Uniform Dress Code Policy 2012

							                                                     Burgaw Elementary School-
                                                         Uniform Dress Code
                                                             2012- 2013

We have implemented the dress code for the following reasons:

        A dress code encourages students to express their individuality through personality and academic achievements, not outward
         appearances
        A dress code puts the focus on academics, not fashion, because they project a neat, serious, businesslike image
        Schools with dress codes have fewer discipline problems because students aren't distracted
        Dress codes can be less expensive
        Dress codes eliminate the visible differences between children of varying socio-economic status
        Dress codes eliminate pressure to wear brand name clothing
        Dress codes create a sense of school pride and belonging

Pants, Shorts, Jumpers, Dresses, or Skirts
-Colors: Solid tan/khaki, solid navy blue and solid black. NO CORDUROY
-Overalls and coveralls are prohibited
-Shirts, shorts, jumpers, dresses, and skorts cannot be more than 3 inches above the knee
-Approved shirt or top is required as part of the school uniform when wearing a jumper
-Form fitting spandex material, nylon, denim, and sweat pants are prohibited
-Oversized, undersized, sagging, and skin tight garments will not be tolerated; pants and shorts shall not sag at any time.

Shirts/Tops
-Colors: Any solid color that meets the requirements below:
-Shirts must be free of labels and graphics with the possible exception of a school spirit shirt provided or sold by the school.
-Shirts must have a collar. They may be of the polo type with 3 or 4 buttons, but they may not be full-length buttoned shirts.
-Shirts must be short sleeved or long sleeved
-Shirts must be tucked in at all times
-Form fitting spandex, nylon, and denim are prohibited
-Oversized, undersized, and skin tight garments are prohibited
-Blouse type shirts for females may be worn under jumpers only

Coats/Jackets/Hats
-Coats and jackets, and hooded sweatshirts must be of one solid color and are not to be worn inside the school building unless
approved by the teacher and/or principal. Hats are prohibited at all times.

Belts
-A belt must be worn if the garment has belt loops
-No oversized belt buckles

Jewelry
-Earrings must be of the stud variety only.
-All chains/necklaces must be tucked inside shirt if worn

Shoes
-Spike heels, flip flops, and shoes with a thong are prohibited. No open-toe shoes are allowed. Sneakers must be worn on days in
which there is P.E.

Financial Hardships
A uniform closet will be housed at BES, with appropriate sizes and apparel. Upon written request to the principal, BES may assist
compliance by families suffering financial hardships. Assistance will be given to those families.

Discipline and Compliance Measures
If a student does not have the appropriate clothing available, or comes to school with a dress code issue, we will work with the student
and family to resolve the issue. If a student refuses to abide by the dress code, this will be considered a discipline issue, and
consequences will be implemented according to Pender County Schools discipline policy.

We appreciate your cooperation, and attentiveness to this policy. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call or
email the Principal, Mr. Doug Towle:        douglas_towle@pender.k12.nc.us or (910) 259-0249