5301 Uniform Code of Dress
- 5000: Student Policies
(This policy replaces previously approved Board of Education Policy #5133.)
The Board of Education requires all students to attend school in appropriate attire. The Board of Education adopts this policy for the purposes of:
- Promoting a more effective learning environment;
- Improving student conduct and discipline;
- Improving student academic performance;
- Fostering student self-esteem;
- Fostering school unity and pride.
The goal is to implement this policy over a three-year period beginning in September of 2005 with grades K-5, followed by grades 6-8 in September of 2006 and piloted in grades 9-12 in September of 2007. Input will be sought from secondary students and their parents prior to implementation at that level.
The uniform code of dress shall be:
- Dark green or white polo shirt with a collar or turtleneck (long or short sleeve);
- Khaki or navy blue pants (or shorts in warmer weather), khaki or navy blue skirt or jumper;
- Choice of footwear will be either shoes or sneakers;
- Denim shall not be part of the uniform code of dress.
In addition to the colors mentioned above, middle school students will have the option of wearing:
- Burgundy/cranberry polo shirt with collar, turtleneck, or sweater (long or short sleeve);
- Black pants (or shorts in warmer weather), or black skirt or jumper.
In addition to the colors mentioned above, high school students will have the option of wearing:
- Gray polo shirt with collar, turtleneck, or sweater (long or short sleeve).
Schools may designate a limited number of “dress-down days” at their discretion.
Unless a parent or person in parental relation has filled out the appropriate exemption form (see Attachment #1), students shall be required to abide by the uniform code of dress during the school day.
Cross-ref: Policy #5300: Code of Conduct
Approved by the Board of Education: 5/17/05
Editorial revision approved by the Board of Education: 6/15/06
Revision approved by the Board of Education: 12/13/07