School Uniform

The Board of Education approved a mandatory School Uniform Policy for all kindergarten through grade 8 students beginning September 1996. This decision was strongly supported by a parent survey. Students are expected to wear uniforms daily. Non-uniform days will be announced. Please note that on such days, students are expected to dress according to district standards with no prohibited attire.

Pants/Shorts:

Color: Navy blue or khaki.
Black is not permitted.
Style: Fitted at the waist or elastic waist.
Fabric: Twill, cotton or cotton blend, polyester blend, corduroy; sweat materials are not acceptable; denim material is not acceptable.
Pants must fit at the waist and must not be more than 2 inches larger than waistline.
Must not be low cut, tight fitting or too baggy.
Holes, fringe/shredded not permitted.
Walking shorts must be at least mid-thigh and may not extend below the knee.
Pants or shorts must be hemmed and may be cuffed or un-cuffed.
Baggy leg pants and bicycle shorts are not allowed.
Blue jeans are not permitted.

Jackets/Coats/Sweaters/Cardigans/Sweatshirts (pullover or zipper style):

Color: Navy blue, white or school color.
Note: May only be worn over uniforms; shirts/blouses are not acceptable as outerwear

Jackets/coats worn only outside (not in class) must conform to general Appearance/Dress Standards

Skirts/Skorts/Jumpers:

Color: Navy blue or khaki
Black is not permitted
Style: Fitted at the waist or elastic waist
Fabric: Twill, cotton or cotton blend, polyester blend
Denim material is not permitted
Note: Length must be mid-thigh (bottom of fingertips to mid calf)

Shirts/Blouses:

Color: Navy blue, white or school color (maroon)
Style: Polo, turtleneck, short or long sleeves
Note: All shirts and blouses must have collars and sleeves
T-Shirts are not permitted

Special Comments:

Shoes must follow District Dress Standards
Optional articles of attire will follow the present District Dress Standards
Scout uniforms may be worn on meeting days
Students are expected to wear uniforms daily except for site designated school spirit days.

PROHIBITED ATTIRE

No tank tops, no bike shorts/leggings, no baggy pants, no short shorts/skirts, no mid-calf shorts, and no sweat pants.
Gang-related attire, clothing which depicts tobacco/alcohol products, inappropriate messages/graphics, baggy clothing, tight or low-cut clothing, and no bare-midriff clothing.
Baggy pants definition: waistline "more than 2 inches larger than the natural waist"
Shoes, clothing, hairstyle, jewelry, or make-up which are distracting or unsafe are not permitted.
Open footwear such as thongs, sandals, go-aheads, backless or soft-soled shoes (jellies) are unacceptable.
Be clean and neat, i.e. no big holes in pants.
Colored glasses are not acceptable at school, except in emergency medical situations with written permission.
Caps and hats are not to be worn in the classroom.
Make-up: light use of cosmetics and nail polish in light colors (not red, brown, black, etc.) are permitted in seventh and eighth gra