Dress Code
Rational
In response to an overwhelmingly positive parent survey in the spring of 1993, 1999 and again in December 2003, an equally supportive teacher survey, the School Site Council mandated on Sept. 22, 1994 the mandatory wearing of uniforms by all Jefferson students, beginning July 5, 1995. The Governing Board approved this mandate on October 3, 1994. The reasons were:
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Campus Security
- Strangers are easily identified
- Expensive items will not be an attraction for others
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School Spirit
- Visibly evident in the community
- Helps heighten the morale
- Fosters a sense of belonging and a spirit of identification and pride in the school
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Acceptance for All Students
- Emphasis is on “who you are,” not “what you wear.”
- No one student is “better” because of dress.
- Pride in the group becomes readily apparent. Enthusiasm and efficiency are greater in the individual when the group is uniformly dressed.
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Academic Priority
- More time for teaching, less time spent preaching.
- Reduction in time spent for discipline.
- Business-like atmosphere for learning; stress “books” not looks.
The basic uniform consists of:
Shirts and Blouses
Types: Polos, Oxford, Turtleneck, Dress Shirt
Colors: White, Hunter Green, or Navy Blue
- Must have a collar that turns over
- Must have sleeves (short or long)
- Solid colors only
Pants, Shorts, Skirts, Jumpers, Skorts
Types: Cotton or Polyester Twill
Colors: Navy Blue or Khaki
- Solid colors only
- Shorts must be at least mid-thigh and not extend below the knee
- Skirts can be up to two inches above the knee
- Sweats must be navy blue
- Pants, shorts, and belts may not be more than one size too large or too small
Footwear must always be worn and should provide a firm walking and running surface, good balance, attachments to the foot, and be appropriate for participation in all school activities. Sandals must have a heel strap.
