REVISED June 18, 2010

Uniform Code

A Class Act

Anderson Community School Corporation

• Pants, trousers, capris, shorts

Colors: Black, navy, or khaki

All pants/trousers/capris/shorts must be standard fit or relaxed fit, flat-front or pleated with standard waists. No cargo pants, slits, cuts, tears, or frays, (including laced sidings), brand names, slogans, or handwritten messages. Must be worn at the waist level. Size and length must be reasonably appropriate for the student’s weight and height. Must be worn as intended by the manufacturer and may not sag below the hips or drag the ground. Pants/trousers/capris/shorts may have a 1 inch by 1 inch label.

• Skirts, skorts, shorts, or jumpers

Colors: Black, navy, khaki

Must be knee length or longer. Must be worn at the waist level. Skirts, skorts, or shorts may have a 1 inch by 1 inch label.

• Tops

Colors: Any solid color (No logos other than the school approved.)

Shirts must be polo or oxford style or turtle or mock turtle neck. Shirts must have a collar (or turtle or mock turtle neck) and may be long or short sleeved. Shirts must be tucked in at all times unless they have a two inch band around the bottom.

• Sweaters/sweatshirts

Colors: Any solid color

Sweaters/sweatshirts may be crew neck, V-neck, or cardigan and must be worn over an approved shirt. Sweaters/sweatshirts must be of a reasonable fit and not hang or bag in such a manner that items may be concealed beneath or within them. (No hoodies allowed.)

• Shoes

Colors: Any solid color (Logo, stitching, sole may be a different color)

Shoes may be dress, casual, or (non-cleated) athletic. Shoes must be worn as intended by the manufacturer.

• Belts (Optional for elementary students only)

Colors: Black, brown, blue, or white

Belts must be worn when garment has belt loops.

• Socks, tights, leggings

Colors: Any solid colors.

EXAMPLES OF RESTRICTED ATTIRE

Only those items listed in the approved list are allowed. The restricted list is in no way meant to be all inclusive. If an item is not on the approved list, it is not allowed.

• No logos other than those mentioned in the Uniform Code.
• No flip flops or beach sandals or slippers
• No denim of any color
• No leggings (unless worn under a skirt or dress), tights, stretch stirrup pants
• No form fitting tops
• No halter tops, camisoles, tank tops, tube tops, halter tops, mesh tops, midriff tops, spaghetti strap tops, sleeveless tops
• No sweat pants, jogging attire, workout attire, beach wear, swimming attire (except as indicated by curriculum in physical education class)
• No pajamas or sleepwear
• No hooded jackets, hooded sweaters, hooded shirts unless worn as outerwear (An item with a hood that is worn as outer wear must be put in the locker upon arrival at school and may not be worn at any time other than arriving to or leaving school.)
• No sunglasses
• No clothing or other item with offensive, lewd, vulgar, obscene or hate language, slogans or pictures
• No buttons, jewelry or other accessories containing lewd, vulgar obscene, hate or offensive messages or pictures or which advocate or advertise the use of drugs or alcohol
• No secret society, fraternity, or sorority symbols or lettering
• No hair rollers, combs, picks, or cosmetology clamps
• No visible undergarments
• No clothing altered by cuts, slits or holes or that in any way exposes the skin
• No hats, caps, head wraps, bandanas, head scarves worn in the building during the school day
• No overall or coveralls
• No cargo pants
• No tight fitting pants or tops
• No extremely loose fitting pants or tops
• No fangs, detachable gold teeth, grills (unless required by a dentist with written documentation on file)
• No studded collars or cuffs
• No long chains
• No exposed midriffs or cleavage
• Anything else the principal or designee deems inappropriate or disruptive to the educational environment will be prohibited.

Exceptions:

• NJROTC students may wear their uniforms on designated days as part of their curriculum
• Students with exceptional physical conditions, diagnosed emotional disorders, and legitimate religious affiliations that require special attire or exception to this code will be provided exemption to the dress code upon official request to and approval by the office of the superintendent.
• School spirit days may be announced by the administration.

Why Adopt a Uniform Code?

Anderson Community School Corporation

It’s about:

• How Students Look
• How Students Act
• How Students Learn
• Respect and discipline
• Image and perception

Neat and well-dressed students contribute greatly to the image that a school presents to the public. Students who recognize their responsibility to this situation will lend their cooperation and support to projecting an acceptable image of themselves, to each other and to the community. The school assumes that parents will accept responsibility for having their students appear in an acceptable manner that will contribute to a desirable school image.

Students and parents share the responsibility for making sure that students dress cleanly and neatly at all times and for making sure that students maintain a healthy and respectful appearance while attending school and school activities. Disciplinary action will be taken by administration when students fail to adhere to the school uniform code. The best advice is: “When in doubt, rule it out.”

The administration reserves the right to determine what is considered inappropriate or disruptive to the educational process.

The administration reserves the right to initiate disciplinary action when in its opinion the student’s dress or appearance is responsible for a disturbance, is leading to disruption, or represents a hazard to health or safety. Repeated violations will be treated as insubordination and the student will be subject to disciplinary consequences.

Questions, call Nancy Farley, Director of Student Services & Programs
ph: (765) 641-2000 X550
email: nfarley@acsc.net

REVISED June 18, 2010