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5301 Uniform Code of Dress

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5301 Uniform Code of Dress

(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:

  1. Promoting a more effective learning environment;
  2. Improving student conduct and discipline;
  3. Improving student academic performance;
  4. Fostering student self-esteem;
  5. 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

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