Why Uniforms?
Our uniform policy was adapted to establish a safe and orderly environment, instill discipline, and eliminate competition and distractions caused by different dress styles among students. It is the desire of the Board and administration that students take pride in neatness, good hygiene, and maintaining a respectable appearance. This dress code encourages students to keep good standards of dress while allowing for comfort, safety, and personal preference. Students will be expected to follow this dress code every day at school. We rely on the common sense of students and their parents’ and/or guardians’ support in helping maintain this dress code.
OFFICIAL UNIFORM FOR ALL GRADES
Polo-style solid short or long sleeve shirts in NAVY as shown below
Cap sleeve and sleeveless polo shirts of any kind are not allowed
Shirt must fit appropriately and cannot be more than one size larger
No logos, designs, or pictures on shirts of any kind other than school logo
No bare waists, midriffs, bare backs, and/or low necklines permitted
Undershirts, if worn, must be solid white
Properly fitting khaki pants, skirt, skort or shorts
No more than one size larger than waist
Shorts cannot be shorter than 3-inch above kneecap
Skirt must extend past the knees
If a skirt is worn, shorts must be worn underneath
No low-rise, bagging, sagging or dragging. All shirts and pants MUST be at waist
No cuffs in the pant legs
No jeans, cargo/carpenter pants, leggings, or sweatpants of any kind
No pants, shirts or shorts that are revealing
No rolled-up pants
Black or dark brown fitted belt (if worn)
Belts must fit properly and not hang down when buckled- No big buckles
No sandals, flip-flops, mules, UGGS, high heels, boots or Crocs
No open-toe shoes or heels
No “Heelies” (shoes with wheels)
All shoes should have backs or secure straps on the heel for safety
Shoelaces must be tied at all times
No extra-long shoelaces due to safety concerns
Shoes must be kept clean at all times
Socks: White, navy, or black (must be worn at all times). No footies
Shoes: Dark-colored lace-up shoes leather shoes or loafers (closed toe, closed heel), athletic shoes
In addition to making sure that the students wear the proper school uniform, the school requires that students follow these additional dress code guidelines.
No facial or body piercings
No clip-on jewelry (earrings, nose rings, etc.)
No large chains
No tattoos (permanent or temporary)
No extreme hairstyles or extreme colored hair
Boys’ hair length must be appropriate for school; cannot pass the neck.
No long side-burns
Sunglasses are not permitted
Wallets with a long chain are not acceptable, due to safety concern
Boys may not wear earrings
Girls may wear stud earrings, no large dangling or hoop earrings
Shirts must be tucked in AT ALL times
No hats, beanies, caps, bandannas, scarves, and other headwear
No pullovers, sweatshirts, hoodies, or jean jackets
Jackets and coats must have a zipper or buttons
All guidelines for dress apply on free dress days, even though school uniforms are not mandatory. Garments must be free of holes, tears, inappropriate wording, logos, messages or advertising. No short, skintight, or bicycle legging dresses and skirts. All dresses must have sleeves. No low cut, midriff, backless blouses. Students may wear jeans, but they cannot be tight or skinny jeans. Also, clothing items must not depict images of violence. Parents will be called to pick up a child if he or she violates the dress code.
IF A STUDENT ARRIVES AT SCHOOL OUT OF UNIFORM, HIS OR HER PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED, AND HE OR SHE WILL BE KEPT OUT OF CLASSES UNTIL APPROPRIATELY DRESSED. THE CLASS TIME MISSED AS A RESULT WILL COUNT AS UNEXCUSED ABSENCES. THIS DRESS CODE IS AN INSTITUTIONAL PRACTICE THAT IS DEEMED REASONABLE AND ENFORCEABLE. THE STAFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE AND RESTRICT CERTAIN STYLES. IF A STUDENT IS DRESSED OR GROOMED INAPPROPRIATELY, PARENTS MAY BE CALLED TO BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES. VIOLATIONS OF THE DRESS CODE WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
