2009 Dress Code
**Some new guidelines…
In an effort to respond to the request of many families this year (and for a few years before actually) we will pilot this dress code for this new school year. (In the spring of 2010 year, we will assess how this pilot worked.) I am telling you this now so when you do any shopping for school clothes, this may make it easier.
**There are some major changes in the code…please read and shop accordingly.
The way a student dresses reflects values and attitudes. Dress can also affect student behavior. A student’s appearance should be neat, should show respect for school and others, and should not be a distraction to learning. It is the responsibility of parents to insure compliance with the school’s dress code. If a student does not comply with the dress code, your child will call you to bring appropriate clothing; if a parent cannot be reached, the school will provide appropriate clothing for the student.
Guidelines for this policy:
Acceptable wear includes:
- pants/slacks/jeans: khaki, blue, tan, black or cotton /twill, corduroy or cropped pants
- shirts: any color, short-sleeved or long-sleeved t-shirts or polo shirts
- no words, slogans or pictures on the shirts
- St. James shirts with logo will be acceptable wear.
- shorts: khaki, blue, black, tan jean shorts, cargo shorts or cotton/twill shorts
- *no sports shorts or athletic shorts (except for gym)
- skirts and/or dresses: must be near-to-knee length; skorts are acceptable if leggings are worn,
a skirt must be worn as well
**Shorts may be worn during the months of August, September, May and June. Should a change be made by any special circumstance (a heat wave, for instance) you will be informed of a change by a letter from the office or by e-mail.
FYI. We will have blue and white t-shirts available in the fall, with St. James School name and/or logo on the shirts. You will be able to order. Sample sizes will be available for you to see in the Resource Room.
Not acceptable clothing:
- no flip-flops for pre-k – 8th grade Any sandals worn must have a strap on the back.
**This is a safety issue at school…in school, on the playground, or in the park. - clothes that expose underwear and midriff during normal range of motion
- baggy, low cut, frayed, torn or excessively long jeans
- sweat pants, wind suits, athletic shorts, sports shorts, biking shorts, short shorts
- shirts hanging lower than shorts
- no writing on front or back of pants or shorts
- no tank tops, nor dresses with spaghetti straps
**FYI. There will be days each month when other options will be allowed: sports clothes, fancy shirts, dress-up days, favorite shirts, dress-down and other fun days.
