School Uniform Guidelines

UNIFORM DRESS CODE POLICY

Cottage faculty and parents strongly support our uniform policy.  Student dress has an impact on school safety and student behavior and is believed to contribute to the general attitude of students toward school.  School uniforms help improve safety as it is easier for staff to identify an outsider who comes on campus.  We want students to focus on learning rather that being distracted by various clothing fads. Clothes do not make our children unique; their personalities and accomplishments do.  Your support and cooperation are appreciated.

Shirts and Blouses*

Color:                      White / or Dark Blue

Style:                      Collared shirts or dress shirts or blouses with sleeves.  No logos or pictures.  Turtle necks and mock turtle necks are acceptable. Plain white or blue t-shirts are not allowed except for Cottage School t-shirts and sweatshirts.

Pants/Shorts/Skirts

Color:                      Khaki, Navy, Black, or blue or denim

Style:                      Fitted at the waist.  Nylons or tights in navy, black or white are acceptable, worn under skirts or shorts.  Overalls are allowed with uniform shirts under them.  Straps and closures must be fastened.

Outerwear

Colors:                   White, Gray, Black, Navy or Blue

Style:                      Cardigan, crew neck, v-neck, or zippered down sweater or sweatshirt - no logos, pictures.

Jackets should reflect the weather.  Jackets should only be worn over approved clothing.

Shoes - Athletic type shoes will be worn at all times.  Flip flops, clogs and sandals are not to be worn.

Hats or straw hats without logos may be worn (outside only) for sun protection. No sweatbands.  Any hat worn to school must be a solid dark blue or white in color.  In cold weather, when outside, knit caps without logos may be worn.

r                  Garments which bare or expose the midriff/tops such as tank tops, mesh tops, tube tops, half shirts, halters, spaghetti strap tops are not permitted.

r                  No sagging allowed.  Pants must “fit” at the waist.  To avoid sagging follow the waistline guideline: Your waist measurement plus one inch.  Pants/shorts must stay at the waist without a belt.

r                  Clothing must be hemmed.  No cut-offs, frayed or fringed clothing; Shorts and skirts must meet the “mid thigh” length guideline.

Any item of clothing, hats, sweatbands, bandanas or other headgear, symbols or devices associated with group intimidation or gang/cult affiliation are not permitted.  No chains, spiked collars, spiked wristbands, skeletons, skulls or crossbones are allowed.

Your support and compliance is appreciated. Please have your child return this form to their teacher.

Parent Signature: ____________________________  Date: ___________________

Student Name: (print) ________________________ Student Signature: ______________   

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