms must fit properly and be neat, clean and in good repair.

  • Tops - navy, maroon, or gray polo shirts

  • Bottoms - navy, khaki, or black dresses, pants, shorts, skirts, or skorts

  • Bottoms must be secured at the waist and meet district length requirements.

  • No tights, leggings, jeggings, sweatpants or pajama pants

  • No holes, rips, tears, or cut-off shorts allowed

  • No Crocs in elementary school (only middle schoolers are permitted to wear Crocs)

  • No flip flops, open-toed sandals, slip-on shoes, slides and shoes with rollers

  • On Fridays, TBK8 spirit shirts or college shirts are allowed with jeans (without rips, holes, frays, adornments)

  • All Middle School PE – Students will be in PE uniform

  • Hats/hoods on heads are not to be worn while on campus

  • All shoes must be closed-toe and closed-heel

MODIFICATIONS: Modifications to the uniform for religious or health reasons must be requested in writing by a parent through school administration.