BROWN UPPER

STUDENT DRESS CODE

Each school which desires to have mandatory school uniforms shall submit its request to the School Board for approval.  The School Board, if it approves the request, shall require all students in the school to wear the appropriate designated school uniforms to school.  Casual dress days for students may be held occasionally as designated by the principal.

Brown Upper Elementary School has a student uniform policy that gives the school a positive and distinctive identity and reflects the values of the school and community. All students are required to wear uniforms each day except for those days designated as "non-uniform" at the discretion of the school administration.

All students attending Brown Upper Elementary  must adhere to the school uniform policy.  Brand name logos or labels must not be displayed on any item of clothing, including belts and socks.  Only approved school logos are permitted.

 Mandatory Uniform Dress Code *Guidelines for Students 2020-2021

This applies whether students are virtual or brick & mortar

For the 2020-2021 school year, third (3rd) grade students will wear gray polo shirts, fourth (4th) grade students will wear black polo shirts, and fifth (5th) grade students will wear green shirts.

Shirts: Each grade has a designated shirt color to wear. Third grade students will wear gray. Fourth grade students will wear black. Fifth grade students will wear green. Grade color T-shirts will be available to purchase through the school. A designated spirit shirt will be available for purchase to wear on spirit days.

1. Shirts must be tucked in at all times, so that the belt is visible – no exceptions.

2. Shirts are to be uniform style. They should have no visible labels, monograms, lettering,

       or logos.

3. Shirts must be solid in color, no stripes or patterns around the collar, sleeves, or cuffs.

4. Approved color undershirts may be worn. These colors include white, gray, black, or green.

Pants/Walking Shorts: Black or Khaki

1. All pants, shorts, or capris are to be a relaxed fit uniform style– straight-legged and hemmed or cuffed at the bottom. Skinny legged uniform pants are not allowed. Style may be flat panel or pleated. All pants and shorts must have belt loops and zippers.

2. Pants and shorts should be made of cotton, cotton/polyester, or twill blends. No stretch fabric, spandex, nylon, sweat pants or jeggings.

3. Pants and shorts may only have front pockets and two back pockets. Pants with pockets extending below the hip are not allowed. Painter or Cargo style pants are not permitted. Tight stretch fabric pants are not allowed.

4. Pants and shorts should not exceed actual waist measurement by more than two inches. Shorts should be within three inches of the crease at the back of the knee throughout the year.

5. A belt is required at all times. Note: Belt buckles should be no more than 2” x 2” in size with no offending emblem.

6. Pants and shorts must fit so that they cannot be pulled down over hips.

Skirts/Skorts/Shorts/Jumpers: Black or Khaki.

1. All skirts, skorts, shorts, and jumpers are to be a relaxed fit uniform style.

2. Skirts, skorts, shorts, and jumpers should be made of cotton, cotton/polyester, or twill blends. No stretch fabric, spandex, or nylon.

3. Skirts, skorts, shorts, and jumpers should be within three inches of the crease at the back of the knee throughout the school year.

Sweaters/Cardigans/Coats/Jackets: *Solid colored lightweight zip-up jackets may be worn on top of uniform shirts. Jackets must remain unzipped if worn inside of campus buildings.  PULLOVERS WITH HOODS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANY TIME.

Shoes and Socks:

1. Shoes must fully enclose the foot. Backless shoes, sandals, house, and sport slippers are not allowed.

2. Shoes may be loafers or athletic shoes, as long as they meet the above requirements.

3. All shoes worn should be matching pairs.

Caps/Hats:

In extremely cold weather, knit skull caps or coat hoods will be allowed outside on the grounds. They must not be worn in any building. *NO baseball caps, do-rags, bandanas, or any other unacceptable head wear will be allowed at any time.

School Spirit Day:  Fridays MAY BE designated as “Spirit Day”. Students may wear the purple BUES spirit shirt, a purple NWHS spirit shirt, or an approved school club t-shirts can be worn with uniform bottoms or approved jeans. JEANS MUST BE BLUE OR BLACK SOLID JEANS. They cannot have holes, rip, fraying, designs, acid washed, or distressed. Designated days will be listed on the monthly calendars sent home at the beginning of each month.

Parents are expected to play an active role in controlling their child’s dress according to the policy.

NOTE OF INTEREST: IF ANYTHING COMES UP DURING THE YEAR THAT HAS NOT BEEN ANTICIPATED AND/OR COVERED IN THIS HANDBOOK, ADMINISTRATION WILL MAKE A DETERMINATION AND NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN. This will only happen if a particular problem comes up that has not been foreseen.

Field Trip Attire:

When attending a field trip, students must wear the designated uniform attire. Field trip attire includes grade color specific uniform shirts with uniform bottoms or school approved jeans. Remember jeans must be blue or black denim with no rips, holes, frays, designs, acid wash, or distressed appearance.

General Appearance/Grooming:

1. Clothing must be neat, clean and properly fitted.  Slacks, shorts and skirts are to be worn at the waistline. 
2. On occasions when uniforms are not required, clothing may not display slogans or designs that are demeaning of character or promote the use of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, sex, etc.  Dress that may be perceived as gang related is strictly prohibited.
3. Clothing may not be form-fitting or too tight.
4. Females may not wear garments cut low at the neckline or having armholes that reveal undergarments.  Tank tops, strapless tops, and tops with spaghetti straps are prohibited.
5. Hair rollers, pajama pants, and house shoes are prohibited.
6. Grooming tools, (brushes, combs, picks, etc.) are to be left at home during the school day.
7. Proper undergarments must be worn.
8. No AFROs LONGER THAN 1 ½ INCHES.
9. No HAIR OF UNNATURAL COLOR, EX. GREEN, BLUE, PURPLE, PINK ETC.
10. No body piercing or grills will be allowed.
11. No visible tattoos will be allowed.
12. Boys may not wear earrings in ears or on clothing.
13. Oversized jewelry with widths larger than 1½ ” should not be worn.
14. No chains or spiked necklaces should be worn. Absolutely no wallet/pocket chains/straps are permitted. They can pose a safety hazard or distraction.
15. No athletic sweatbands will be worn on wrists, head, or neck except when allowed during P.E. or other athletic activity. Bandanas are not allowed.
16. All garments must be properly hemmed.

Students will be checked each morning upon arrival onto the campus.  Students failing to comply with dress code rules will be sent to the office to call home.  Repeated failure to comply with the dress code may result in further disciplinary actions.

Masks are mandatory!

All students must wear SOLID COLOR face masks. The face masks can have initials monogram or school logo no bigger than 1 to 1 ½ inch. Gaiter style face masks (masks with the strings completely around the head or neck area)  are not allowed.

School masks may be available for purchase at a later date.

This applies whether students are virtual or brick & mortar